Vacancy: Palliative Terminal Care volunteer

Vacancy: Palliative Terminal Care volunteer

When someone is told that no further treatment is possible, the palliative phase begins. Many people prefer to spend this phase of their life (and the end of life) at home in the presence of their loved ones. This can sometimes take a long time and be difficult for informal caregivers. Our VPTZ volunteers are an indispensable addition.

De Kap is immediately looking for:

Volunteer Palliative Terminal Care (for day or night)

What are you going to do?

As a VPTZ volunteer you perform the following tasks:

• doing something together, such as a walk – if that is still possible;
• bringing peace; there are;
• helping with lying down or going to the toilet;
• being present so that the caregiver can do something for themselves;
• keeping a night watch so that the caregiver can sleep;
• provide emotional support.

Who are we looking for?

Are/do you:

• independent and subservient;
• socially capable; open attitude, connecting, listening, patient and empathetic;
• flexible in terms of commitment;
• affinity with the final phase of life;
• experience in healthcare (is an advantage).

What do we offer?

• A (mandatory) basic training;
• Support from volunteer coordinators and career coordinator;
• Collaboration with healthcare professionals;
• Enthusiastic and committed fellow volunteers;
• Promotion of expertise;
• Travel and telephone allowance;
• third party insurance;
• Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) (free).

Questions or interest?

Therese Siebenga, VPTZ and Rouw Coordinator, can tell you everything about this volunteer position! Contact us at: t.siebenga@dekap.nl or 06-40731423.