Living room host for the Respite House Groningen

What do you do as a volunteer?

• Drinking coffee or tea together and chatting.
• Lend a hand with meals
• Company or assist with activities
• Taking a walk with a guest.
• Helping to keep the atmosphere warm and relaxed.

What can you expect?

• There are 3 shifts per day of 4 hours:
• 09:00 - 13:00
• 13:00 - 17:00
• 17.00 - 21.00
• The Respite House runs 7 days a week.
• You will always work with 2 volunteers per shift.
• You can always consult with a professional colleague, confident that you can do it together.
• Experience is not required - you will be well trained and supervised.
• Good accessibility: plenty of free parking and a good public transport connection.
• Training and peer review to share experiences.
• Jolly volunteer moments.
• Travel allowance and volunteer allowance.

• Listening ear - you can listen attentively and patiently.
• Empathy and respect - you are sensitive to someone's feelings and boundaries.
• Reliability - guests and colleagues can count on you.
• Team player - you always work together with another volunteer and a professional.
• Relaxation and friendliness - you help create a relaxed atmosphere.
• Flexibility - you can respond to what a guest needs at that moment.
• Basic communication - you can engage in clear and friendly conversation.
• No specific experience needed - anyone with the right attitude and motivation can become a volunteer.

The Respite House is a warm place where people who are temporarily stuck due to mental symptoms or tensions can take a breather.
In the Respite House, we are there as people for people - simple, warm and together.
Here, it's all about little things that make a big difference: having a cup of coffee, going for a walk together or lending a hand with a meal.
What makes this work so fun?

• You meet special people, hear inspiring stories and really mean something to someone who needs support.
• You work together and are part of a warm and committed team.
• You receive guidance, training and enjoyable volunteer moments.
• You give your time and attention - we offer you gratitude, connection and a place that energises you too.