Help on site: information evening about the family sponsorship project in Waldsee!

Help on site: information evening about the family sponsorship project in Waldsee!

In the Rhine-Palatinate district, a new engagement project is happening in quick succession, which aims to support families in challenging situations. Next Monday, June 23rd, an information evening about the family sponsorship project will take place in the Waldsee town hall from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is aimed at anyone who would like to volunteer with children and help relieve the burden on families in their everyday lives.

What exactly can interested participants expect? MRN News reports that coordinators will present the project and explain the possibilities of sponsorship. Two family sponsors are also present who report directly from their experiences and answer questions. The idea behind family sponsorships is simple: volunteers give a family around two hours per week. During this time, joint activities such as visits to the playground or reading aloud can take place, but practical support, such as accompaniment to doctor's visits, is also offered.

Unbureaucratic support for families

The focus is on families with children between the ages of zero and three. But parents with older children can also benefit from this offer in some cases. As a rule, the sponsors meet with the families for two to four hours a week at fixed times, which provides planned support for everyone involved. This information is also available on the official website Rhine-Palatinate district to find.

The volunteers are well trained and are available to provide advice and support. Not only can you take on leisure activities such as playing, doing crafts or reading aloud, but you can also help with everyday challenges such as doctor's appointments or filling out applications. It also includes listening to parents' concerns. The work of the family sponsors is professionally coordinated. There are regular discussions about the progress of the sponsorships so that the care can always be adapted to the needs of the families.

At a glance: What are family sponsorships?

• Unterstützung durch Freiwillige, in der Regel kostenfrei.
• Direkte Hilfe für Eltern mit Kindern zwischen null und drei Jahren.
• Engagement erfolgt meistens für zwei bis vier Stunden pro Woche.
• Aufgaben sind vielfältig, von Freizeitgestaltung bis zur Begleitung zu Terminen.
• Freiwillige sind geschult und werden professionell koordiniert.
• Patenschaften können jederzeit beendet werden.

Especially in times when social interaction is more important than ever, family sponsorships could be valuable support. Also the website Parenthood.info provides further information and points of contact for interested families and volunteers. Many questions can certainly be answered in a personal conversation or at the event on June 23rd and a first step towards uncomplicated support can be taken quickly.