Relieve the caregiver

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our flex pool who are willing to temporarily take over the tasks of an informal caregiver on an on-call basis.

What are you going to do?

As a flex pool volunteer, you temporarily take over the informal care tasks, so that the informal carer can take a break. It involves the daily things, such as doing the shopping, helping with meals, or watering the plants. But also just having a chat, keeping company and drinking a cup of coffee together or taking a walk. The requests for help vary widely, read a number of examples here . Of course, you will be linked to a person seeking help based on mutual wishes and preferences.

When are flexible volunteers deployed?

This can be during the day or in the evening, during the week or in the weekend. You indicate yourself on which days and parts of the day you are available on call.

You are not alone!

As a volunteer, you work together with the social network of the informal caregiver and their loved one. Sometimes, a home care organization or other professional care is also involved in the care. Depending on the duration, multiple volunteers are deployed and there is always a backup. As a volunteer, you do not perform medical procedures or other tasks that belong to professional care.

What are we looking for?

• You have a heart for people and want to be there for someone;
• You are empathetic and a good listener;
• You are flexible and available on an on-call basis;
• You can submit a Certificate of Good Conduct (we will reimburse the costs).

What do you get in return?

• The opportunity to really make a difference for someone else with your time and attention;
• An introductory course, theme meetings and intervision;
• A permanent point of contact and guidance from the Kap;
• Travel expenses reimbursement;
• Third party liability insurance;
• As a volunteer at De Kap you are also part of a foundation that, together with more than 600 volunteers, is committed to a social city in which everyone counts.