Russian-speaking volunteers wanted for regular visits and activities

For Mrs. Sch., an 80-year-old resident with mild dementia in our "Am Sportforum" residential community, we are looking for a volunteer, ideally a woman who can visit once a week. Mrs. Sch. is mobile and still goes to the doctor alone, for example, but needs regular social interaction and variety in her everyday life. She spends a lot of time alone in her room, watching television and has little contact with the other residents who no longer speak. As a former teacher of Russian and German, Ms. Sch. has a passion for languages and is particularly interested in Russian. If the volunteer also speaks Russian, this could be an exciting topic of conversation. Ms. Sch. has also worked in a college for young officers in the army and is interested in new experiences and activities.

Your involvement can make a big difference in Ms. Sch.'s life and provide her with a welcome change of pace and social interaction.

We thank you in advance for your valuable support!

Your Tasks

• Regular visits to Mrs. Sch., ideally once a week
• Have empathetic conversations and give Mrs. Sch. the opportunity to talk to others
• Plan and carry out joint activities, such as walks in nearby parks, visits to cafés or excursions to new parts of Berlin
• Find interesting topics of conversation, especially in the areas of languages, literature and the military, to entertain Ms. Sch

What's needed

• Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with older people
• Interest in cultural activities and a willingness to try new experiences
• If possible, knowledge of Russian to talk to Ms. Sch. about her passion for languages
• Patience and understanding of Ms. Sch.'s individual needs and the ability to adapt to her situation
• Reliability and willingness to commit regularly

Time required

Once a week for a visit to Mrs. Sch.In the afternoon for one to two hours, for example between 2 and 5 pm.
The exact visiting times can be arranged individually to suit the volunteer's schedule

Important notice

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.