Janet would like someone to come especially for her

Who is Janet?

Janet is a 53-year-old woman with an intellectual disability. She has a great sense of humor and is in for a laugh. She prefers peace and quiet rather than crowds. She enjoys watching television, listening to music, playing games, cycling and going out for lunch. She likes to send cards to the people close to her. She can read, write and count at group 6 level. She functions socially and emotionally at a toddler level. She has a great need for structure and regularity and sometimes has difficulty when things go differently as she expected. Sometimes she can get really angry about this. As a volunteer you will of course be taught how to deal with this. She likes predictability and not unexpected things.

What is Janet asking?

She is looking for a buddy, preferably a woman between 40 and 60 years old.

Someone who visits her once a month, preferably at the weekend.

Someone who wants to do fun things with her and who likes cycling, a game or a nice lunch just like she does. Just someone who comes especially for her. This doesn't have to be long.

Someone who doesn't back down when it becomes too much for her and who could support her in this.

Someone who, like her, does not like crowds, but who is looking for peace and quiet.

It is expected that she will be very happy to do something with a volunteer and that she will show her appreciation with a radiant smile.

We offer you

• A nice volunteer place
• An end-of-year gift
• Insured for third-party liability and accidents
• Travel allowance
• 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 life for people with intellectual disabilities. Thanks to the many volunteers of 's Heeren Loo, we can organize extra activities and fulfill personal attention and wishes for clients. Think of taking a walk, playing a game or just having a good conversation while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Enthusiastic?

Sign up via volunteers.apeldoorn@sheerenloo.nl . Or contact Inge Uiterweerd on 06 2512 6920 for more information.

A VOG is required from you to work with our clients. This is requested through 's Heeren Loo, this is completely free.