Interesting about this job
- Every day at Gea is different.
- The great thing about this work is that you make a lot of people in poverty extremely happy with things they can take away for free.
- It is rewarding work, besides giving things away the shop is also a social meeting place.
- You get people out of their isolation. In short, a warm bath to come and to work!
Job tasks and duties
Gea's Weggeefwinkel has grown from a Facebook page into a physical shop on Metaallaan with now about 200 unique visitors a week. Customers are allowed to take away 10 items each week. Toys, DVDs, books, home accessories, shoes, clothes, underwear, you name it and it's in the shop. Everything in the shop is free. The shop is run by a friendly club of volunteers where everyone is welcomed with open arms.
The shop's opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Every first Saturday of the month, the shop is open from noon to 4pm. Volunteers arrive an hour before opening time. Then they chat, restock the shop and divide tasks. The different tasks are:
- Welcome visitors.
- Sorting and cleaning inputs.
- Keeping the shop tidy.
- Talking to customers.
- Cash register duties.
Minimum education level: lbo/mavo/vmbo
Job skills and qualities
- Be sociable and customer-friendly.
- Cooperate with other volunteers.
- To be determined and clear to visitors.
- Be presentable.
- Comply with rules.
Extra information
Gea’s giveaway shop was founded by Gea Topelen-Wilkens. The give-away shop is intended for everyone. In particular, she would like to serve the minima with it.
Note: at Gea's Weggeefwinkel there are also opportunities for participation jobs! For more information, contact Gea: 06-12997073
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 5 hours, max 16 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| monday afternoon, wednesday afternoon, friday afternoon | |
| Location | Gea's Weggeefwinkel, Metaallaan 255 in Vinkhuizen |
Organisation address and information
Gea's Weggeefwinkel Vinkhuizen
Metaallaan 255
9743 BV Groningen
Website: https://www.weggeefwinkelvinkhuizen.nl/