Who helps farmer Wim?

Who is Wim?

Wim is a man of 75 years old. He has a mild intellectual disability and dementia. Until recently, he still lived on his farm with the help of his neighbor and home care. Unfortunately, he has deteriorated physically so that he can no longer live alone. Wim enjoys horses, other farm animals and being outside. He chats pleasantly and likes to speak dialect/flat. He needs full help with the adl. He will eat and drink on his own if this is in front of him. He uses a wheelchair. Wim is sad, being outside distracts him. Hence the question for a volunteer.

What is Wim asking? Wim prefers to go to the farm on the site where he lives from Monday to Friday from 9.45 to 10.45 am. This is within walking distance. He likes to watch the mucking out of the stables. Also in the afternoon from 1 pm it would be nice if Wim could go for a walk and then be at the farm around 1.30 pm for his work on the farm. If you are interested, but are not able to do it every day, we would also like to hear from you.

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, for more information, contact Jeannette Boezerooij 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.