Visit a gentleman - leisure time support for people with mental disabilities
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10997 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per month
Direct contact
- Disabled People
- Arts, Music & Culture
- Mentoring, Sponsoring & Career Coaching
- Sports & Leisure Activities
About the volunteering opportunity
Our shared flat in Kreuzberg is looking for a committed leisure partner for a 41-year-old, creative and musical gentleman. He would like company and support with various activities on his days off, especially on Thursdays and weekends. He enjoys musicals at the Friedrichsstadtpalast, photo shoots, writing lyrics, his affinity for hip hop, going to the swimming pool, painting, spraying graffiti, cycling and baking.
He is a versatile person who likes to try out new things and share his passions with others. Your company could help him to further deepen his interests and increase his well-being.
Thank you in advance for your valuable commitment!
Your Tasks
- Selective meetings on the specified days (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday), e.g. once a month.
- Participation in activities (musicals, photo shoots, text-writing activities, hip-hop activities, swimming pool visits, painting, graffiti spraying, cycling and baking sessions).
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Sensitivity and empathy in dealing with people with disabilities.
- Communication skills and the ability to have an open conversation.
- Willingness to meet regularly.
- A respectful and open appearance.
- Be aware that epileptic seizures may occur in rare cases.
Time required
Regularly
Approx. 2 hours per month.
On weekdays, on weekends
Thursday from 10 am
Saturday and Sunday
Important notice
You will be trained on site by our colleagues to ensure that you are familiar with the needs and special features.
It is helpful, but not a prerequisite, to have a first aider or first aid course
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.
Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10997 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per month
Direct contact
Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10997 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per month
Direct contact