Visit a gentleman - leisure time support for people with mental disabilities
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
- 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 56-year-old, fun-loving gentleman. He would like company and support with various activities on the following days: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He is enthusiastic about excursions, shopping, going to the pub, watching soccer, playing pool, boat trips, going to variety shows, table dancing, PC introductions, going to the movies, wellness, relaxation exercises and joint cooking sessions for healthy eating.
Despite life's challenges, he is mobile and looks forward to varied activities that reflect his interest in entertainment, exercise and relaxation.
Thank you in advance for your valuable commitment!
Your Tasks
- Regular meetings on the specified days (Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
- Participation in activities (excursions, shopping, pub visits, watching soccer, pool games, boat trips, variety show visits, table dancing, PC introductions, cinema accompaniment, wellness activities, relaxation exercises and joint cooking sessions for healthy eating).
What's needed
- 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
Monday, 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.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.
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