Interesting about this job
As a volunteer at Hamelhuys, you'll have the opportunity to share your love of books with our guests. You'll lead a book club focused on connection, exploration, and enjoyment. You'll create a safe and open atmosphere where guests can engage in conversation. These can include books about cancer as well as other relevant topics. What can you expect?
- You'll contribute to meaning and connection: you'll help organize an activity that offers depth and recognition for people living with or after cancer.
- There's room for content and conversation: you'll choose books and themes together with the group and guide the conversation with attention and interest.
- You'll create a familiar and relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and heard.
- You'll make a difference for people who love to read and need connection.
- You'll develop conversational skills and gain new perspectives.
Job tasks and duties
You will lead a reading club that meets monthly. The emphasis is not on literary analysis, but on exchanging thoughts, feelings, and associations evoked by the book. Guests read at home and discuss excerpts or themes together. Your responsibilities include:
- Preparing and facilitating the meetings (for example, with reading questions or discussion formats).
- Encouraging open discussion in which everyone can contribute in their own way.
- Supporting guests in expressing their thoughts and experiences.
- Reflecting on and suggesting new books or reading themes (in consultation with the group).
Job skills and qualities
You enjoy working with people and are a strong communicator. You're passionate about our charity. You're also interested in books and enjoy sharing them with others. Experience facilitating (small) groups is helpful, but not required.
Extra information
The Hamelhuys Foundation is the Center for Living with and After Cancer in Groningen and Assen. (Former) cancer patients and their loved ones can visit free of charge, without an appointment, for a cup of coffee, a chat, a listening ear, and activities that promote well-being. The center is partly run by (trained) volunteers. Activities, workshops, and lectures are held as needed. Our primary focus is on connecting with others in the same situation. Talking together, having a drink, participating in an activity, or simply being there for each other.
Interested in becoming part of our Center in Groningen? Contact us soon!
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Duration | indefinite |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| Location | Hamelhuys Foundation |
Organisation address and information
Stichting Hamelhuys
Johan de Wittstraat 15
9716 CA Groningen
Website: http://hamelhuys.nl/