Former Post employee seeks conversation partner - Engagement with Ms. St.

For Mrs. St., an 80-year-old resident of our residential community "Am Sportforum", we are looking for a volunteer to provide a visiting service in her room. Mrs. St. would like entertainment and company, especially in the mornings between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.. She enjoys light games such as picture puzzles or card games with pictures and likes to share stories from her past life, especially from her time at the post office. Talking about her work at the post office and the challenges that came with it is particularly interesting for Ms. St.

Your involvement can make a great contribution to Mrs. St.'s well-being and quality of life by providing her with regular entertainment and companionship.
We thank you in advance for your valuable support!

Your Tasks

• Regular visits to Mrs. St. in the mornings between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
• Provide entertainment and companionship, including light games such as picture puzzles or card games with pictures
• Actively listening and encouraging Mrs. St. to talk about her past life and her experiences working at the post office

What's needed

• Preferably a female person is sought
• Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with older people
• Interest in light games and a willingness to get involved in them
• Patience and interest in Mrs. St.'s stories and experiences
• Ability to adapt to Mrs. St.'s needs and preferences and to create a pleasant atmosphere for conversation
• Reliability and a willingness to commit regularly

Time required

2h/week
Regular visits to Mrs. St. in the mornings between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
The exact time of the visit can be arranged individually with Mrs. St. in order to meet her needs

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.