Interesting about this job
Why did our current volunteers become Entrance staff members?
"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 matches 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, mailing) and can answer the telephone. WIJ Vinkhuizen is a dynamic place where there is always something going on.
Job skills and qualities
- You have some life experience and it is an advantage if you bring knowledge and experience from similar work.
- You have an affinity with finance, schemes and facilities.
- You are handy with the computer (looking up, recording, emailing) 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 have an open attitude.
Extra information
Maybe a 2nd part of the day will be added in addition to Monday mornings.
Would you like to respond immediately? Then email your motivation to: vct@wij.groningen.nl. For questions about the vacancy, you can also contact us at this e-mail address.
A VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is part of procedure. There is also a volunteer allowance and volunteer insurance.
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 |
| monday morning, thursday morning | |
| Location | WIJ Vinkhuizen, Boraxstraat 2 (rear of MFC 't Vinkhuys), 9743 VP, Groningen |
Organisation address and information
WIJ Groningen
Paterswoldseweg 267
9728 AC Groningen
Website: https://jijbijwijgroningen.nl/