Humanitas afdeling Groningen Stad biedt diensten op het gebied van welzijn, wonen en zorg. Vrijwilligers vormen de kern van deze activiteiten. Ons doel is dat iedereen volwaardig kan deelnemen aan de ...
Buddies for project ‘Volunteers and Dementia’
Practical details
Volunteering opportunity • Structural
Contact person
Wim Lommerts
Ask Wim a question or contact the organiser directly at wim.lommerts@humanitas-groningen.nl or 0503126000.
Requirements
#120646
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Interesting or nice about this vacancy
- Opportunity to use your experience for people with dementia and their caregivers.
- Admission to a team of volunteers.
- The opportunity to make meaningful contact with people with dementia.
- Professional guidance and support.
- Course and thematic meetings.
Tasks and duties
There are over 2,000 people with dementia in the city of Groningen. The majority of them live independently and will eventually need help. Sometimes there is an informal caregiver nearby, sometimes not. Thanks to informal caregivers, professional help, and volunteers, people with dementia can continue living at home for a long time. We are looking for volunteers who want to do fun things together and support the informal caregiver. A visit from a volunteer gives the caregiver the opportunity to take a break and get away for a while. The volunteer offers companionship and a listening ear while doing things together such as:
- Undertake fun activities.
- Having a nice time playing a game.
- Looking at photos or reading the newspaper.
- Take a walk together.
- Go to the store to do groceries.
- Cycling together.
As a volunteer, you can make a difference for those seeking help and their caregivers.
Skills and qualities
- Interest in and affinity for people with dementia and their caregivers.
- Willingness to listen and patience.
- Empathy.
- Willingness to undergo training.
- Availability of one half-day per week or every two weeks for at least one year.
Additional information
Specific, current requests for help are described elsewhere on this site.
Related to
About Humanitas
Humanitas afdeling Groningen Stad biedt diensten op het gebied van welzijn, wonen en zorg. Vrijwilligers vormen de kern van deze activiteiten. Ons doel is dat iedereen volwaardig kan deelnemen aan de maatschappij. Jaarlijks geven circa 3000 vrijwilligers 6000 deelnemers een steuntje in de rug op weg naar zelfredzaamheid.
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