Leisure companion for a person with mental impairment

Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk

Wedding, Mitte, Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per week
Direct contact
  • Disabled People
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Sports & Leisure Activities

About the volunteering opportunity

We are looking for a leisure companion for a client in a residential community for people with intellectual disabilities.

Your Tasks

Accompanying them in leisure activities, taking them on walks in the immediate vicinity, visiting cafés, keeping them busy with the existing aquarium, talking to them about football.

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.

Patience, empathy, good listening skills, interest in football (especially Hertha BSC), interest in aquaristics

2G+ / extended certificate of good conduct (can be requested from us)

Time required

Regularly
Approx. 2 hours per week.
On weekdays, during the day

Desirable would be Tuesdays or Thursdays from 16.00 clock

Important notice

Client needs a rollator, so the leisure companion should be confident in using it

Where?

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.

More about the organisation
Wedding, Mitte, Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per week
Direct contact
Wedding, Mitte, Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per week
Direct contact