Voluntary Sleep Watches

Our House is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year for parents whose son or daughter has been admitted to the WKZ. Also at night. That is why the Ronald McDonald House is looking for enthusiastic Sleep Watchers .

As a sleep watchman you are present in Huis from 9.30 pm – 7:30 am. You supervise safety, can act when expected and offer a listening ear where necessary. You are prepared to work a night shift at least 1 or 2 times a month. You also meet the following requirements:

• Stress resistant, proactive and independent
• You are able to assess and act on unexpected situations quickly and without panic. In addition, you can estimate when it is important to inform House Management or possibly security.
• Socially skilled
• You are hospitable, have good communication skills and are able to set limits to undesirable behaviour.
• Healthy
• You are physically able to run up or down the stairs of the House, be able to act quickly from sleep and, if necessary, to tidy up a guest room.
• Reliable and responsible
• Possibly in possession of a BHV diploma (no requirement)
• Planning to be associated with the House for a longer period of time
• Fluent in Dutch and preferably also (some) English

What do we offer?

• A tailor-made calamity training.
• A separate bedroom with shower, toilet and the possibility to relax and/or study there.
• Appreciation of the management, but certainly also of our guests.
• You are part of a strong, service-oriented organization with a large volunteer team. Meetings and/or outings are regularly organised.
• Gaining knowledge and a lot of life experience.

Other information:

It is a voluntary position. So you do not get paid for your work. The House is also open on weekends and public holidays and there will be services even then. As a Sleep Watch you can work a maximum of 31 nights per year.