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
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  • 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

We have been committed to helping people who need help for almost 80 years. We respond to people's abilities, needs and wishes and thus help young and old to help themselves. Get involved - as a volunteer!
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Friedrichsfelde, Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Write message
Friedrichsfelde, Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Write message