Gifhorn's DUO programme trains new senior companions to fight loneliness
Gifhorn's DUO programme trains new senior companions to fight loneliness
Gifhorn's DUO programme trains new senior companions to fight loneliness
Thirteen new volunteers have finished their training as DUO Senior Companions in Gifhorn. The programme pairs helpers with older adults to offer support in daily life. Free and personalised, the service is now expanding across the district.
The volunteers completed a six-day course to prepare for their roles. Their tasks include providing companionship, assisting with errands, and giving practical support to seniors. Organisers have already begun arranging the first matches between companions and those in need.
Openings for the service remain in several areas. Spots are still available in Wittingen and Gifhorn, as well as in the municipal groups of Hankensbüttel, Brome, Meinersen, Wesendorf, and Papenteich. The programme continues to seek both volunteers and seniors who could benefit from the assistance.
The initiative aims to improve quality of life for older residents through one-on-one support. Those interested in joining—either as a companion or a senior in need—can contact the DUO programme office in Gifhorn. The latest availability figures can also be confirmed directly with the local team.
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