Visitation of lonely elderly people in Berlin

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 their home - just to talk, laugh, play pinochle or eat cake. With more active 'Alten Freunden' (Old Friends) there is also the opportunity to go for walks or short outings.

We offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Commitment close to home
• Qualification and further training
• International involvement
• Insurance coverage

Our areas include the districts of Reinickendorf, Pankow, Mitte, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Lichtenberg, Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Neukölln, Tempelhof and Schöneberg. In exceptional cases, we also accept applications from other districts if 'Alte Freunde' (Old Friends) live there.

What's needed

• Certificate of good conduct
• Time for a monthly visit (regular and long-term - at least 1 year)

Time required

Important notice

It is a responsible commitment

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).