Visiting service for older women in the Märkisches Viertel shared flat

Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk

Bezirk Reinickendorf, 13439 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
  • Seniors
  • Arts, Music & Culture
  • Sports & Leisure Activities

About the volunteering opportunity

In the Märkisches Viertel residential community, we offer one (or three) visiting service(s) for three elderly ladies who long for company and enjoy getting out into the fresh air. We are looking for volunteer caregivers who can respond to the individual needs of the residents. Due to their mobility restrictions, they are unable to walk long distances, but would like to sit on a bench in the garden, play memory training/quizzes and enjoy a change of scenery.

Your Tasks

  • Regular visits to the ladies, if necessary visiting service for a single lady
  • Responding sensitively to the residents' stories and memories
  • If necessary, go for walks in the surrounding area to get some fresh air
  • Willingness to adapt flexibly to the individual needs of the ladies

What's needed

For this volunteering opportunity, intermediate German skills are required.

  • Preferably female
    Empathy and patience in dealing with older people, especially those with dementia
  • Willingness to adapt to the individual needs and abilities of senior citizens and provide them with appropriate support
  • Reliability and punctuality

Time required

Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day

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.

More about the organisation
Bezirk Reinickendorf, 13439 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Bezirk Reinickendorf, 13439 Berlin, Berlin
Medium German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually