Host/Hostess

Interesting or nice about this vacancy

• You work together with a nice group of around 40 volunteers/people with a Participation Job and a Basic Job.
• You work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• You will be trained by the Gastmensen coordinator.
• A hostess or host plays an important role in De Oude Bieb; you are often the first point of contact for guests.
• You are the one who ensures a pleasant atmosphere at the coffee table.
• Engaging in conversation with the guests is the primary goal of the hostess or host.
• Guidance and collaboration.
• You will receive comprehensive training and will also be scheduled to work in other departments (activities and the De Biebshop thrift store).
• Free participation in training courses (including Emergency Response).
• High degree of participation.
• Volunteer contract and liability insurance.
• 50% discount on products from our thrift store.
• Volunteer meetings and parties
• Christmas gift.

Tasks and duties

We are a foundation for and by residents of the Lewenborg neighborhood. There is a meeting place at the coffee table, a thrift store, and there is always someone present to listen.
Everyone, regardless of background, is welcome at De Oude Bieb.
We work from the belief that everyone has a talent that can be utilized to help yourself and others move forward.
We are looking for a volunteer for the position of hostess/host.

The work consists of:

• Drinking coffee with visitors, offering a listening ear, monitoring role.
• Ensuring a pleasant atmosphere at the table
• Ensuring that everything is ready to receive visitors.
• Making and pouring coffee/tea.
• Washing dishes and cleaning (toilets, tables, vacuuming, mopping).
• Participation in the Hosts/Hostesses meeting.

Skills and qualities

• You are available for at least 2 half-days (min. 8 hours); more is always welcome, of course!
• You can work in a team but also independently.
• You are social and have strong communication skills.
• You have a positive attitude and know how to convey this to the guests.

Additional information

The vacancy can be filled as a volunteer position or in the form of a participation job (if you receive social assistance benefits under the Participation Act and meet the other conditions).

Does this vacancy appeal to you? Then please contact us! The contact person for volunteers is Fen Strating.