Do you get as happy with swimming as I do?

For a 13-year-old boy from the adolescent group of KDC de Vlieger, accommodated at the day care centre of Middelséhiem in Westeinde, we are looking for someone who wants to join the swimming pool in Kalverdijkje every week (Tues/Wo) from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. You will also help with changing and support the boy when you go in or out of the pool. In the water, you will accompany him and perform exercises, so it is important that you are in good physical condition. He is in a wheelchair, but can walk small distances with assistance. Swimming will always take place under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

After the first meeting, you have a cup of coffee or tea together and if there is a good click from both sides, a VOG is applied for and a volunteer agreement is drawn up. You will be insured during your voluntary work and will also receive a Christmas package, a small gift on Care Day and Volunteer Day. In addition, you will receive the volunteer newsletter and, if applicable, you will be entitled to a travel allowance.

The boy you will be swimming with has severe multiple disabilities and a developmental age of about 9 months. Being able to empathise with his world of experience is therefore important.
By arrangement, you will also ride with him in the taxi from the day care centre to Kalverdijkje and back.