Wil jij iets betekenen voor andere jongeren in Groningen? Dan is vrijwilligerswerk bij @ease misschien iets voor jou. Als vrijwilliger bied je een luisterend oor aan leeftijdsgenoten die even niet zo ...
Volunteers (peer-listener) for @ease Groningen
Practical details
Volunteering opportunity • Temporary
Contact person
Maaike van Helden
Ask Maaike a question or contact the organiser directly at groningen@ease.nl or 0634796479.
Provided
Requirements
#119922
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Interesting or nice about this vacancy
Do you want to make a difference for other young people in Groningen? Then volunteering at @ease might be for you. As a volunteer, you offer a listening ear to peers who are not feeling their best. You do this at our drop-in center in Groningen and via the online chat.
@ease is there for young people aged 12 to 25 who want to vent. About stress, issues at home, pressure to perform, or simply because they are feeling stuck. The heart of @ease is formed by young volunteers: our peers. This peer-to-peer approach is unique in the Netherlands and proven effective. Research shows that young people feel safe, seen, and heard precisely because they can talk to someone their own age who doesn't immediately make a diagnosis, but simply listens.
Tasks and duties
Your role as a volunteer:
As a volunteer, you are the conversation partner for young people:
You have conversations with young people who want to share their story.
You always do that together with a fellow volunteer.
On location or via chat.
Do you sometimes participate in promotional activities for @ease, such as an interview in the newspaper, handing out flyers, or having a stand at a trade fair or festival?
Skills and qualities
We are looking for you if you:
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- can listen well and without judgment
- want to make a difference for other young people
- are available for at least 2 times per month
- Open to training and guidance
- Keeps promises and handles what young people entrust to you with care
- If you are an expert by experience, we actually consider that valuable, as long as you are standing firmly enough by now.
Additional information
What you can expect from us:
Of course, we won't just let you start without preparation. You will receive extensive training in conversational skills, self-care, and recognizing signs that someone is not doing well. Sometimes difficult topics come up: then you will learn how to stay calm and how to help someone move forward. You will receive guidance from experienced professionals and can always rely on your team.
Many of our volunteers indicate that they grow through their work at @ease. They become better listeners and conversational partners, and gain more self-confidence. Moreover, they feel part of a community and gain relevant work experience. In short:
- You work in a warm, safe environment with other committed young people.
- You gain access to peer supervision and in-depth (booster) training.
- You gain work experience that will come in handy for your studies or career, for example if you want to work in psychology, social work, or pedagogy.
- You share knowledge, exchange experiences and tips with peers from all over the Netherlands.
- You can really make a difference for someone who needs it.
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Wil jij iets betekenen voor andere jongeren in Groningen? Dan is vrijwilligerswerk bij @ease misschien iets voor jou. Als vrijwilliger bied je een luisterend oor aan leeftijdsgenoten die even niet zo lekker in hun vel zitten. Dat doe je onze inloophuiskamer in Groningen en via de online chat.
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