Will you be Theo's new walking buddy?

• Enjoy a walk in the area with Theo • Once a week on Tuesday morning, other frequencies are of course also possible, then we will coordinate this based on your wishes and availability • We are looking for a calm, patient and involved volunteer, some affinity with the target group is desirable We are looking for a volunteer who wants to take a walk in the area with Theo. Preferably weekly on Tuesday morning, but we will coordinate this together based on your wishes and availability. Theo is a 73-year-old man with an intellectual disability. He cannot speak, he expresses himself through sounds. You can hear from the intonation whether he likes something or not. He also uses gestures to make things clear. For example, shaking his head no if he doesn't want something or clapping his hands if he likes something. If you ask him something, his first reaction is often no, but if you ask him again, he often wants to. If you insist too much, he can sometimes get irritated. When you meet Theo, the management can give you tips on how to deal with this. Theo understands spoken sentences, for example if you ask him at the table what he wants on his bread, he can point to the topping. If he does not understand something, questions are clarified with objects/gestures or by taking him to what you want from him. He eats and drinks independently. Theo likes to help with household chores such as setting the table and loading and unloading the dishwasher. He also likes to participate in activities outside and he likes to watch television and enjoys the compliments he receives when he has done something (well). We are looking for a calm, patient and committed volunteer who has some affinity with the target group. Would you like to go for a walk with Theo? Please let us know if this sounds like fun to you, then we will meet together without obligation! For more information you can contact Miriam, volunteer coordinator, Severinus