The Overweeghuis aims to provide temporary shelter for women trapped in prostitution, offering peace and support in finding a (new) future perspective. For safety reasons, our address is not visible.
Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering opportunity • Structural
Contact person
Yvonne Eggen
Ask Yvonne a question or contact the organiser directly at contact@overweeghuisgroningen.nl or 0630865065.
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Interesting or nice about this vacancy
With a close-knit team, you can make a big difference for women trapped in prostitution. Het Overweeghuis is a citizens' initiative and an independent foundation operating as a shelter for 6 to 7 women. This foundation was established because there is currently no accessible (crisis) shelter available for these women in Groningen if they wish to take a break or have not yet decided to leave prostitution permanently. As a result, they are given hardly any opportunity to be in a calm and loving environment where they can reflect on how they want to shape their future, what other possibilities exist, and how they can achieve them. Het Overweeghuis offers temporary, accessible 24-hour (crisis) shelter with as few rules as possible. To ensure accessibility, volunteers contribute to safety in and around the immediate vicinity of the house.
During their stay, they stop working in prostitution and receive assistance with controlled drug use. They are also monitored to ensure they do not cause a nuisance to the neighborhood or harass other residents.
As a volunteer, you are the point of contact for the residents, providing practical or supportive assistance. A valuable learning experience in a fascinating, dynamic environment!
Tasks and duties
- Point of contact for female residents in a practical or supportive capacity
- Ensuring a good atmosphere and safety.
- In case of emergencies, call professionals/police
- You choose whether to work day, evening, night, or weekend shifts.
Skills and qualities
- Being a real people person (Friendly, reliable, patient, and able to create a good atmosphere).
- Being involved (having empathy).
- Self-confidence (Remaining calm during emergencies and maintaining an overview).
- Standing firm and having clear boundaries.
- Willing to learn and able to receive feedback.
- The ability to think broadly.
Additional information
- Education/training regarding the issues of the target group.
- You are guided by a coordinator.
- If you live outside Groningen, you can receive a travel allowance.
- You work according to a schedule where you can enter your own availability.
- You receive a volunteer allowance during night and weekend shifts.
- Given the composition of the team, it would be wonderful if we could also welcome volunteers aged 35 and older.
Want to know more about the Overweeghuis or what it is like to volunteer there? Read the volunteer story here.
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The Overweeghuis aims to provide temporary shelter for women trapped in prostitution, offering peace and support in finding a (new) future perspective. For safety reasons, our address is not visible.
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