About
Support with personal development and social participation
The Enschede Library is looking for: Host / Hostess (on a voluntary basis)
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.volunteer.deedmob.com/o/Bibliotheek-Enschede/opportunities/The-Enschede-Library-is-looking-for-Host--Hostess-on-a-voluntary-basis/40177 to join
Summary
As a hostess or host, you are the business card of the Library. You work in a team with other volunteers and a permanent employee.Detailed description
De Bibliotheek is the place to be in Enschede for information, knowledge, culture and reading pleasure for and from everyone. We stimulate curiosity, provide inspiration and invite people to meet. Young and old, member or non-member, can walk in. In addition to the central library in the center, there are four neighborhood libraries, a youth library and a book at home service. Together we ensure that the Library is an environment where young and old can discover the pleasure of reading and learning. Nothing is necessary, everything is allowed. You can study and work with us, follow a course online, or just relax with a magazine or good book. In short, the Library is a place where everyone is welcome! And you can help us create awareness of our beautiful work.
Together you ensure that the visitor feels welcome and comfortable in the Library.
In addition:
Guide your visitors and answer questions or refer them to a colleague
You identify questions or problems with the visitor and help where necessary
Make sure that visitors to the Library are seen and heard
Help your employees where necessary during your scheduled shift
What do we ask of you:
Representative, hospitable, customer-oriented and independent
Open attitude (visible, approachable but not obtrusive)
Affinity with people, cultures and media
Reliable (we can count on you)
Involved with the local community
You are available for at least one part of the day per week (also evening and / or Saturday)
Good command of the Dutch language and good communication skills
Flexible and eager to learn (in a developing organization)
Good social skills
This is what we offer you:
A pleasant and inspiring work environment where lifelong learning, meeting and information are central
Volunteer agreement with good conditions. You are insured for damage and liability
Training and guidance of a professional library assistant
A library subscription
Free coffee and tea at the locations
Invitations to fun activities and parties from the Library
For this position, the Library requests a positive certificate of Good Behavior (VOG). The costs for this are reimbursed by the Library.
Would you like to contribute to society by helping people in the Library? Let us know before June 1, 2021. Maybe you will join our team soon!
