Interesting about this job
Students can use The Children's Helpline as a work experience placement.
There are many opportunities for advancement.
Job tasks and duties
Volunteers answer calls from children and young people (aged 8 to 18) via phone and chat. They work 4-6 hours a week for at least a year. The Children's Helpline has its own selection procedure and an internal basic training and familiarisation period. We offer work experience places for HBO and WO students.
Minimum education level: hbo/wo
Job skills and qualities
We are looking for volunteers (18 years and older) who enjoy having contact with children and young people aged 8-18, who fit in with the basic principles of the Children's Hotline (taking the target group seriously, wanting to promote children's self-reliance) and are willing and able to work without judgement. Furthermore, it is important that you want to learn and enjoy looking critically at your own work.
Extra information
Also see:
www.kindertelefoon.nl under the 'working at' link, 'volunteer'. There you can apply, you will receive information and an application form. Once this has been completed and returned to us along with your CV, we will contact you about possible follow-up.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance, accident insurance, training, volunteer contract, expense allowance, travel expenses |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 11 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | Kwinkenplein 8-3 |
Organisation address and information
De Kindertelefoon
Kwinkenplein 8-3
9712 GZ Groningen
Website: http://www.kindertelefoon.nl