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 week
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 65-year-old, versatile and culturally interested gentleman. He would like company and support with various activities on the following days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He is enthusiastic about playing boules, visiting museums, going to the theater, concerts, using a computer, cycling, yoga and going to flea markets.
Despite life's challenges, he is mobile and looks forward to varied activities that reflect his interest in culture and exercise.
Thank you in advance for your valuable commitment!
Your Tasks
- Regular or occasional meetings on the specified days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
- Participation in activities (boules, museum visits, theater performances, concerts, computer use, cycling, yoga and visits to flea markets).
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 week.
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Important notice
You will be trained on site by our colleagues to ensure that you are familiar with the needs and special features.
Possession of a first aider or first aid course is helpful, but not a prerequisite
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 week
Direct contact
Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10997 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 2 h per week
Direct contact