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visitation of lonely elderly people in Hamburg

Freunde alter Menschen e. V.

Hamburg, Hamburg
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
  • Seniors
  • Mentoring, Sponsoring & Career Coaching
  • Sports & Leisure Activities

About the volunteering opportunity

For many elderly people, loneliness and isolation is unfortunately a reality. When relatives have no time or live far away, when friends have already passed away and their own mobility is perhaps restricted, many old people lead an isolated life among us. By arranging visiting partnerships, the association wants to give old people hope and courage to live - and enable younger people to get in touch with the older generation.

Your Tasks

In such a partnership, volunteers visit an elderly person at least once a month, usually in his or her home - just to talk, laugh, play games around or eat cake. More active "old friends" also have the opportunity to go for a walk or make small excursions.

We offer:

  • Flexible time scheduling
  • Involvement close to home
  • Qualification and further training
  • International integration
  • Insurance cover

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
  • Clearance certificate
  • Time for a monthly visit (regular and long-term - at least 1 year)

 

Time required

Regularly
Discussed individually

Important notice

It is a responsible commitment!

Where?

Freunde alter Menschen e. V.

We are part of an international volunteer organisation called "les petits frères des Pauvres", founded in France and dedicated to helping elderly people who are affected or threatened by loneliness and isolation. Our organisation has been active in Europe since 1946 and is now also active in North America. It also has consultative status with the United Nations (UN).

More about the organisation
Hamburg, Hamburg
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Hamburg, Hamburg
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually