Music enthusiasts wanted: Singing with older people with dementia
Stiftung Unionhilfswerk Berlin - Team die freiwilligen im Unionhilfswerk
Bezirk Lichtenberg, 13053 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 1 h per month
Direct contact
- Seniors
- Arts, Music & Culture
- Hospice Work
About the volunteering opportunity
Do you enjoy singing and want to share this joy with others? Our residential community in Lichtenberg is looking for a committed volunteer to sing regularly with our residents. Our group consists of 9 women and men with dementia aged between 80 and 90. Folk songs and pop songs are particularly popular.
Your Tasks
- Regular meetings to sing together with the residents.
- Guiding them in 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.
- Empathy and patience in dealing with people with dementia.
- Regular availability on a fixed weekday, every 7 days, 14 days or once a month.
- No special previous knowledge required, but welcome. We offer free training if you want to learn more!
Time required
Regularly
Approx. 1 hour per month.
On weekdays, on weekends, during the day
- Regularly on a weekday, by arrangement.
- Flexible times, preferably in the morning between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
- Duration of the meetings approx. 1-2 hours.
- Every 7 days or 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.
Bezirk Lichtenberg, 13053 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 1 h per month
Direct contact
Bezirk Lichtenberg, 13053 Berlin, Berlin
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Approx. 1 h per month
Direct contact