Nature-loving companion for Mrs. G. wanted

For our "Am Lakegrund" shared apartment for people with dementia, we are looking for a nature-loving volunteer to accompany our 77-year-old resident Mrs. G., a former sales clerk, with a zest for life.

She likes to talk about her encounters at KaDeWe, where she worked in the children's department. She lived in West Berlin and likes to talk about what it was like to live in West Berlin.

Ms. G. loves going for walks in the garden and in the Plänterwald forest and is happy to be accompanied. "I can do it on my own, but it's more fun in pairs," says the 77-year-old resident with mild dementia. Before she moved into the shared apartment, she had her own garden at the house, which she looked after. Her love of nature has not changed in old age and she enjoys being accompanied on trips and being able to chat with others.

Your Tasks

• Accompany her on walks in the garden and in the Plänterwald.
• It's about an hour for the walk. Mrs. G. walks without a rollator and without a stick, but of course at a slower pace.

What's needed

• Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with older people
• Patience and interest in Mrs. G.'s stories and experiences
• Ability to adapt to Mrs. G.'s needs and preferences and create a pleasant atmosphere for conversation
• Reliability and a willingness to commit regularly 

Time required

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.