Accompany an 86-year-old senior citizen | Mobility assistance for older people in Lichtenberg

Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk

Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
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  • Disabled People
  • Seniors
  • Health Promotion
  • Sports & Leisure Activities

About the volunteering opportunity

We are looking for companions for a lonely senior citizen, 86 years old, to accompany her on walks in the neighborhood, Berlin explorations and on the rollator and to have conversations. She is particularly interested in art and culture.

The support is especially needed in Lichtenberg/Friedrichsfelde.

Your Tasks

Accompaniment of an elderly person with impaired mobility, accompaniment on a rollator or wheelchair push service, walks, visits to the doctor, shopping

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
You should enjoy working with older people or people with mental disabilities and have empathy, be reliable, have at least 4-6 months' time and possibly experience in handling a wheelchair. But above all, qualities such as patience, reliability and a genuine interest in the people in our facilities are important to us.

No health restrictions, participation in wheelchair training (3 - 4 h), dates as required

Please note: extended certificate of good conduct is required (can be requested from us)

Time required

Regularly
Discussed individually
Flexible and by arrangement, weekdays approx. 1 hour

Important notice

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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Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Write message
Bezirk Lichtenberg, Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Write message