Volunteers needed for supervision at the PAPILLONS (ongoing theater club, rehearsals and performances)
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
- Seniors
- Arts, Music & Culture
- Design
- Organisation & Administration
About the volunteering opportunity
Supporting the elderly actors, some of whom suffer from dementia, in the PAPILLONS theater ensemble for the ongoing Theater-AG and for the 2025 musical theater production (with 11 actors from the "Am Kreuzberg" nursing home, nine children, six professional artists and volunteers)
Your Tasks
- Accompanying the elderly actors, some of whom suffer from dementia, from their room to the theater hall (on the ground floor = "F2 Theater im Pflegewohnheim")
- Coordination with the other volunteers
- Assistance in the costume wardrobe during final rehearsals and performances
- Presence at Theater AG, rehearsals and performances
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Professional experience in the care of the elderly
- Desire to participate in the creation of a theater production and to work in the costume wardrobe
- Desire for teamwork
- Ability to act responsibly
- Loyalty
Time required
Tuesdays 06-08 pm
Beginning of April - mid-July 2025
1. WE: april 5/6
2. WE: May 24/25
3. WE: June 21/22
intensive rehearsals: 30.6.-2.7. (times by arrangement)
Beginning of April - mid-July 2025
1. WE: april 5/6
2. WE: May 24/25
3. WE: June 21/22
intensive rehearsals: 30.6.-2.7. (times by arrangement)
Important notice
Expense allowance: €25/month, period 4/25-7/25
Where?
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Since 1946, the UNIONHILFSWERK has been providing social aid out of Christian responsibility. To this day, we remain committed to those who depend on care and support. Our commitment is shaped by our mission statement "to create an individual quality of life" in order to help people to help themselves. Originating from 70 years of civic involvement, voluntary involvement continues to be a fundamental pillar of our commitment to others. As an alliance of the corporate foundation, association, six non-profit organisations and support foundation, UNIONHILFSWERK offers a wide range of possible applications and a commitment-friendly framework.