HELP WORKER POPULATION CARE KENNEMERLAND

Do you support people in their most vulnerable moments during traumatic events?

Every municipality in the Netherlands has the task of caring for its residents in the event of a disaster or crisis. The Red Cross has been appointed by the government to support municipalities in this. In addition to the military, the police, the fire brigade and the hospitals, the Population Care team is ready to provide assistance to affected people. For example, the team can help with the evacuation and shelter of residents after a fire or flood. The team is also ready to assist people after a tragic event. We provide population care on a large and small scale. Not all requests for assistance are urgent. For example, the team also helps with the temporary support of asylum seekers when starting up a crisis emergency shelter location. Schiphol is also part of the working area. The Red Cross regularly takes action here in the event of major disruptions and when travellers are stranded.

We are looking for a candidate for the Kennemerland district

Care providers Population care Kennemerland

on a call basis at various locations

About what you are going to do

· After a call in your region, you report to your team leader and team to provide assistance at a shelter location;

· You are the first point of contact for those affected at that time;

· You provide help and care. This can vary from organizational and practical to helping hands and a listening ear. Providing food, sanitary facilities and/or a place to sleep can also be part of your task.

About the team

As a Population Care Worker, the district team Red Cross Kennemerland is your base. The Head of Population Care ensures that you feel connected to the team and is your point of contact. During a deployment, you are managed by the Population Care Team Leader. You work together with other volunteers in a great team. Together you are ready to accommodate vulnerable people at various locations in the Kennemerland district.

About you

· For this position it is necessary that you speak Dutch well and are in good physical and mental condition;

· You make contact smoothly, put others at ease and have good social skills, but you also know how to tackle things;

· You are flexible and work independently in a team;

· You have your own transportation to travel to the location in your region when called;

· You are in possession of a first aid certificate or are willing to obtain one through us;

· You are willing to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG); the costs will be reimbursed;

· You are willing to follow E-learnings to become acquainted with the Red Cross and its basic principles;

· You ensure that your knowledge and skills remain up-to-date so that you can continue to volunteer for the Red Cross.

About what this volunteer work brings you

· Great satisfaction, because you provide essential help to fellow human beings where and when it is really needed;

· An opportunity to further develop yourself and your assertive or humanitarian qualities in a crisis situation, thereby gaining experience and building a network within an emergency aid organization;

· You will receive a volunteer agreement, which will reimburse travel expenses and costs. You will also be insured during the work.

Something for you?

Apply directly via the application button!

More information can be found on the Red Cross website.

About us

Helping people in need around the corner – and far away, from our hearts and with our sleeves rolled up – that is what the Red Cross stands for.

We do this by increasing the resilience of people, so that they help themselves and others in emergency situations. In addition, we offer emergency aid and increase the helpfulness and willingness to help. The Red Cross helps in the Netherlands together with more than fourteen thousand volunteers by offering, among other things, Emergency Aid, Event Aid, First Aid (education) and Citizen Aid. We are the link in the field of self-reliance between the (local) care and safety domain.

When selecting the right candidate, the Red Cross is not guided by cultural background, physical limitations, gender identity, religious beliefs, orientation or age.

We do not appreciate acquisition.

vacancy number KL2306