Support for senior citizens
Kölner Freiwilligen Agentur e.V.
Köln, Germany
Description
Our goal is to create a place of security and well-being of the residents. In our care and support we are guided by the wishes and needs of our residents. We provide qualified support and care of residents by our trained and experienced staff. A wide range of activities are offered daily. For senior citizens the integration into public life is very important. The individual abilities, desires and needs of the volunteers are taken into account and promoted. During the voluntary service the volunteers can choose different priorities. In general, the service begins at 7:30 or 8:00. Occasional morning service, evening events and weekend duty to do so. The international volunteers can participate in all offers and events, company outings, etc., because we consider them to be important people in our house. Volunteers can gain experience in a great church organisation. Especially in the field of caring for the elderly, we can provide knowledge in different fields.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation and food is provided. 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: good knowledge of German. A positive attitude towards the elderly. Willingness to work with nursing care (with dementia). Composure in dealing with behavioral peculiarities due to dementia and mental illness. Social, communication skills, sense of responsibility. Teamwork. Reliability. Criminal record certificate.
Activity dates
From 01/11/2026 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
Clemensstr. 7, Köln, Germany
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Health and wellbeing
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 01/06/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-DE04-ESC51-VTJ-000346280