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Humanitas Contact Keeping is for people who like to go outside every now and then, but are no longer able to do so without a buddy. By undertaking activities with a buddy, they can (again) maintain ...

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Being outside for a while, that brightens you up!

Being outside for a while, that brightens you up!

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Buurtseweg 3b, 6707 EZ Wageningen, Netherlands
Social contactBefriending
WellbeingOlder people
Good health and well-being
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Humanitas Contact Houden (maatjesproject)
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Ine BotmanAsk Ine a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or +31 0635122960.

Summary

Mrs. 77 years old needs to go outside more. Who wants to go for a walk with her every week?

Detailed description

Mrs. 77 years old needs to go outside more. Who wants to take her for a walk every week?


Wageningen woman does not dare to walk alone because of osteoarthritis in her knees. She is looking for a buddy to build up walking together again. She walks in and out with a walker.

Mrs. also has a wheelchair that can be taken in a car. It is therefore also possible to go somewhere with the car.

She prefers a female buddy and would prefer to meet in the afternoon, but not on Thursday.


Job requirements:

- you are open-minded, don't judge easily

- you are a good listener

- you can take initiative and especially let the other take the initiative

- you enthuse, encourage, but do not direct.


What can you offer the volunteer?:

- link to a participant with whom it clicks

- expert guidance and support

- an enthusiastic volunteer team

- mutual exchange of experiences

- internal training, team consultation and meeting meetings.


What makes the work worthwhile?:

As a buddy you really make a difference for a fellow human being. Together you do fun, positive things, which the participant needs and from which you both get pleasure and satisfaction. The contact with the participant is also an enrichment for your own life.


Working time:

by mutual agreement

What volunteers need

🗣️ Native language skills

What we will provide to volunteers

🤝 Extra support

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About Humanitas Contact Houden (maatjesproject)

Humanitas Contact Keeping is for people who like to go outside every now and then, but are no longer able to do so without a buddy. By undertaking activities with a buddy, they can (again) maintain better contact with society.
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