Since its foundation in 1974, Johanniter Nederland has developed different projects in the areas of home care, social services, care for elderly and homeless people as well as persons with disabilities. It also offers holidays for the latter.
The Project
In 2023, we are going to organise five holiday weeks for older people in need of care. Every week-long holiday will be spent at a hotel in the Netherlands, with several trips planned
The Volunteer
The volunteers participating in the week take care of the holiday guests. Helping someone to shower and get dressed is an example of what care is given. Sometimes it can be necessary to help someone go to the toilet. During the week, we make several trips. The volunteers come along to help the guests. Taking someone by the arm or pushing a wheelchair can be one of the tasks to all over ensure that the guest has a carefree, happy holiday.
Where?
The holiday weeks will take place in Lemele (province Overijssel), Lunteren (province Gelderland) and in Ermelo (province Gelderland).
When?
30th September – 6th October: Denneheul in Ermelo
Who can apply?
If you like taking care of people and making sure the guests have an unforgettable holiday week, you are more than welcome to join one of our holidays. A good command of English is important.
Other important information
The holidays start on Saturday afternoon and end the following Friday in the morning. During the week, the volunteer will stay and sleep at the hotel where the holiday takes place. Meals are provided during the week. The volunteer will have accommodation at the respective hotel from Saturday afternoon until the next Friday morning.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN-Office at join.office@johanniter.org.
The Project
During the holiday season in December 2023, we organise two five-day holidays for lonely elderly who cannot afford to go on a holiday themselves. The holidays will be spent at a hotel in the Netherlands.
The Volunteer
The volunteers participating in the week take care of the holiday guests by giving them their full attention, organising activities and activating the holiday spirit. During the week, we make several trips. The volunteers ensure that the guests have a carefree, happy holiday.
Where?
These holidays will take place in De Rijp (province North-Holland).
When?
23rd December – 27th December 2023: De Rijper Eilanden in De Rijp – The Netherlands
29th December 2023 – 1st January 2024: Hotel De Rijper Eilanden in De Rijp – The Netherlands
Who can apply?
If you like taking care of people and making sure the guests have an unforgettable holiday week, you are more than welcome to join one of our holidays. A good command of English is important.
Other important information
Each holiday we accommodate 20 guests with 10 volunteers. As a volunteer you will take care of our guests, but the guests don’t need medical attention.
During the holiday, the volunteer will stay and sleep at the hotel where the holidays take place. Meals are provided during the week. The volunteer will have accommodation during the duration of the holiday.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact the JOIN-Office at join.office@johanniter.org.
