Living for help
"Living for Help" is a project that creates living space for students on the one hand, while on the other hand focussing on housing partnerships between students, families, senior citizens and people with disabilities.
Many older people in Kiel and the surrounding area live alone in spacious flats or houses. Everyday tasks are becoming increasingly difficult. There is often a desire for company and conversation. Nevertheless, they do not want to give up their familiar surroundings and, above all, their independence. By providing living space, a housing partnership can help to maintain independence and fulfil the desire for company by providing little help in everyday life.
However, not only older people but also families can benefit from housing partnerships. In addition to help in the household, which relieves the family, homework can be looked after, pets cared for or children supervised, for example.
There are many students who have a social interest in a partnership or are looking for affordable housing due to their economic situation and the housing situation in Kiel. The project is an exciting opportunity for them, as they do not have to pay rent. However, the rule applies: one hour of help per square metre of living space per month. In addition, there are pro rata ancillary costs for heating and electricity.
You can also get an impression of housing partnerships from a ZDF programme.
Overview
Are you interested in a housing partnership? Then simply follow the next steps.
- Please complete one of the two questionnaires for housing providers or room seekers and submit it to the project manager.
- The project manager will visit the housing providers to find out more about the flat or house. The questionnaire can also be completed together.
- Suitable partners are identified on the basis of the questionnaire. The student receives one or more contact addresses of housing providers. (Only name and telephone number will be passed on).
- The meeting of both parties can be accompanied by the project manager if desired.
- During the meeting, it is important to discuss habits and wishes.
- If both parties are interested in a housing partnership, a housing partnership agreement will be concluded. The conclusion of the agreement can also be accompanied by the project manager, otherwise we ask you to inform the project manager about the conclusion of the agreement.
- If you have any questions or problems, the project manager is also available at any time after the placement.
If a housing partnership is to succeed, it is important to take enough time to get to know each other and to exchange ideas about habits. This avoids surprises.
It is advisable to meet several times before signing a contract and to communicate your own wishes and expectations.
It helps to avoid later misunderstandings or disappointments if the desired services are specified as precisely as possible in terms of type and scope, but also the shared use of other areas in the apartment or house, in the residential partnership contract and/or in a mutual agreement. When the partnership is up and running, a record of activities can be kept.
Living in Altwittenbek
Large room in a well-kept house with a senior couple in return for help in the garden and/or household. Two affectionate dogs belong, which may be walked. Regular bus service, by bike (6.5 km, approx. 20 min.)
Living close to HAW in Schönkirchen
Working senior with two dogs is looking for a student with a hobby and interest in gardening and handicrafts.
Living in Schwentinental near HAW Kiel
Elderly lady offers student a small cosy room (8 m²) with own shower facilities in her house and is looking forward to a little help in the house and garden and company.
Available immediately: Living on a country estate by the lake in Stolpe
Young family with 5 children would like help, especially for driving the children (driving licence required, own car an advantage). Everyone is looking forward to living together happily. There is a separate flat available on the farm.
In the countryside by Westensee
Spacious living in a manor house by the lake, a dream come true for nature lovers. In return, cooking and eating together, a sociable exchange (also gladly in Spanish) and a friendly get-together. Having your own car would be great (17 km to Kiel main station, 8 km to Felde station).
Living in Aukrug
The couple have several free rooms on the 1st floor of their detached house. The couple would like to live together in a friendly atmosphere and occasionally need help. A driving licence/car would be an advantage, but public transport is also available. Good shopping facilities and doctors on site.
Further special housing offers are available on request.
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