Starting November 1, Hushu House (Help Us Help U House) will open in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. This is a place where people with or without residence papers can receive information and support.
The Red Cross Amsterdam-Amstelland plays a coordinating role in this. Various organizations in Amsterdam Zuidoost work together to warmly welcome these individuals, listen to their stories, and answer their questions. They also provide support and refer them to other organizations if needed. Hushu House also offers warm showers, a place to wash clothes, rest areas, and courses. Hushu House is open during the day on weekdays.
If you are interested in ensuring this place runs smoothly, the Hushu team is looking for you!
What Will You Do?
● Identify and address any organizational issues with the Hushu House coordinators.
● Collaborate with the welcome team to discuss tasks and responsibilities at the location.
● Maintain the facility, including performing minor repairs or reporting issues.
● Take measures to prevent conflicts.
What Do You Bring?
● Proficiency in English or Dutch is required, and knowing an additional language such as Arabic, Farsi, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Twi, or Tigrinya is a plus.
● Ability to work together with people from various backgrounds and cultures effectively.
● Stay calm and act well in tense situations.
● Practical and observant; able to see what needs to be done.
● Handy with basic repairs and some technical knowledge to address minor issues.
● Available for at least one half-day (4 hours) per week for a minimum of one year.
What Do We Offer You?
● Opportunity to attend training sessions.
● Important work that helps people facing difficulties.
● A friendly team of volunteers and staff.
● Informal meetings to meet other volunteers.
In the Hushu House we operate based on seven fundamental principles: humanity; impartiality; neutrality; independence; voluntary service; unity; universality.
If you want to start at the opening in November 2024, please respond to this vacancy as soon as possible using the application button!
We would like to get to know you.