a buddy

Interest, listening, fun and conviviality .

Words that indicate what we are looking for, but also what it brings you as a volunteer and the resident. Play a game together, drink a cup of coffee, take a walk, grab a fish at the market. Just some things that you can do together and that are valuable to the other. For an 80-year-old lady with NAH (Non-Congenital Brain Injury), bound to a wheelchair and care, we are looking for someone who can spend time with her once a week, who pays attention and does something with her. These can be very simple things. Preference is given to a moment during the weekend or a Wednesday afternoon (or alternately). Even if it is not possible every week, we would like to get in touch with you.

This is us:

The lady lives in a studio in Utrecht. She lives there with several residents with NAH. The home and care is part of 's Heeren Loo, an organization that offers care and support to children and adults with disabilities (mentally, physically, etc.). For a large part of the week, Ms. goes to a day care location that is specially focused on her capabilities.

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 great 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 from 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.

Enthusiastic? !

Register with the coordinator via the pink button below.

A VOG is required from you to work with our clients. This is requested through 's Heeren Loo, there are no costs involved.