Looking for a companion for a senior citizen interested in art and culture!
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Friedrichsfelde, Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
- Seniors
- Arts, Music & Culture
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
An 86-year-old senior citizen from Berlin is looking for company to explore the city. She lives alone, uses a walking frame and is very interested in art and culture. Support her in rediscovering Berlin and enrich her everyday life with inspiring experiences.
Your Tasks
- Accompany senior citizens on walks through Berlin or to museums and cultural events
- Have interesting conversations
- Give the woman a zest for life
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, intermediate German skills are required.
- Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with older people
- Patience and interest in the senior's stories and experiences
- Ability to adapt to her needs and preferences and create a pleasant atmosphere for conversation
- Reliability and a willingness to commit regularly
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, during the day
Location
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.
Friedrichsfelde, Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Friedrichsfelde, Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually