Interesting about this job
You will work in a friendly and enthusiastic team of volunteers and professionals. Together with an experienced colleague-volunteer you will create a safe environment where informal caretakers can tell their story and are both recognised and acknowledged.
You can attend training courses and workshops and will receive support and guidance from a project coordinator. In addition, we regularly organise meetings with other counsellors to share experiences.
Job tasks and duties
You will supervise a regular meeting group of loved ones caring for someone with dementia, or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). You create a environment for discussion where people feel safe to share experiences and feelings. The informal cartakers support each other, can exchange practical tips and share experiences without having to explain much (recognition and acknowledgement). As a facilitator, you support them from an equal role.
Job skills and qualities
You are good at listening and connecting.
You have an affinity with informal caretakering in the area of dementia, or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
You are patient and supportive.
Extra information
Curious about how often the groups meet or if you are looking for more information about the different groups? Read more about them on our website or call Helene Smit, coördinator at Humanitas Mantelzorg Steunpunt: 06 51353764
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance, training, expense allowance, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 4 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| Location | Humanitas Akerkhof ZZ nr. 22 |
Organisation address and information
Humanitas
Akerkhof ZZ 22
9711 JB Groningen
Website: http://www.humanitas.nl/groningen