It's funny with Switzerland. Sometimes I think this country is too rich. I have tried to volunteer helping the homeless. That didn't work out, they had no need of my services.
I have time, I am willing and I want to help. Truth is, I feel a bit in debt. I took money from the government being jobless for a while, and that is not my thing. I know, I had an insurance for that, and I was right taking it, but still. That's not me.
So I have been looking for a way to pay back. To justify that I got money for doing nothing.
Some time ago I was talking to a neighbour, who has another neighbour, who is lonely. And that got me thinking. Old people! Yes, maybe that's where I can help. I like old people. They have tales to tell and even though they may not be moving as fast, or think on their feet, they are full of stories and have experiences I can only dream of.
So on Sunday I sent an email to the responsible people in Zürich, saying that I can devote some time every week to the elderly. Help them with visits to doctors, talk to them, cook together, guide them with internet or similar things.
Did I get an answer? No. Not yet. But I am cautiously optimistic.
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6 comments:
A great idea. And a great way to give back. I myself am about to be unemployed for the first time in 33 years. Moving back to New York City at the end of the month. I'm sure I'll go crazy with no place to be at 9 a.m.! Helping the elderly is a very nice thing to do! Good on ya!
John U.S.A.
I thought it was a great idea too, but unfortunately I haven't heard back yet. Maybe they too have enough volunteers?
And good luck with finding a new job, I'm sure it'll work out, you have a great personality :).
Give them a bit of time. These kind of places that need volunteers usually are understaffed and under-resourced, so they are not very efficient in dealing with people. Cant expect an answer within a a day, especially if you sent it on a Sunday ;). That said, I tried to volunteer when I first came to Zurich and found it very hard to find anywhere that wanted my time and energy. but I couldnt speak German then so that made it harder.
Not sure where you tried already but Heilsarmee and Caritas are supposedly often looking for volunteers
B
But I want the old people!
they do stuff with old people
Ok.
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