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“Wat ik bijzonder vind aan dit werk is dat de mensen die graag bezoek willen ook iets met hun leven willen. Ik ontmoet altijd heel interessante mensen, die mij een kijkje gunnen in hun leven”
Conversation buddy with a listening ear.
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Summary
Do you want to help people to get more grip on their lives? Our volunteers visit (ex) prisoners, we want to be there for the person behind the crime.Detailed description
Who are we?
The Neighbor Foundation is an interdenominational volunteer organization.
The involved and inspiring volunteers support (ex-)prisoners so that they can get a better grip on their lives.
Both in prison and outside.
Because of the experiences, qualities, talents and motivation of volunteers, they together form a colorful whole.
We are active in the Stedendriehoek (Zutphen, Apeldoorn, Deventer) and Achterhoek region.
Activities
When visiting a prisoner in prison or ex-prisoner outside, offering a listening ear or sounding board is very important. They often live in social isolation.
With 'hands behind the back' you offer help.
We ask
You are enthusiastic and motivated.
You can listen well and empathize with the other.
You make contact easily and can indicate your boundaries.
We offer
You will experience how valuable it is to commit yourself to our target group.
You will receive good personal guidance.
You will be offered various training courses and intervision.
You will be invited to the volunteer meetings that are once every 7 weeks.
You will receive a volunteer agreement and expense allowance.
We will apply for a VOG for you.
Time commitment
You can determine this yourself in consultation. The volunteers spend an average of 4 hours every 2 weeks.