We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Odensehuis Andante

Odensehuis Andante is there for people with early dementia and their loved ones. Volunteers are active every day during the walk-in. The walk-in house is currently open for three afternoons. The current partial opening is the result of the Corona measures. In 2020 we have had to deal with a decline in visitors. Fortunately, we notice that there is a lot of demand for a place like Odense and the number of visitors is increasing.

That is why we are opening full days again and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers who help make this possible.

From April 5 OPEN on:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Thursday morning from 10-13.

We are mainly looking for volunteers who work in the morning (9.30-13.00) or all day (9.30-16.00).

What can you do as a volunteer at Odensehuis Andante?

Are you a regulator, doer or creative thinker? You are very welcome at the Andante drop-in center! What can you do?

• Stimulating and guiding a participant in (re-) discovering and further developing a talent or interest.
• Based on this (co-) devise, set up and implement various individual and group activities. Examples of activities: photography, painting, making music, playing, moving.
• Being a conversation partner, offering a listening ear.
• Individually on the road with a participant based on a specific interest or memory.

Specials:

• Project Digital Connecting was started with the aim of staying digitally connected in addition to warm contact. Tablets are available, you help with learning skills and you make regular digital contact with a participant.
• We are currently preparing various 'Specials' that will start from spring. We hope to start with a discussion group and various exercise activities, both group and individual (eg a duo bike).

Skills

You:

• have good empathy;
• likes to work independently as well as together;
• are flexible and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
• are you attracted to the target group and / or have experience with it? If this is not the case, you will learn it with us in practice and we can also provide training in the field of Dementia;
• are aimed at stimulating the participants' own direction, capabilities and talents as much as possible;
• do not turn your hand to perform practical matters and tasks;
• makes others enthusiastic and has a good self-resolving capacity;
• are creative and able to (co-) set up and guide group activities.

What do we offer you?

• A pleasant working environment and informal workplace with nice colleagues.
• Much appreciation from all involved for your commitment and contribution.
• Room for own initiative and commitment and development of your talents.
• Training or theme meetings including a workshop 'dealing with dementia'.
• Periodic volunteer meetings.
• In consultation reimbursement of expenses arising from tasks for or activities in / of the Odensehuis.
• You can always enjoy a delicious lunch if you work in the Odensehuis.
• Free participation in all festivities, lectures and other general activities of the Odensehuis.
• Every year a nice gift and joint activity or meal with all other volunteers.

If the collaboration is mutually beneficial, we will conclude a volunteer contract after a trial period. With this you are insured through the volunteer insurance of the municipality. These insurance policies apply during the performance of all activities for the Odensehuis and for commuting.

Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

All volunteers must be in possession of a Certificate of Good Conduct. The costs of this are reimbursed by the Odensehuis.

Privacy

In the context of privacy rules, your name, address, telephone number, date of birth and date of commencement of your volunteer work. This information will not be made available to third parties. The coordinator is responsible for providing you with the information necessary for your work.

Corona Policy

The groups are currently smaller so that we can keep enough distance. All precautions are applied.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!