Interesting about this job
- A great working environment, you will be part of the enthusiastic team of department L1.
- Training and education on specific skills. Child CPR training is a mandatory part of the induction programme.
- An annual party/thank-you evening for all volunteers and an annual outing with their own group.
- An allowance for travel expenses.
- Benefits/discounts for membership of staff association.
Job tasks and duties
The volunteer:
- Supports the ward in welcoming and showing around new patients and parents.
- Supports the ward in group and individual activities (such as crafts, reading, cooking, baking ea) and helps to 'dress up' the ward with seasonal themes.
- Can contribute in accompanying the patients and parents to investigations and operations.
- Assists in activities outside the department such as events at the children's theatre, BKZ cinema and the Beatrix Children's Garden.
Job skills and qualities
You:
- Are at least 21 years old, not studying.
- Have a good command of the Dutch language both verbally and in writing.
- Are available for at least 1 year.
- Have experience or affinity with working with (sick) children and you can deal with children with a rapidly changing health condition and/or with a short life expectancy
- Are available at least one half-day per week.
Extra information
It concerns the paediatrics department L1VA and L1SC of the Beatrix Children's Hospital.
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Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Services | WA insurance, accident insurance, training, volunteer contract, travel expenses, Certificate of Good Conduct is required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | indefinite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | UMCG Hanzeplein 1 Groningen |
Organisation address and information
Vrijwilligers & Vrienden UMCG
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
Website: http://vrijwilligersenvriendenumcg.nl