Gerrit is looking for a buddy!

Who is Gerrit?

Gerrit is a man from 1942. He receives guidance from his own apartment. Gerrit has a mild intellectual disability. And is completely independent with some guidance from the guidance team. He is completely mobile and can cycle independently within Apeldoorn. He travels independently by bus in Apeldoorn to a destination he knows, he needs some support at other destinations. Gerrit also has a taxi pass that he can use. Gerrit is very present both verbally and physically. He is a social person, but likes to decide how or what. It therefore requires tact to deal with this adequately. He loves good food and is morbidly obese. He likes sports, especially football. In the past he has run marathons and played soccer himself. Now he often walks for an hour in the morning. His family lives far away, hence the vacancy for a buddy for Gerrit.

Activities

Gerrit is looking for someone with whom he can go for a walk, visit a football match, have a chat, watch sports on TV, have a coffee somewhere, but above all someone who gives him personal individual attention. He appreciates and soon enjoys someone who comes especially for him and then feels valuable.

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

• 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 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.

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