The “Paperclip” project contributes to the creation of an inclusive community where older citizens live actively, healthily and safely. The main goals of “Paperclip” are the promotion of intergenerational solidarity and care for elderly fellow citizens, as well as increasing awareness of the important role that the elderly play in society. NSHC has been implementing the project from January 2021 with the support of the organization Diakonie ACT Austria, with funds from Otto per Mille Valdese.
As part of the project, we organize the following activities:
– The intergenerational club “Paperclip (Spajalica)” is a place for intergenerational and volunteer activities that bring together older and younger people. It is located in the premises of NSHC in Novi Sad, Arse Teodorovića street No3. Club activities are held once or twice a week. The club is a place for socializing and creative activities, but also for training the elderly in the use of modern technologies (smartphones, ATMs, tablets and computers), as well as for intergenerational volunteering. We occasionally organize trips outside Novi Sad.
– For the most vulnerable seniors in need of assistance, NSHC provides free in-home assistance services. This type of support is provided to those who cannot independently carry out daily tasks and are unable to pay for them. We also provide food assistance to socially vulnerable elderly people.
– Through an online campaign and appearances in local media, NSHC strives to increase awareness of the importance of intergenerational solidarity and to highlight the valuable contribution that older people make to society. We promote their active participation in community life, with messages calling for solidarity and support for the most vulnerable elderly.