Coffee lovers wanted for museum café of historic canal house museum with hidden church in the attic

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a volunteer in our museum café, you will work independently. Acting as a barista using a professional espresso machine, you will prepare delicious espressos, cappuccinos, and other coffee specialties for museum visitors. You will also sell various other hot and cold drinks, and visitors can order cake and pastries, toasted sandwiches, and paninis from you. You are the friendly, professional face of the museum café! In this volunteer role, you will be part of the Visitors, Service & Safety team, working alongside other volunteers and permanent staff to ensure a welcoming reception for all visitors to our unique and surprising museum.

WHAT KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS ARE REQUIRED?
• You have some experience operating a professional espresso machine; you know how to brew delicious espressos, cappuccinos, and other coffee specialties—or you are willing to learn!
• Ideally, you have some experience in the hospitality industry.
• You are welcoming and friendly, present yourself neatly, and can work independently.
• You can express yourself very well in English. Preferabley you also have some command of Dutch (or are in the process of learning Dutch).

We ask all new volunteers to provide a recent Certificate of Conduct (VOG). The application for the VOG will be arranged by the museum and takes place before the volunteer agreement is signed.

WHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURN?
We offer a wonderful workplace in the city center, featuring enjoyable interactions with visitors from all over the world. You will work alongside enthusiastic museum staff who are eager to share their knowledge. Reimbursement for travel expenses and a weekend allowance is possible. Additionally, you can be reimbursed annually for the cost of a Museum Card (Museumkaart).

WHAT IS THE ADDED VALUE OF THIS VOLUNTEER WORK? As a museum café volunteer at Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer, you contribute to the visitor experience for all our guests. This allows us to offer our visitors that little bit extra.

WORKING HOURS
The museum café is open daily—including weekends—from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Preferably you are available for at least one full shift (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) every two weeks. A half-day shift per week is also an option that can be discussed.

INTERESTED?
Are you interested in this position or would you like to know more about it? Please get in touch and tell us what motivates you to apply, and share your CV (or inform us about your work experience/background in another way).