Dänemark – Solbjerg Plejehjem
ICJA - FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV
Solbjerg Plejehjem
Solbjerg, Denmark
Description
Solbjerg Plejehjem is a nursing home for elderly people of the municipality of Aarhus. The volunteers will be a part of the daily routines in the nursing home and community center, participate and be involved in different tasks and activities involving seniors and elderly citizens from supporting and running different activities and meetings to contributing to different initiatives targeting elderly. The activities are based on the wishes and needs of the elderly but also on the interest and abilities of the volunteer. The volunteer will participate in many cultural events and arrangements for their co-workers. The volunteer will be asked to arrange one or two cultural events related to their country and cultural and own interests. Also helping out in the kitchen is very much appreciated. !! Please apply via https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/esk-dein-europaeischer-freiwilligendienst !!
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
The volunteers will either live in a shared apartment or with a host family. The volunteer will receive monthly payments for personal expenses.
Training during the activity
There is a mentor who is responsible for answering any questions and supervising the work of the volunteer. The volunteer will participate in an on arrival training and mid-term meeting.
Participant profile
Highly motivated to work with elderly people Highly motivated to work within the field of health and care Social, outgoing, creative, empathetic Willing and ready to take initiative Highly motivated to learn Danish in order to be able over timer to talk to staff and residents If you play an instrument or sing it is very much appreciated Being at the project: Easy office tasks Working in the café Social activities, for instance, card or board games, cooking, baking, or enjoying a meal together Physical activities, for instance, gardening, walking, dancing and sports/fitness (active ageing) Musical activities for and with the elderly people, such as music and singing Creative activities for instance knitting/embroidery, painting, drawing, and ceramics Supporting or even planning and organizing different activities and projects for the elderly, e.x. “Wine Club”, “Men’s Night”, “Biking Without Age” or “Value Stock” Participating in excursions with the elderly outside the nursing home/local community centre
Activity dates
From 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Elmevangsvej 2, Solbjerg, Denmark
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Germany
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 03/04/2025 23:59