At the home, the elderly live in a cozy atmosphere and are invited to participate in different activities that help them to strengthen their cognitive and motor skills through workshops such as crafts, horticulture, folklore, computer science and carpentry, among others. The key is the interaction and collaboration between them so that they stay active and discover new skills. Here is where you’ll play a major role. You’ll organize recreational activities and prepare and provide workshops for them. You’ll be in direct contact with the elderly and will be able to share your culture as they share their endless wisdom with you. You need to have and advance Spanish level to be able to interact with them. But the most important thing is that you remain available and provide love, affection and genuine friendship for them to feel they have someone that cares for them.
To receive, to feed, to take care of the health and emotional status of the unprivileged elderly population of Santiago, keeping them integrated into the family and society in a dignified and active environment is the goal that guides the activity of this home. They know they need to provide warmth, care and affection as well to improve their quality of life. The organization becomes a support for residents to strengthen ties with their families, peers and society trying to facilitate the space and means to remain as active protagonists of their life. They are guided by Christian values but everybody’s help is welcome.
You will make their lives happier and their company will make you grow as a person. This is a great project to get involved. A lot of volunteers like you are needed!