Volunteers

Q: Will I receive guidance or training as a volunteer?

You can volunteer at a community organisation in Lelystad. The supervision and training varies from one organisation to another. Feel free to ask about this when responding to a volunteer vacancy. As a volunteer at Welzijn Lelystad , you can attend training courses and receive guidance. Think about workshops on communication, dealing with vulnerable people or a first aid course. This way, you can start working with confidence.

Q: Are there volunteers who can drive people to the hospital, for example?

Sure. Volunteer drivers from De Opstap and ANWB AutoMaatje will take you to the hospital, the hairdresser or a social activity for a small fee. They offer not only transport, but also a listening ear.

Become a volunteer

Make a difference in someone else's life

Sometimes it is enough to have someone beside you. Someone to walk with you, listen or just be there. As a volunteer, you can be that trusted face. Whether you offer a child a safe place as a support parent, accompany them to a hospital appointment or relieve an informal carer by being there for their loved one. Your time and attention mean more than you think.

At Welzijn Lelystad , we are always looking for people like you. People who want to do something for someone else, in a way that suits them. You don't have to have experience. What counts is that you are involved and open to contact. We provide guidance, a good match and a warm welcome in our network of volunteers.

To the Volunteer Centre

Memory problems and volunteering

BrainBrigade

Do you have memory problems, or know someone affected by them? Even then, you can continue to do something fun and meaningful.

The BrainBrigade is there for people with memory problems, such as dementia or non-congenital brain injury, who would like to volunteer. You are welcome at ten organisations and companies in Lelystad. Together, we look at what you can do, in a pleasant and safe environment.

More information about the Brain Brigade

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I want to mean something to others. How do I find volunteering that suits me?

Through the Volunteer Centre of Welzijn Lelystad , you can find volunteer work that suits your interests and time. Think of helping with activities, supporting the neighbourhood or doing something creative with others. Together, we look at what you like, what you can do and how much time you have.

Will I receive guidance or training as a volunteer?

You can volunteer at a community organisation in Lelystad. Guidance and training vary from one organiiation to another. Feel free to ask about this when responding to a volunteer vacancy.

As a volunteer with Welzijn Lelystad , you can attend training courses and receive guidance. Think of workshops on communication, dealing with vulnerable people or a first aid course. This way, you can start working with confidence.

Are there volunteers who can drive people to the hospital, for example?

Sure. Volunteer drivers from De Opstap and ANWB AutoMaatje take you to the hospital, the hairdresser or a social activity for a small fee. They offer not only transport, but also a listening ear.

I have memory problems, can I also volunteer?

Yes, you certainly can! The BrainBrigade is there for people with memory problems, such as dementia or non-congenital brain injury, who would like to volunteer. You are welcome at ten organisations and companies in Lelystad. Together, we look at what you can do, in a pleasant and safe environment. You are not alone: there is guidance and your situation is taken into account.

More information about the Brain Brigade