A buddy for fun

Interest, listening, fun and conviviality.

For a man of 45 years with NAH (Non Congenital Brain Injury), bound to an electric wheelchair, we are looking for someone who can visit him once a week. Even if it is not possible every week, we would like to get in touch with you. This man has only a very small network, but he does need contact and it would be so nice if there is someone who comes especially for him and with whom he can build a bond. Take a walk together and have a cup of coffee while listening to music or watching sports. This man is very fond of football, Formula 1 and Darts. If your interest matches with him, this will help with the first contact.

He is a modest man who can be very satisfied with small things and we give him a little more attention for himself.

This is us:

Mr. lives in a studio on the Verlengde Houtrakgracht in Utrecht. He lives there with several residents with NAH. The home and care is part of 's Heeren Loo, an organization that provides 24-hour care and support. Mister goes to a day care location 4 days a week that is specially focused on his capabilities. He is always free on Tuesdays.

This is you:

You think it is important that every person has an involved social network, regardless of possibilities or way of experiencing it. You come to visit and are completely focused on the other, have a cup of coffee together and discuss what the other feels like; a game, a walk or…..

Furthermore you are:

• Patient and takes time to understand and understand someone.
• Empathizes with situation and circumstances and you want to put energy into building a relationship of trust.
• Clear and predictable, making you reliable but also firm.
• Respectful and you can handle (confidential) information discreetly
• Available for a longer period.

This is what we offer:

a nice volunteer place with enthusiastic people!

• An end-of-year gift
• Insurance for liability and accidents
• Travel allowance
• Possibility of training and information meetings
• Committed contribution to the clients
• Full appreciation and a priceless experience

Motivation is an important factor to sign up as a volunteer; motivation to build up a contact slowly and motivation to enter into this contact for a long time.

We want to support this from the 's Heeren Loo organisation. There is an introductory meeting to see if it clicks on both sides and to clarify what is being asked and what can be offered. A period to run a 'trial' and to receive explanation and support from supervisors who are closely involved.

There is no consideration for voluntary work in the form of a material reward or payment for the work. It is not a position of a professional employee and you do not have to take that responsibility as a volunteer. However, the volunteer is a highly valued force within the team and will also be heard and appreciated.

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's Heeren Loo applied for, there are no costs involved.