Interesting about this job
The Volunteers & Friends UMCG Foundation was established in 1989 and, with the efforts of more than 300 volunteers, provides just that little bit more within the UMCG. The aim of the foundation is to make the patient's stay in the UMCG more pleasant. In addition to setting up and maintaining volunteer work, the foundation supports various welfare projects within the UMCG through fundraising and events that express the foundation's overall goal.
Information on department:
New project to be set up at A4VA:
The A4VA (Abdominal Surgery) nursing ward can be found at Fonteinstraat 3, on the fourth floor, in the new A Tower. In the Abdominal Surgery Department, people are treated with diseases of the digestive tract. This is a collective name for the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, bile ducts and gallbladder. We work closely with the other healthcare providers involved in treating these diseases. Part of the A4va nursing ward is an Intensive Nursing Care Unit (IVZ). There, patients who need just a little more care than on the regular nursing ward are nursed. A total of 16 patients lie here on A4 and 8 on the IVZ.
Job tasks and duties
Functional description:
- The volunteer ensures a cosy, inviting atmosphere in the day room or patient room.
- The volunteer offers patients coffee and tea.
- The volunteer accompanies patients to the day room.
- The volunteer walks past patients to offer a moment of contact in the room
- The volunteer supports the ward with any tasks that are not care-related.
- The volunteer may take a walk with the patient on the nursing ward.
- The volunteer supports the (individual) patient, for example in the form of listening to music, having a chat, reading the newspaper together or playing a game.
- The volunteer applies ward-related infection-prevention measures, such as wearing a mouth-nose mask in the presence of the patient.
Job skills and qualities
What do we ask:
- You recognise yourself as an open, enthusiastic and hospitable person.
- You have a presentable appearance.
- You have good communication skills.
- You are patient.
- You can offer a listening ear.
- You have empathy.
- You can deal with patients who may have rapidly changing health conditions and/or a short life expectancy.
- You have the ability to put things into perspective.
- You have a sense of humour.
Our criteria
To be considered for volunteering, you should meet the following criteria:
- Minimum age of 21 years.
- You enjoy pioneering to start a new department
- Good physical condition:
- Mobility:Depending on the type of volunteering, mobility may be important. Some tasks can be physically demanding, such as escorting patients to different wards.
- Exercise stamina: Volunteers may be exposed to extended periods of standing, walking or other physical activities. It is important that volunteers have reasonable stamina to perform their tasks effectively.
- Physical health: General good health is often required to ensure that volunteers can carry out their tasks safely and effectively.Hygiene: In a medical environment, adherence to hygiene standards is essential.
- Volunteers must be aware of and act in accordance with applicable hygiene rules.
- Good command of the Dutch language, both verbally and in writing.
- Not studying.
- No (social) internship opportunities.
- Availability of at least one half-day per week.
- The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00-14:00 with possible later extension to Mondays and Fridays.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to volunteer for at least 12 months.
- Knowledge of our Volunteer Guide.
Extra information
What we offer:
An exceptional and enjoyable working environment with great appreciation. You will become part of the A4VA department. Education and training on specific skills. CPR training. Reimbursement of travel expenses. For a small fee, membership of the UMCG staff association. An annual thank-you evening for all volunteers.
The UMCG has a preventive Hepatitis B policy. This may mean that you must have built up sufficient protection against Hepatitis B before you can be appointed. If necessary, the UMCG will provide the vaccination.
More information:
For more information about this vacancy, please contact:
Marco Feenstra, volunteer affairs manager, Volunteers & Friends UMCG, (050) 361 3557
On our website www.vrijwilligersenvriendenumcg.nl you will find the Volunteer Guide.
Here you can read more about volunteering at Friends UMCG Foundation.
Applicate:
Would you like to be part of our inspiring team and contribute to our patients' healthcare experience? Apply via the digital application form: Application Form Volunteers - Friends of UMCG by 31 January 2026.
We will contact you as soon as possible.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | accident insurance, training, volunteer contract, travel expenses, 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 | UMCG, Hanzeplein 1 |
Organisation address and information
Vrijwilligers & Vrienden UMCG
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
Website: http://vrijwilligersenvriendenumcg.nl