Interesting about this job
Maxima Stad is a clothing bank that provides free high-quality clothing to minima in the municipality of Groningen. The shop is located at Oosterhamriklaan and is run entirely by enthusiastic and committed volunteers. An equally voluntary board ensures that the shop is healthy and future-proof. The board keeps an overview of the financial situation and operations and maintains contact with the municipality, the Voedselbank and other cooperating parties.
Maxima Stad is part of the provincial network Kledingbanken Maxima, consisting of seven clothing banks (Maxima Stad, Midden Groningen, Eemsdelta, Veendam, Oldambt, Westerkwartier and Hogeland). Kledingbanken Maxima places emphasis on sustainable operations.
Job tasks and duties
As president of Maxima City, you are the inspirational and representative calling card of our foundation. Together with the rest of the board, you will set the shop's direction and represent it in the provincial network and beyond.
Minimum education level: hbo/wo
Job skills and qualities
What we ask of you:
- You have feeling and empathy for our target group.
- You have an eye for and feel for sustainability.
- You know what is going on on the (shop) floor of Maxima.
- You have a good network in/around the city and easily connect with people from all walks of life.
- You are focused on cooperation; both on the board and with other local parties with the aim of making an offer that matches the demand of people with little money to make ends meet.
- You are happy to commit approximately 2-4 hours per week (including attending and chairing the board meeting once a month) and a provincial network meeting once a quarter.
Extra information
*This availability is for 9 months of the year: Maxima City is closed in February due to the collection change and in July and August there is summer recess.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work, Thuiswerk mogelijk |
|---|---|
| Services | Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 2 hours, max 4 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | Mostly from home |
Organisation address and information
Stichting Kledingbank Maxima-stad
Oosterhamriklaan 91
9715 PA Groningen
Website: http://www.groningenstad.kledingbankmaxima.nl/