Adopt a Grandparent

Did you know that more than 60% of elders that live in residences aren’t visited at all? Adopta un Abuelo wants to change that by letting you help elders with your company. Meet a grandad or grandma whom you will be able to share stories in unique, wisdom-filled experiences. In Adopt a Grandparent we want all grandparents of the world to feel that they are being listened to, accompanied and loved. We will make sure that you enjoy his company alone, as a couple or with your family. Thanks to your patronage, the grandparents of our community enjoy these advantages: - To participate in our programs & activities completely free. - To receive personalised assistance from our team. - To enjoy your company. Adopt a Grandparent is the community that thinks grandparents are cool! With your help, solidarity and company you will make a grandma or grandad happy while you have fun and learn with their wisdom and stories. It is a transformative experience! We have adapted to the current situation by developing the required technology so both grandparents and volunteers can keep enjoying a bunch of activities together. ◉ WHY YOU SHOULD SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER IN ADOPT A GRANDPARENT: √ Social impact: To this date, more than 3.500 grandparents have received assistance from more than 4.800 volunteers registered in our platform, for more than 44.000 hours and from 54 different cities. √ Elders pay nothing: We want to make sure that all grandparents can participate and share their stories and experiences completely free of charge. √ Adapted technology: Technology and equipment to connect with grandparents from any corner of the world. √ Committed team: All of our grandparents will receive assistance. If you can’t meet him or her, our team will make sure to accompany them for you. √ Membership exclusive discounts ◉ ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES: + Showcooking: Learn recipes from the best cooks! + Grandparents Influencers: Learning masterclass with grandparents + Letters for your grandparent: Send letters to grandparents from residences + Family visits: Enjoy the experience with the little ones + Languages: Learn from other cultures during your volunteering + Residential visits: Hang out on a weekly basis with your “adopted” grandparent + My grandparent rocks: Beer time with your grandparent! + Foodie Grandparent: Trendy restaurants to visit with grandparents ◉ I WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER: If you want to contribute by accompanying our elders, download Adopt a Grandparent and follow these steps: Register from the app. Indicate your hobbies and interests to know you better. Sign up for a subscription of 9 €/month with no commitment of permanence. You can also make an annual payment for 90 €, and if you are not satisfied, we will give you your money back. You are now part of the community! Connect and share stories with the grandparent closest to you. ◉ HOW CAN MY OWN GRANDPARENTS OR ELDERS I KNOW JOIN THE PROGRAMME? In Adopt a Grandparent we want all elders to have accompaniment completely free. Any elder, whether he/she resides in a residence or home address, can join our programme and receive assistance. We give priority to those that don't have any family visits, but any grandparent who needs or wishes to participate can do so. If you know any grandparents who would like to be part of our programme, just write to: pepa.godoy@adoptaunabuelo.com. ◉ WILL I BE ABLE TO MEET MY “ADOPTED GRANDPARENT” IN PERSON? At present, due to the situation caused by COVID19, we recommend avoiding face-to-face visits. The activities and events organised will change depending on the evolution of the pandemic and restrictions. Adopt a grandparent now and share stories with older people who do not receive visitors - thousands of unique experiences and moments to remember await you!