Who comes to have a nice chat with Berend every now and then?

Who is Berend?

Berend is a 65 year old man with a mild intellectual disability. Berend lives in an apartment near the center of Apeldoorn and receives the help he needs 24 hours a day. He likes to chat, about things like the past and Apeldoorn. He likes watching TV and is interested in trucks. He sits in a wheelchair, which he can move within the house himself. He is helped on longer distances.

He is hearing impaired and wears 2 hearing aids.

What does Berend ask?

Berend is looking for a volunteer who would like to visit for an hour once every 14 days. Someone with whom he can chat about the past and who knows Apeldoorn a little. This talk often only lasts fifteen minutes. When the weather is nice, a walk with Berend is also very nice, with perhaps a visit to the snack bar nearby.

If you come, he will really appreciate it. The day and frequency can be agreed upon.

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
• Involved 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 for people with intellectual disabilities. Thanks to the many volunteers from 'Heeren Loo, we can organize extra activities and provide 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?

Register via redactie.apeldoorn@sheerenloo.nl . Or contact Inge Uiterweerd for more information on 06 2512 6920.

To work with our clients, you are required to have a Certificate of Good Conduct. This is requested via 's Heeren Loo, it is completely free.