Volunteer Language Buddies

Voluntary coordinator Language buddies

- 6 to 8 hours a week -

Are you socially involved, do you have organizational talent and would you like to develop this further? Then we are looking for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic coordinator for our Language Buddies project.

Who are we?

Humanitas Utrecht is there for people who want to change their situation on their own, with the help of a volunteer. We make the difference by connecting Utrecht residents without making a distinction in origin, religion or culture. Our more than 400 volunteers support them in getting a grip on money matters or studying, learning to speak Dutch better, processing loss or breaking through loneliness.

Language buddies

Taalmaats is for people from Utrecht who want to learn to speak Dutch better. For example, to make contact with neighbors or colleagues more easily. Or because they want to be able to have a conversation with their child's teacher. Language buddies are linked to a participant that suits them. They meet once a week and together they get to work on speaking the Dutch language, if desired with the aid of teaching materials. The Taalmaat can do this at the participant's home, but also, for example, in a library or community center. Volunteers actively teach participants to become (more) familiar with speaking Dutch.

Activities of the coordinator

• As a coordinator, you involve new volunteers and participants and you conduct introductory meetings.
• You link volunteers to participants and are the first point of contact for them.
• You organize intervision and theme evenings for the volunteers.
• You work together with other coordinators and meet each other in a monthly meeting.

Who are you?

• You are enthusiastic and want to make a difference for someone else.
• You have good communication and organizational skills.
• You can work well together and independently.
• You are available for 6 to 8 hours a week for at least one year.
• You have an affinity with other cultures.

What do we offer?

• Challenging and meaningful work.
• A lot of responsibility, but also a lot of freedom to give your own twist to your work.
• Collaboration with enthusiastic volunteers and professionals from Humanitas.
• Training, guidance and intervision.

Interested or more information?

Do you want to work as a coordinator at Taalmaats? Then we would like to meet you! Contact Anne de Goede