Volunteers wanted for the listening line

Do you often hear that you can listen so well? Then the Listening Line is looking for you! People can come to you for a story, anonymously and safely. They feel heard, supported by your listening ear and sometimes even gain insight into a problem or question. As a volunteer at the Listening Line on location Venlo, you are part of a national team that ensures accessibility of the Listening Line day and night. People can go by phone, e-mail and chat for an anonymous, confidential conversation in case of problems, sadness or concerns. The need for this real attention is great, volunteers of the Listening Line conduct about 250,000 conversations a year. Good training and guidance will make you an expert discussion partner. A selection interview will take place in advance. No previous education or work experience is required. However, it is important that you have space in your head, heart and agenda to do this work. It is also important that you are eager to learn, have an open attitude and are interested in your fellow man. Time investment is 4 hours per week including a night shift once a month. You can do the service on location or from home. What does the Listening Line offer You are entrusted with a lot as a volunteer at the Listening Line. Sometimes it's about topics you didn't even suspect existed. Not an easy job, but certainly not a boring one. Every conversation is different. You don't offer solutions or answers, by listening you help the other person understand how he or she can move on. Sometimes people just want to hear a voice, to tell their story. Of course you will receive thorough training and good guidance from professionals for this work. In short: serious volunteer work that will make you a wiser person!