Support for seniors and people with disabilities
Kölner Freiwilligen Agentur e.V.
Cologne, Germany
Description
Volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps support social care for older and disabled people in our facilities—for example, through creative group activities, day trips, or providing individual support in daily life. The European added value stems from intercultural exchange and active solidarity: The volunteers bring new perspectives and cultural insights while gaining valuable social experience. For the residents, this means participation, variety, and meaningful connections. The volunteers take on supportive roles in the social care of the residents. They assist with group and individual activities in the areas of physical activity, creativity, music, play, and daily routines. In doing so, they contribute their own ideas, promote intercultural exchange, and actively shape community life—always in close collaboration with the professional staff. Their contribution complements the existing team and noticeably enriches the social environment.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Meals: Meals are partially provided; for the remaining part, a meal allowance is paid. Accommodation: Furnished, private apartment with bathroom and cooking facilities. Volunteers receive a public transport ticket for local public transportation.
Training during the activity
Volunteers take part in ESC training seminars as well as additional seminars organised by the Cologne Volunteer Agency, the leading organisation.
Participant profile
Language skills: basic or good german
Activity dates
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/06/2026 to 15/05/2027
Activity location
Clemensstr. 7, Köln, Germany, Cologne, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 15/05/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000346280