Looking for a cycling buddy for the tandem

Looking for a cycling buddy for the tandem

Organisation role
Regenboogbrink 12, 7325 BA Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Befriending
People with disabilities

Contact person

Inge Uiterweerd

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Summary

Theo really enjoys cycling and uses a tandem for this, so he is looking for someone who also likes cycling and wants to go out with him at the weekend.

Detailed description

Theo is a quiet 57-year-old man with Down syndrome. He does not speak himself but understands what is being said to him, provided the message is clearly told succinctly.
Theo really enjoys cycling and uses a tandem for this, so he is looking for someone who also likes cycling and wants to go out with him at the weekend. He would prefer to do this with a man who is between 35 and 55 years old.

Do you like this and would you like to jump on the pedals, we would like to hear from you!


What we ask

• Affinity with people with intellectual disabilities
• You can deal with people calmly and kindly and clearly
• You are caring and have a sense of humor
• You are available for a longer period of time


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 the 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 the volunteer coordinator for more information on 06 2512 6920.
A VOG is required from you to work with our clients.
This is requested through 's Heeren Loo, this is completely free.

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About s Heeren Loo Locatie Apeldoorn

At the Groot Schuylenburg residential care park in Apeldoorn, people with an intellectual disability and/or other disabilities live and work in a protected environment.

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