Do you know anyone with memory problems?
Volunteering that suits you
Would you like to stay active and make a difference to someone else’s life? If so, volunteering could be a great step.
BreinBrigade helps people with memory problems, such as dementia or acquired brain injury (ABI), to find suitable voluntary work in Lelystad. Together, we look at what you enjoy, what you’re good at and what suits you best.
Volunteering your way
You can get started from:
- 1 hour per week
- half a day per week
- several half-days per week
You have more to offer than you think
Volunteers help, for example, with maintenance, catering, cultural activities, administration, events or reception duties. Opportunities include:
- Agora Theatre
- Aviodrome
- Radio Lelystad
- Van der Valk
- Tom’s Creek
- Sterk met Elkaar Foundation
- El Placer
- Promotrade
- Coloriet
- MotorMetaal
and many more organisations in Lelystad.
Discover the options
Would you like to find out if volunteering is right for you? We’d love to meet you. Fill in the form and we’ll get in touch. Together, we’ll find the right role for you.
Are you curious about the opportunities available? Then take a look at what’s on offer via the link below. This will take you to the Vrijwilligerscentrale platform, which supports us in finding suitable voluntary work.
More information?
Contact us
Are you curious about the opportunities for volunteering through the BreinBrigade, or do you have any questions? Manon Geerlings will be happy to answer them.
How BreinBrigade works
Are you curious about how the process works if you want to volunteer with an organisation in Lelystad via the BreinBrigade? We’ll explain it to you in 8 steps.
1. Sign up
Let us know if you’d like to do voluntary work. You can do this via the registration form or by contacting us.
2. We’ll give you a call
A member of staff from Welzijn Lelystad will contact you. Together, we will arrange an appointment for an introductory meeting.
3. We’d like to get to know you
We’ll talk about what you enjoy, what you’re good at and what sort of voluntary work suits you. We’ll also discuss practical matters, such as days, times and transport.
4. A place for you
We’ll look for volunteer work that matches your wishes and abilities. Have we found something? Then we’ll discuss it with you first.
5. Visiting
You’ll get to know the organisation and receive an explanation of the voluntary work involved. Together, we’ll see if it’s a place where you feel at home.
6. You’re about to get started
Did you enjoy getting to know us? Then you can start volunteering. After a trial period, we’ll review how things are going together.
7. We stay in touch
After a while, we’ll get in touch to see how things are going. We’ll discuss whether everything is going as you’d like.
8. We work with you to find solutions
If anything changes or if you have any questions, you’re always welcome to get in touch. We’re happy to help you find the right solution.
Make a difference as a partner of BreinBrigade
Meaningful volunteering
Offer a volunteering role and help people with early-stage dementia to remain active. They can put their talents to good use, feel valued and stay engaged with society.
Brein Brigade connects your organisation with motivated volunteers and ensures a suitable match. We provide guidance where necessary.
With BreinBrigade, you’re not just deploying volunteers – you’re putting talent into action.
The following companies and organisations are already members of BreinBrigade: Agora Theatre, Aviodrome, Radio Lelystad, Van der Valk, Tom’s Creek, Stichting Sterk met Elkaar, El Placer, Promotrade, Coloriet and MotorMetaal.
Matching volunteers with organisations
How does BreinBrigade work?
BreinBrigade connects people with memory problems with organisations looking to provide opportunities for voluntary work. Together, we look for activities that suit a person’s talents, interests and abilities.
This creates a valuable partnership for both the volunteer and the organisation. Volunteers remain active and engaged, whilst organisations can count on a motivated volunteer. We guide the entire process, from the initial introduction to the final evaluation.
Six steps to finding a match
- Sign up
- Introduction and coordination
- Match with a volunteer
- Introduction and getting started
- Guidance and evaluation
- Part of the network
How does this benefit your organisation?
- Extra support with daily tasks
- A committed volunteer who is keen to make a contribution
- A careful match that suits your organisation
- Guidance and support from BreinBrigade
- New contacts within the network
More information?
Contact us
Would you like to offer people with memory problems a place as a volunteer in your organisation? Irene Medema would be happy to discuss the options with you.