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A heart for seniors: Volunteers urgently needed in Bad Kreuznach!
More and more seniors in Bad Kreuznach are looking for volunteers to combat loneliness. Helping can be easy!
A heart for seniors: Volunteers urgently needed in Bad Kreuznach!
In Bad Kreuznach, more and more older people are currently looking for support from volunteers. The volunteer exchange is a central connection between those who want to help and seniors who need support in their everyday lives. Loud SWR Ursula Baumgärtner reports that there is a real demand for social contacts in order to combat loneliness.
Above all, seniors want company – be it talking, playing or taking a walk together. Many older people also need help with everyday tasks, such as shopping or going to the doctor. A specific example is a senior citizen with three broken vertebrae who needs support to be able to leave the house.
Volunteer exchange as a connecting element
The volunteer exchange in Bad Kreuznach is more than just a contact point; It actively mediates between those in need and volunteers. This central point can be reached both online and in person and offers comprehensive advice on the subject of volunteering. It is a free opportunity for anyone who wants to get involved. However, anyone who is interested in getting in touch should only do so if they are available long-term. Unfortunately, there has already been feedback from younger people who have spontaneously withdrawn.
The office hours of the volunteer exchange are Mondays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The telephone hotline can also be reached at (0671) 92031346. Anyone interested can find all the necessary information online about the city of Bad Kreuznach's volunteer exchange, which also offers a direct contact option to get in touch with organizations that are looking for support House of seniors.
Additional support offers
In addition to the volunteer exchange, there are also other initiatives such as the German Red Cross visiting service. This visits older, mobility-impaired and alone seniors to keep them company and make daily tasks easier. The measures not only promote social participation among seniors, but also relieve the burden on their relatives DRK.
Possible activities during the visits are diverse: conversations, board or card games, but also practical support, such as help filling out forms, offer lasting added value. For many seniors, such visits are a welcome change in everyday life and help improve their quality of life.
Overall, it is important to take the needs of older people seriously and provide them with the support they need. Involvement in the volunteer exchange and similar initiatives can not only enrich the lives of seniors, but also create a deeper connection between generations.