Music enthusiasts wanted: Singing with people with disabilities
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Mitte, 13351 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 1 h per month
Direct contact
- Disabled People
- Arts, Music & Culture
About the volunteering opportunity
Do you enjoy singing and want to share this joy with others? Our residential community near Plötzensee (Wedding) is looking for a committed volunteer who regularly sings and plays music with our residents. Our group consists of men and women with intellectual disabilities and sometimes additional mental illness, from the age of 18. A piano is available, and folk songs and pop songs are particularly popular.
Your Tasks
- Regular meetings to sing together with the residents.
- Accompaniment on the piano (if possible) or simple guidance while singing.
- Creating a cheerful and motivating atmosphere for the music lessons.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
- Enjoyment and experience in singing, preferably also playing the piano.
- Empathy and patience in dealing with people with disabilities.
- Regular availability on a fixed weekday, every 14 days or once a month.
- No special previous knowledge of working with people with disabilities required, but welcome. We offer free training if you want to learn more!
Time required
Regularly
Approx. 1 hour per month.
- Regularly on a weekday, by arrangement.
- Flexible times, preferably in the afternoon from 03:00 pm, mornings also possible.
- Duration of the meetings approx. 1-2 hours.
- Regular availability on a fixed weekday, every 14 days or once a month.
Important notice
A member of staff will always be present at the first appointments and will remain within reach to offer support later on. Your musical accompaniment will bring a lot of joy to our residents and significantly improve their quality of life.
We would be delighted if you had the time and inclination to enrich our residents with your music!
Thank you in advance for your valuable commitment!
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.
Mitte, 13351 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 1 h per month
Direct contact
Mitte, 13351 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 1 h per month
Direct contact