Interesting about this job
Why did our current volunteers become employee Entree?
"The many opportunities to support residents in initiatives they set up themselves is one of the main reasons for me to become a volunteer at WIJ."
"I became a volunteer at WIJ Groningen because it fits in with the work I have done for more than 40 years. You deal with various situations with all groups in society."
"I find volunteering very useful and fun. For me it is important that it really adds something, not only for another person but also for myself.
"I also learn from it. The atmosphere is pleasant and everyone is helpful and kind to each other."
"The contact with residents from the neighbourhood and the contact with other volunteers and staff from the WIJ team gives me the drive to have a good day's work."
Job tasks and duties
As an Entree employee, you will be part of the WIJ team in a district of Groningen. You will inform, advise and support local residents with their questions about, for example, housing, welfare, care and finances. You offer a listening ear and are open to ideas and initiatives from residents. In an initial conversation, you try to clarify the question and look for possibilities together with the resident. You are handy with the computer (searching, registering, e-mailing) and can answer the telephone. If you have experience with rostering, this could also be a task.
Job skills and qualities
- You have some life experience and it is an advantage if you bring knowledge and experience from similar work.
- You are handy with the computer (look up, register, e-mail) and can answer the phone.
- You have good social and communication skills.
- You have a good command of the Dutch language (oral and written).
- You have some knowledge of laws and regulations, social services and the social map.
- You are interested in current developments in the district.
- You can inform, advise and support.
- You can put yourself in the situation of the neighbourhood resident and you have an open attitude.
- It is an advantage if you have experience with rostering.
Extra information
The place of employment for this vacancy is WIJ Corpus den Hoorn.
Would you like to respond immediately? Then email your motivation to: vct@wij.groningen.nl. Do you have any questions? You can also ask them via the same e-mail address.
A VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is part of the procedure.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | accident insurance, training, volunteer contract, volunteer reimbursement, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 8 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| Location | WIJ Corpus den Hoorn, Paterswoldseweg 267, 9728 AC Groningen |
Organisation address and information
WIJ Groningen
Paterswoldseweg 267
9728 AC Groningen
Website: https://jijbijwijgroningen.nl/