Volunteer employees wanted in the Library Maarssenbroek

As a hostess or host you are the library's calling card.

Together with the permanent staff member and fellow volunteers, you ensure that the visitor feels welcome and comfortable in the Library. A librarian is present on the work floor during all opening hours to answer substantive questions.

• you, together with the permanent employee, ensure that the visitor feels welcome in the Library

• you ensure that visitors to the Library are seen and heard

• you guide visitors through the Library and answer questions or refer you to a colleague

• you signal to the visitor when there are questions or problems and help where necessary

• you ensure a pleasant atmosphere in the Library, in consultation with the permanent employees, and you help with the clearing and retailing of the materials returned

• you do administrative support tasks in consultation with the permanent employee, such as handling the reservation list, taking books

What do we ask:

• Representative, hospitable and customer-oriented

• Affinity with people, cultures and media

• Reliable (we can count on you)

• Involved in the local community

• You are available for at least one continuous day per week

• Good command of the Dutch language

• Good communicative skills

• Flexible and eager to learn (in a developing organization)

• Good social skills

• Media literate/ computer literate

• Independent and team player

• Open attitude (visible, approachable but not intrusive)

• To be supplemented with specific competencies per location

What can you expect from us:

• A pleasant and inspiring working environment where lifelong learning, meeting and information are central

• Volunteer agreement with good conditions

• Training and supervision of a professional library employee

• A free membership to the Library

• Year-end gift