Interesting about this job
Being able to be there for someone at a vulnerable time in their life.
Job tasks and duties
A lady aged almost 80 recently lost her husband after a period of intensive informal care. She has no family nearby and would like to talk to someone about the loss. But playing a game together or going to the community centre would also be nice.
Job skills and qualities
- Able to listen and empathise with others?
- Do you understand what another person is going through and are you willing to take time for their story?
- Do you know how to ask questions that help the other person a little further in the process?
- And do you also like to play a game?
- Then you are the one we are looking for!
Extra information
A volunteer at Support for Loss offers support to people struggling to cope with a loss. This support is temporary (varying from a few months to a maximum of a year) and requires 1-2 hours per week. You often know from your own experience what grief can trigger and you understand that everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace.
You offer caring attention and usually that is enough.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance, accident insurance, training, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | 6 to 12 months |
| Hours per week | at least 1 hour, max 2 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | at the participant's home |
Organisation address and information
Humanitas
Akerkhof ZZ 22
9711 JB Groningen
Website: http://www.humanitas.nl/groningen