Chairperson of the Humanist Association, Groningen and Ommelanden branch

Interesting or nice about this vacancy

Lots of contact with people.

Tasks and duties

Who are we

The Humanist Association Groningen Branch is a local branch of the Humanist Association. With a dedicated team of volunteers, we organize lectures, meetings, and gatherings where our members and interested individuals can engage in conversation about topics close to our hearts. You can come to us for meaning, conversation, and humanist content. Additionally, we program courses and in-depth workshops offered by the National Office of the Humanist Association. The branch's board oversees finances, manages communication, and collaborates with other religious organizations to promote humanist ideals.

Job description

As chair of our chapter, you are the one who places humanism at the center of our actions. You are responsible for leading board meetings, coordinating activities, and representing the chapter to external parties. It would be beneficial if you could develop a vision for the future of our chapter.

Tasks and responsibilities

Chairing board meetings and gatherings. Maintaining contact with members, volunteers, and external partners. Fulfilling your chairmanship in a way that suits you.

We ask

• You are a humanist, and already a member or willing to become a member of the Humanist Association.
• Good communication skills
• You have a proactive and connecting personality.
• You preferably have previous work experience in a volunteer organization.

We offer

• A meaningful role within an engaged community
• Opportunity to shape activities and promote humanist ideas
• Collaboration with enthusiastic volunteers
• We meet once a month in the evening. In addition, we see each other regularly at gatherings. You can expect a minimum time commitment of half a day per week for your chairperson role.

It is possible to shadow first before deciding whether this role suits you.

Contact and application

Interested? Send an email with your motivation and relevant experience to Ieke Verveld at secretaris@hvgroningen.nl. You can also contact her with any questions.

Skills and qualities

The chairperson must be (or become) a member of the Humanist Association and must be capable of promoting the Humanist ideal and acting as a connector.

Additional information

For further questions and/or to respond, please contact Willem Waard .