Confidants for people with dementia
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per month
Direct contact
- Seniors
- Equal Opportunities
- Health Promotion
About the volunteering opportunity
Do you want people with dementia to be able to participate in society? Do you want to stand up for the interests and needs of people with dementia? Do you have time to visit and listen to a residential community once a week or every two weeks? Then you've come to the right place:
We are looking for 6 volunteers for 6 shared flats (WG) for people with dementia. Your task is to be a person of trust for the people in each shared flat and their relatives and loved ones:
We are looking for 6 volunteers for 6 shared flats (WG) for people with dementia. Your task is to be a person of trust for the people in each shared flat and their relatives and loved ones:
- To talk to the people in the shared flats about their questions, problems, suggestions and ideas
- Advocate for the interests and needs of people with dementia.
In this way, you help to ensure that people with dementia can participate in society and that participation is guaranteed and promoted [Social space integration in the Housing Participation Act - (WTG) 2021 - Berlin.de (§16 WTG)].
Unionhilfswerk's shared flats are located in the districts of Reinickendorf (Göschenstr. and Märkisches Viertel), Friedrichshain (Colbestr.), Mitte (at Spittelmarkt), Lichtenberg-Hohenschönhausen (at Sportforum Konrad-Wolf-Str.) and Treptow-Köpenick (two in the Am Plänterwald care home). Between 8 and 12 people with dementia live in a shared flat.
Your Tasks
- Interest in older people and their needs for quality of life
- Ability to listen and interest in biographies
- Addressing the interests and problems of people with dementia with care staff and following up if necessary
- Appreciative interaction and cooperation with the people in the shared apartments
- Time to visit the shared flat in person, if possible every two weeks or once a month, or by appointment
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
* Being able to listen
* be able to empathize
* Recognize and represent the interests and needs of people with dementia
* possibly previous knowledge of the clinical picture of dementia, but not a prerequisite: We offer training courses on an ongoing basis. Dates under Dates for volunteer management - Unionhilfswerk.
There is more information on trusted persons and other training courses here: Welcome - Trust Center Berlin
* be able to empathize
* Recognize and represent the interests and needs of people with dementia
* possibly previous knowledge of the clinical picture of dementia, but not a prerequisite: We offer training courses on an ongoing basis. Dates under Dates for volunteer management - Unionhilfswerk.
There is more information on trusted persons and other training courses here: Welcome - Trust Center Berlin
Time required
Regularly
Approx. 2 hours per month.
1x / week 1-2 h each or every two weeks
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.
Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per month
Direct contact
Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per month
Direct contact