Interesting about this job
You will become part of the team at Ixta Noa. An organisation that works from experience expertise for people with (mental) issues. For this specific vacancy, we are looking for people who want to commit to Ixta Noa and participate in a buddy project in Lewenborg.
Job tasks and duties
Voluntary Buddy: Will you help someone across the threshold?
Location: Lewenborg
Project: Buddy project (collaboration between Ixta Noa, WIJ Groningen and AtHomeFirst)
Duration: Short processes of +/- 5 appointments
What will you do?
Many residents in Lewenborg would like to participate in activities in the neighbourhood, although due to mental struggles (such as fear or sensitivity to stimuli) they don't dare to. As a buddy, you help them to go to those activities.
In a short process of about 5 appointments, you will help a fellow neighbour to those take steps.
What do you do:
- Exploring what stops someone from going to an activity or facility.
- Accompany them to a first visit to an activity or community facility.
- You will use your own experience with mental issues to support the resident from a position of equality and understanding.
What do we offer you?
You are not alone! We make sure you go out well prepared. You will receive:
- Guidance: Support and a fixed point of contact (from Ixta Noa).
- Network: Getting to know various residents and (neighbourhood) facilities.
- Impact: The chance to really make a difference for someone.
Job skills and qualities
Who are we looking for?
- You are someone who knows what it is like to deal with mental vulnerability, you have experienced it by yourself.
- You are open to contact and can listen well.
- You are down-to-earth, empathetic and like to work on the basis of equality.
- Preferably you live in Groningen.
Extra information
Enthusiastic?
Would you like to turn your experience into something positive for someone else? Then we would love to get in touch with you! Interested? Send a short message or your details to Marjolein from Ixta Noa. We will then schedule an introductory meeting to see if this suits you.
In addition, it is always possible to do more things within Ixta Noa, according to your wishes, qualities and goals.
Such as: being a drop-in volunteer for parts of the day, guiding a group, or developing something beautiful that can help people in their recovery.
Send an email to marjolein@ixtanoa.nl.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | training, volunteer contract, travel expenses, volunteer reimbursement |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 2 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | Schuitendiep 39, and Lewenborg |
Organisation address and information
Ixta Noa
Schuitendiep 39
9711 RB Groningen
Website: http://www.ixtanoa.nl