Conversation buddy with a listening ear

Conversation buddy with a listening ear

Organisation role · Flexible hours
Zutphen, Gelderland, Nederland
BefriendingSocial contact
Wellbeing

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Interkerkelijke Stichting Naaste

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Summary

A conversation buddy regularly visits a (former) prisoner, offers a listening ear and helps the client to gain more control over his life.

Detailed description

What are you going to do?

You will talk to a client you visit in prison, a forensic care institution or at a neutral location. During these meetings, you mainly offer a listening ear and act as a sounding board. With an attitude of 'hands behind the back' - so without taking over - you support the client in various areas of life, such as housing, work, relationships, meaning and free time.



Who are you?

You are communicative and socially skilled and easily make contact with others. You are open in life and are not quick with your judgment, which makes people feel at ease with you quickly. At the same time you know how to indicate your own boundaries, in a respectful and clear way.

An application for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is mandatory and free of charge.


What can you expect from us?

You will experience how valuable and meaningful it is to commit yourself to our target group. We provide good personal guidance, so that you feel supported and involved. In addition, we offer training and intervision moments to further develop yourself.

You are cordially invited to our volunteer meetings, where you will meet other committed volunteers. Of course, you will receive a volunteer agreement and your travel expenses will be reimbursed.



What volunteers need

😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

🗣️ Native language skills

Getting there

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About Interkerkelijke Stichting Naaste

“Wat ik bijzonder vind aan dit werk is dat de mensen die graag bezoek willen ook iets met hun leven willen. Ik ontmoet altijd heel interessante mensen, die mij een kijkje gunnen in hun leven”

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