In April 2024, the doors opened to the first Maggie's Center in the Netherlands, located in Groningen. The center offers a healing and home-like environment where people dealing with cancer, together ...
Enthusiastic host/hostess
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Opportunity • Structural
Contact person
Lente van Veen
Ask Lente a question or contact the organiser directly at l.vanveen@maggiescenters.nl or 0502111744.
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Interesting or nice about this vacancy
In April 2024, the doors opened to the first Maggie's Center in the Netherlands, located in Groningen. The center offers a healing and home-like environment where people who have (had) cancer, along with their partners, family members, and friends, can access a comprehensive range of psychosocial support and guidance free of charge, complementing existing initiatives. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are looking for an enthusiastic host or hostess who can contribute to this and ensure a warm welcome.
We offer:
- Recognition for your efforts and the impact you make.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where volunteers are valued and encouraged.
- The opportunity to help build the first Maggie's Center in the Netherlands.
- A warm, home-like work environment.
- Training and education in specific skills.
- A travel allowance of 0.21 cents per km, with a maximum of 22 km one-way; parking is not available at the center, therefore we encourage the use of bicycles or public transport.
Tasks and duties
As a host/hostess, you can;
- Ensuring a warm welcome, so that visitors can feel at home.
- Offering a cup of coffee or tea and having a chat with the visitors.
- Explain the possibilities within our center.
- Assessing the reasons why visitors come to the center and anticipating them.
- Refer a visitor to the relevant professional where necessary.
- Ensuring a clean, well-maintained, tidy, and welcoming center.
- Ensure that all supplies are in order and remain replenished.
Skills and qualities
- Has an affinity with our target group and the field of work.
- Possesses empathy and a sense of responsibility.
- Is visitor-oriented, presentable, and hospitable.
- Knows how to guard the boundaries between the tasks of a volunteer and the professional.
- Possesses good communication skills.
- Is able to perform physical tasks.
- Proficiency in spoken and written Dutch.
- Is available for an extended period, preferably at least one year.
- Is at least 21 years old and not studying.
- Is available for one half-day (4 hours) per week according to a fixed schedule, and is additionally available for an occasional extra half-day due to illness or vacation.
- Is available for meetings a number of times a year (mandatory nature).
- Is computer literate (communication center is via email).
Additional information
You can find more information about Maggie's Center at www.maggiescenters.nl or watch the video:https://vimeo.com/684193581/7c1b426671
Read one of the volunteer experience stories here to learn more about Maggie's and what it is like to work there.
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About Maggie's Center Groningen
In April 2024, the doors opened to the first Maggie's Center in the Netherlands, located in Groningen. The center offers a healing and home-like environment where people dealing with cancer, together with their partners, family members, and friends, can access a comprehensive range of psychosocial support and guidance free of charge, complementing existing initiatives. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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