Aquarist wanted - Take care of the aquarium in a palliative care unit and provide colorful variety
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Mitte, 10787 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
- Hands-on Activities
- Hospice Work
About the volunteering opportunity
In the Hospice Service West (Tempelhof-Schöneberg-Wilmersdorf), voluntary life and death companions help people and their relatives to spend the remaining time of their lives with as much dignity as possible. This commitment also takes place in the palliative care units of the hospitals in the area.
In the Franziskus Hospital, a large seawater aquarium offers dying people, their loved ones, as well as full-time and voluntary staff, distance and a colourful change from everyday life on the ward. We are looking for 1 -2 experienced volunteers to look after and maintain the aquarium.
Your Tasks
- Feeding the fish and regularly checking and stocking the automatic feeder
- Monitoring of the water parameters
- Cleaning and maintenance of the aquarium
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Reliability and the willingness to commit for a longer period of time
- Experience in the care of marine aquariums or the willingness to acquire the necessary knowledge
- Fun in working with animals and people
- Patience
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
You should plan 2-3 hours per week for maintenance and feeding, as well as more time for cleaning the aquarium at regular intervals.
Important notice
The assignments are carried out in coordination with the management of the palliative care unit at Franziskus Hospital.
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.
Mitte, 10787 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Mitte, 10787 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually