Interesting about this job
The Respite House is a warm place where people who are temporarily stuck due to mental symptoms or tensions can take a breather.
In the Respite House, we are there as people for people - simple, warm and together.
Here, it's all about little things that make a big difference: having a cup of coffee, going for a walk together or lending a hand with a meal.
What makes this work so fun?
- You meet special people, hear inspiring stories and really mean something to someone who needs support.
- You work together and are part of a warm and committed team.
- You receive guidance, training and enjoyable volunteer moments.
- You give your time and attention - we offer you gratitude, connection and a place that energises you too.
Job tasks and duties
What do you do as a volunteer?
- Drinking coffee or tea together and chatting.
- Lend a hand with meals
- Company or assist with activities
- Taking a walk with a guest.
- Helping to keep the atmosphere warm and relaxed.
What can you expect?
- There are 3 shifts per day of 4 hours:
- 09:00 - 13:00
- 13:00 - 17:00
- 17.00 - 21.00
- The Respite House runs 7 days a week.
- You will always work with 2 volunteers per shift.
- You can always consult with a professional colleague, confident that you can do it together.
- Experience is not required - you will be well trained and supervised.
- Good accessibility: plenty of free parking and a good public transport connection.
- Training and peer review to share experiences.
- Jolly volunteer moments.
- Travel allowance and volunteer allowance.
Job skills and qualities
- Listening ear - you can listen attentively and patiently.
- Empathy and respect - you are sensitive to someone's feelings and boundaries.
- Reliability - guests and colleagues can count on you.
- Team player - you always work together with another volunteer and a professional.
- Relaxation and friendliness - you help create a relaxed atmosphere.
- Flexibility - you can respond to what a guest needs at that moment.
- Basic communication - you can engage in clear and friendly conversation.
- No specific experience needed - anyone with the right attitude and motivation can become a volunteer.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work, Maatschappelijke diensttijd (MDT), Suitable For Non-Dutch Speakers, Fit For Newcomers, Thuiswerk mogelijk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Services | accident insurance, training, volunteer contract, expense allowance, travel expenses, volunteer reimbursement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | indefinite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 32 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | The Respite House is in the Gabriel flat in Hoogkerk. |
Organisation address and information
Stichting Respijthuis Groningen
Gabriëlstraat 4
9744 KC Groningen
Website: https://www.respijthuisgroningen.nl