Leisure companion for a person with mental impairment
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
- 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
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
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.
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