Enthusiastic young people wanted (m/f)

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer (aged between 16 and 27) who feels driven to support other (vulnerable) young people and help them on the basis of his or her own hands-on expertise. U-2B Heard! offers opportunities for everyone to grow and develop in all areas. Need help with the Dutch language? We can help.

The following conditions apply: 

• Aged between 16 and 27 
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn 
• Must possess the courage to be critical 
• Flexible in terms of availability (sometimes we have to work evenings or other day than our working days)
• Available at least 2 afternoons (days: Mon, Tue, Thu)  
• It's vital to be in a vulnerable position yourself or been in a vulnerable position (like: having major debts, living in a shelter, be in psychiatric care, various problems due to a chronical disease, LHBTI+ troubles etc.) 

Don Bosco Spirit / U-2B Heard! is a client platform for and by vulnerable young people. We promote the interests of these young people. We come together, examine current situations and think about future prospects. We provide institutions and the municipality with solicited and unsolicited advice. We discuss current themes. The U-2B Heard! group stands out through the active participation of young people from Utrecht, all from different homes and backgrounds but with one shared goal: ‘to give a voice and a face to the target group in the city of Utrecht.’ 

Among other things, we attend training sessions, workshops, city council meetings, council information evenings and other meetings which appeal to the target group. We mainly cast a critical glance at administrators and policymakers, aiming to improve the situation of vulnerable young people as much as possible. We also do a lot of fun things together, such as Christmas dinner, visiting the European parliament, participating in the campaigns of the Oranje Fonds/NL Doet and an annual team-building weekend. 

Commitment 
12 to 18 hours per week, relatively long-term (several months or more)  

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

Location 
Across the city 

Sector 
Health & welfare  

Activity 
Other