Digital literacy trainers (volunteers)

Do you want to help better integration of people who applied for asylum specially mothers?  We are looking for Digital literacy trainers (volunteers) 

The Netherlands Red Cross is there for people in need. Both around the corner and far away. We help from our hearts and with our sleeves rolled up. We also make sure that people can help themselves and teach them how to help others. So that in times of need, no one is alone.

Worldwide, we work on the basis of our seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Within mother empowerment program, we help mothers who live in asylum shelters to improve the physical and mental wellbeing and support their integration in the Dutch society. We do this by providing digital literacy workshops. Digital literacy workshops teaches the mother how to use their mobile in daily life to access information and services online, move around, communicate with others using translation tools, learn Dutch language and avail lots of opportunities that are offered online. 

What are you going to do:

·      Conduct digital literacy workshops for small groups of people who live in an asylum shelter- and reception locations or other partner organizations

·      Thinking along about project developments

·      Follow the current affairs regarding vulnerable migrants in the Netherlands and regionally

·      Participate in training courses and team/intervision meetings for volunteers.

We are looking for someone who:

·      Speaks English fluently and preferably an extra language, for example Arabic, Turkish, Tigrinya or Somali

·      Has an education or good experience in Using mobile technology in daily life (those who are still studying are at least in the fourth year of study)

·      Has good communication and social skills

·      Has experience in providing training/workshops and group work

·      Has experience working with people in migration process or working social care

·      Has empathy for people, but can also set professional boundaries

·      Is flexible, independent and acts proactive

·      People with a diverse cultural background are invited to apply!

We offer:

·      Work experience within the largest humanitarian organization in the Netherlands and worldwide

·      A dynamic working environment 

·      A team of committed colleagues 

·      A Red Cross work related training in working with people who seek asylum in the Netherlands 

·      Substantive support by the coordinator or project leader 

·      Travel / expenses compensation and group insurance when working for the Red Cross.

Interest? 

Are you enthusiastic about this volunteer position and do you want to respond immediately? You can apply via the "register" button or via the application form on our own website. You can of course also send us a motivation email with your resume directly, quoting vacancy 2026 number 015.

We hope to meet you soon!