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Toevlucht is a shelter for undocumented men in Utrecht. We started in December 2013. "Under protest" because there was no place to sleep for these men and we found it inhumane that they had to sleep ...

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Volunteer for De Toevlucht shelter

Volunteer for De Toevlucht shelter

Organisation role · 4 hrs/Week
Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland
Receptionist
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Summary

Volunteering for De Toevlucht is a very global experience. Will you help to keep our shelter going?

Detailed description

De Toevlucht night shelter in Utrecht is looking for new volunteers! De Toevlucht is a shelter for healthy, undocumented men who are not entitled to a place in a different shelter.
You will welcome the guests in the evening, there is a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of scope for contact and coming together. As a volunteer, you can sleep in the separate room provided for the night watch.
In the morning, you will make sure that everyone wakes up on time and leaves the building. The shift is run together with another volunteer and the guests themselves are also very helpful!

Would you enjoy coming into contact with different cultures and helping to keep this shelter open for the target group? If so, please let us know. Use the pink button below to send us an email.

Commitment
4 hours per week, relatively long-term (several months or more) 

Details
Expenses allowance: Yes
Preliminary interview: Yes
Supervision: Yes
Certificate of conduct required?: No
Insurance: Yes
PBO/SBBI status: PBO status
Suitable for English-speaking volunteers: Yes
 
Location
City centre

Sector
Health & welfare 

Activity
Host/hostess/reception 

What volunteers need

🗣️ Native language skills

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

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About Toevlucht

Toevlucht is a shelter for undocumented men in Utrecht. We started in December 2013. "Under protest" because there was no place to sleep for these men and we found it inhumane that they had to sleep on the street.
After a demonstration in May 2014 on the town hall square, the municipality of Utrecht has pledged its support.
Every night, we provide bed, bath and bread to about 24 men through the efforts of volunteers!

De Toevlucht is its own foundation with an ANBI status.
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