Walking friends
Walking Friends is an offer for seniors over 65 who want to get more fresh air and exercise into their everyday lives, as well as more social interaction.
We need volunteers!
We are currently looking for volunteer match coordinators for Gåvenner. Read more and apply via the link.
Gift Friends is an offer for seniors over 65 who want more fresh air and exercise in their everyday lives, as well as more social interaction. If you want a gift, you will be matched with a volunteer and you will then find out together where you would like to go.
It could be that you go for a walk in a park or in the local area. Maybe you sit on a bench and have a cup of coffee and talk about a little bit of everything. Even a short walk can bring great joy.
JOIN US
Would you like to receive a gift?
It is both cozy and safe to go for a walk in the company of another person. Your gift is by your side and will gladly give you a supportive arm if you need it.
Read more and apply for a gift here
Gift friends are for seniors who are 65 years of age or older and who live in one of the four municipalities: Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Tårnby or Dragør.
If you have a mental vulnerability, dementia, active substance abuse or a developmental disability, we refer you to associations and/or services that are designed to work with these areas.
You need to have the desire and time to get to know a new person. You also need to have the physical strength to go for a walk. However, it is completely okay if you need physical support, or if it is a shorter walk with breaks. Even a short walk can be a great joy!
It's always the same volunteer you go with, so you have plenty of opportunity to get to know each other well.
You always agree on the time for the walks with your friend, and the vast majority of walking friends go for a walk once a week for about an hour.
The walking buddy meets you at your front door and the walk always ends at your front door. Some walking buddies go on walks together over a longer period of time – others for a short, limited period of time. It's all something we coordinate expectations with you and your buddy.
Walking Buddies is a volunteer-run social initiative, and the volunteer walking buddies cannot therefore offer rehabilitation or care and attention tasks that require professional knowledge.
Click on “Get the gift from a friend” below and fill out the form, and we will contact you to discuss further starting Gåvenner.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Would you like to become a volunteer gift giver?
As a gift, you will have great significance for an elderly person who wants movement and presence in their everyday life.
Read more and register as a volunteer here
You must be willing to offer your company and get to know a senior citizen. You must recognize yourself in being a listener, present and good at creating a sense of security.
Expectation alignment is important. Before you are matched with a participant, we talk to you about how much physical support you are able to provide. Some participants need a supporting arm during a walk, while others use a wheelchair. For others, your presence is the greatest security. Regardless, we take your wishes into account for a good match and we always make sure that you have received the necessary information prior to your first walk.
We match you with an elderly person who we think you would be a good fit with. We will of course take into account when and how often you can volunteer as well as how much physical support you want to provide.
After you have been matched, you are responsible for maintaining contact with your gift. Should you have any questions or need advice regarding your role as a volunteer, you are always welcome to contact the volunteer team leader, who is your contact person.
Press the “Volunteer” button below and fill out the form and we will contact you.
Do you want to know more?
If you have any questions about Gåvenner, you are always welcome to:
Contact our activity team on the phone 28494019 or by mail aktivitetteam@rodekors.dk
Contact our reception on the phone 38336400
The reception is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 16 pm and Friday from 9 am to 14 pm.
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