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Woodworking with a resident

Dignis • job opening nr. 14229

Interesting about this job

  • You can work with woodworking in the creative environment of our Technical Department.
  • You help a resident with dementia with something very valuable: by going back to something he recognises from the past - woodworking - he is mentally stimulated and that is positive for the course of his dementia.
  • This is a resident who is not very old.

Job tasks and duties

  • For a resident who used to do woodwork, we would like to offer the option of doing this in our nursing home.
  • We are looking for a volunteer for this who is familiar with woodworking and enjoys helping someone.

Job skills and qualities

  • Social
  • Experience with woodworking
  • Enjoy being creative
  • Solid in your shoes
  • Humour is important in dealing with someone with dementia
  • Patience

Extra information

  • Do you have woodworking experience and are you interested? Even without experience with the target group, I would like to invite you to respond. It is always good to come along and see if there is a click.

Job information

Job type Volunteer Work
Services WA insurance, accident insurance, training, volunteer contract, expense allowance, travel expenses, Certificate of Good Conduct is required
Duration indefinite
Hours per week at least 1 hour, max 2 hours
Work hours of your own choosing? Yes
Location Nursing home 't Blauwbörgje

Organisation address and information

Dignis
Henri Dunantlaan 20
9728 HD Groningen
Website: http://www.dignis.nl

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