Volunteer aftercare (collegiate support)

  Do you support the mental health of our volunteer first responders?

What are you going to do?

During their work, Red Cross volunteers can be confronted with violent or far-reaching events. To limit the consequences of this, both privately and for work, we offer aftercare through peer support. The aftercare team often offers short-term psychosocial support by telephone, but also knows the limits of that role. You know when to refer to professional help. Of course you treat information confidentially. As an aftercare volunteer you are part of a team of peer support in the district. Depending on the number of requests for aftercare, your commitment varies, 1-4 hours a week. This team falls under the responsibility of the Emergency Services Coordinator.

What do you get:

· Meaningful volunteer work, your help matters;

· Relevant training and guidance to prepare you for your task;

· New contacts, personal development and a nice addition to your resume;

· An additional insurance during the performance of your work;

· A reimbursement of your travel costs and any expenses.

What to bring:

· Experience with assistance as a professional is desired;

· Practical experience as an aid worker at the Red Cross is preferred;

· Empathy and good listening skills;

· Good oral and written communication skills;

Willingness to participate in training, workshops and intervision with other members of the peer support team;

· You are willing to sign a volunteer agreement, a VOG (certificate of conduct) will also be requested for you by the Red Cross.

Interested?

Questions about this volunteer position can be asked to Miriam Akse telephone 06-34 49 39 58

Is this really for you?   Send your response with CV to vacature.gelderland@rodekruis.nl , we will contact you as soon as possible.

The Red Cross helps people in need. We do that around the corner – and far away. We do this from our hearts and with our sleeves rolled up. And we do this with many volunteers who work with passion. We operate worldwide on the basis of our seven founding principles: Charity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntariness, unity and universality. The aid provided by the Red Cross is constantly evolving.

For information about the Red Cross, visit www.rodekruis.nl and www.rodekruis.nl/gelderland