Bringing the garden to the bedside of the very elderly
Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln
- Seniors
- Climate & Nature Protection
- Hands-on Activities
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
In an inpatient day care facility, the garden therapist seeks on-site support to bring the garden to the bedside of very elderly, bedridden people.
Your Tasks
But also to plant, design and maintain the garden, the raised bed or the balconies in the facility together with the seniors.
What's needed
Specific requirements
- Age: (min.) 18 years
- Certificate of good conduct: not necessary
- Empathy
- Enjoy working with plants and flowers
Benefits
- Instruction by professionals
- Further training/qualification offers
- Liability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Support in setting up new activities
Time required
Where?
Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln
The Office for Civic Commitment of the AWO Cologne is a consulting service. People who are willing to volunteer will receive advice and will be placed in organisations that work with volunteers. Further priority will be given to LESEMENTOR Cologne, young volunteers, further education and voluntary refugee work.
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