FairWork is looking for VOLUNTEER(S) with knowledge of the Romanian language and culture, M/F, 1 or 2 days a week
As a volunteer, you inform the Romanian workers in the Netherlands about their labour rights and their options in case of labour exploitation. You are the ears and the eyes of our foundation, and you report on the ways Romanian workers are exploited in the Netherlands. FairWork uses this information to improve protection of victims of labour exploitation.
Do you believe everyone in the Netherlands is entitled to fair treatment at work? Do you want to:
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reach out to Romanian workers who are vulnerable to labour exploitation and inform them about their rights and possibilities, through (online) fieldwork?
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inform Romanian and other organisations about FairWork?
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conduct intakes, by phone or face-to-face, with Romanian workers who have problems at work?
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assist our case manager in advising Romanian workers?
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report on the problems Romanian workers in the Netherlands are facing at work and enter your findings in our database?
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make and post new content (Facebook and TikTok)?
Then please apply for this volunteer position now!
We ask for:
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good knowledge of the Romanian language and culture;
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good knowledge of English and/or Dutch;
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good communication and social skills;
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endorsement of our mission;
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availability for a minimum of 8 hours a week, for at least 6 months;
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an independent and proactive work attitude;
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ability to work with computer, e-mail and social media;
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availability to meet once a month, if necessary, at our office in Amsterdam.
We offer:
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a unique chance to gain working experience at an NGO;
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professional training and guidance;
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a team of enthusiastic colleagues in an inspring working environment;
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reimbursement of travel and other expenses.
Application procedure
Do you want to apply for this volunteer position? Please send your CV and a motivational letter before April 25: info@fairwork.nu, please mention “Romanian volunteers” in subject line.
In case of questions about the vacancy, please send an e-mail to: info@fairwork.nu.
About FairWork
In the Netherlands, many migrant workers are being exploited. They work under bad conditions, for instance in agriculture, horticulture, hospitality, construction, domestic work or through job agencies. FairWork works from a victim’s perspective and defends the human rights of victims.