Accompany a resident of a shared flat into the countryside
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
- Seniors
- Hospice Work
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
Mrs. D. has led an active life. She lives in a shared flat for people with dementia run by the Unionhilfswerk. She enjoys the garden, short trips to the countryside or out for ice cream.
Are you interested in getting in touch with older people?
Can you imagine going for a walk with Mrs. D. from time to time, talking, having an ice cream?
Can you imagine going for a walk with Mrs. D. from time to time, talking, having an ice cream?
Then please get in touch!
The senior citizens' residential community is located directly at the Volkspark Wittenau, the Göschenpark, in the Göschenstraße. The Wittenau S-Bahn station is 200m away on foot. The shared apartment has its own garden and a large terrace.
The senior citizens' residential community is located directly at the Volkspark Wittenau, the Göschenpark, in the Göschenstraße. The Wittenau S-Bahn station is 200m away on foot. The shared apartment has its own garden and a large terrace.
Your Tasks
You will talk to Mrs. D., accompany her on walks together, go out for ice cream or do other fun activities.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
You should enjoy working with older people or people with mental disabilities, have empathy, be reliable and be interested in a long-term commitment.
Other desirable skills:
- Commitment and prudence
- Good communication skills
Volunteering enables older people to participate in society and creates important encounters.
Time required
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.