Even an hour's walk or to church on Sunday

Who is Peter:

Peter is an 81-year-old man with a severe intellectual disability. He lives in a residential group within the grounds of 's Heeren Loo where he receives 24-hour care. His level can be compared to that of a 1 to 2-year-old. Peter is blind and often has his eyes closed. Structure and clarity are therefore important to him. He has a sense of humor and enjoys communicating with fellow clients at their level. He then names names and can imitate them. He can also be "concerned" about fellow clients. If someone is not there, he asks where that person is and if someone sneezes, he says "bless you". Unfortunately, his speech is getting worse as he gets older. But supervisors can help you to understand him. All in all, a sweet man. Peter is in a wheelchair. During the week he goes to day care, but he seems to get bored at the weekend. It would therefore be very nice if someone came for him at the weekend to take him for a nice walk in the residential care park or to the church service at 's Heeren Loo. He enjoys this in his own way. The church service is adapted to everyone's level and is for everyone. One sings all the songs, for another it is a bit of coming together and recognition and for yet another faith is important. The service is from 10:30 to 11:30. An hour of great added value for Peter.

What is Peter asking?

For Peter we are looking for a sweet volunteer who takes the time to get to know Peter. Someone who comes once a week, once every 2 weeks or once a month in the weekend for an hour to walk with Peter (in the wheelchair) or to go to church with him. If Peter knows you longer, he will learn your name and look forward to your visits. A volunteer who can offer him clarity, structure and proximity. Will you come and meet him? The coffee is ready.

We offer you

• A nice volunteer position
• An end of year gift
• Insured for third party liability and accidents
• Travel expenses reimbursement
• Annual volunteer party as a thank you for your efforts
• Possibility of training and information meetings
• Committed contribution to clients
• Full appreciation and a priceless experience

Organization information

Within 's Heeren Loo, the efforts of volunteers are valuable. They contribute to a meaningful

existence of people with intellectual disabilities. Thanks to the many volunteers of

At 's Heeren Loo we can organize extra activities and personal attention and

fulfilling wishes for clients. Think of taking a walk, playing a game or

just having a good conversation over a cup of coffee.

Excited?

Register via vrijwilligers.apeldoorn@sheerenloo.nl . Or contact us for more information

contact the volunteer coordinator Inge Uiterweerd via 06 25 126 920 or

Joyce van den Brink at 06 83 110 964.

In order to work with our clients, a