Accompaniment for Mr. L. in the Boxhagener Kiez shared flat: volunteers wanted!
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
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About the volunteering opportunity
For Mr. L., a 74-year-old resident of our shared apartment "WG Boxhagener Kiez", we are looking for a male volunteer to provide one-to-one care. Mr. L. has not yet accepted his dementia and is often confused as to why he no longer lives at home. Although he still goes out on his own and is active, he feels out of place and not well integrated in the shared flat. Despite his sarcastic nature, he is easy to talk to. He likes to watch sports broadcasts as he used to be a boxer.
Your commitment can help Mr. L. to feel more comfortable in the shared flat by giving him company and attention and accompanying him to various events.
Thank you in advance for your valuable support!
Your Tasks
- Regular visits and individual support for Mr. L. in the Boxhagener Kiez shared flat
- Keeping Mr. L company and having conversations that distract him and make him happy
- Accompanying Mr. L to events and activities outside the shared flat that might interest him
- Willingness to deal with Mr. L.'s nature and support him
What's needed
- Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with older people, especially those with dementia
- Willingness to respond to Mr. L.'s needs and interests and to support him
- Interest in sports broadcasts
- Reliability and a willingness to get involved on a regular basis
Time required
2 hours per week, by arrangement with Mr. L.
Important notice
Possibilities for engagement in the shared flat:- 10:00-12:00 a.m.
- Lunch 12:30-03:00 p.m. (not everyone sleeps)
- 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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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