Volunteer Supervised Contact Arrangement (BOR)

What do we do?

Humanitas BOR Apeldoorn focuses on supporting divorced parents in establishing a contact arrangement with their children. The best interests of the child are paramount; the sooner a well-functioning contact arrangement is established, the sooner children can find a place between their divorced parents. Support is provided by motivated and trained volunteers. The support lasts approximately 3 to 6 months. After that, the parents have reached an arrangement together.

Volunteers are not required to keep records

Activities:

• As a volunteer you supervise the interaction between children and parents
• the visits take place in the playroom and afterwards possibly at the parent's home
• As a volunteer you help children with the transition from one parent to the other
• regular consultation and contact with the other volunteers
• participation in intervision and other meetings
• the coordinator guides, monitors and supports the process

What are you bringing?

• have good social skills (good listener, able to establish and maintain good contact, able to set boundaries)
• have experience in parenting or raising children
• be able to handle privacy-sensitive data with care

Humanitas provides:

• an extensive introductory meeting
• a 3-day training before you start the guidance
• a generous mileage allowance
• a volunteer insurance

Time Spent

About 2 hours every 2 weeks

Do you want to make a difference and volunteer your time and expertise for this rewarding work? We'd love to welcome you to our team. Would you like more information first? Please contact Resi van Sloun, Humanitas BOR coordinator.