Casa Dia / Comedor de Adultos (MEX-66)

Type: Health: Elderly - Country: Mexico

Brief description and main aims

The aim of this project is to provide a meaningful life for the elderly.

Main Activities

Daily routines:

• Medical consultation
• Activities such as: music workshops, dance, yoga and crafts
• Physical therapy
• Groups of social communication

Adult Dining:

• Preparation of food for the elderly to serve there or to be taken home
• Distribution of food, breakfast and lunch to the homes of people living alone who have no family
• Help clean utensils and the dining room

Volunteer tasks

• Monitor the elders
• Participate in workshops and take initiative (give suggestions to improve the project)
• Help to serve the food
• Assist in the kitchen
• Help in cleaning up

Volunteer requirements / Skills

• Interest in working with elders
• Be able to work under pressure
• Availability
• Patience
• Kindness
• Charisma

Location

The project is located in Ocotlán, Jalisco. 

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

The volunteer will live with a host family.

More Information

Number of volunteers in project: 4