Interesting about this job
- You will learn a lot about finance yourself, but also about guiding groups.
- You will be coached throughout.
- You expand your network and develop yourself.
- You help other people become more socially and financially resilient.
Job tasks and duties
As a savings circle facilitator, you will help set up the savings circle. In the savings circle, you help make agreements, divide tasks and discuss things that people in the savings circle find important. You supervise a savings circle for at least één period of about 9 months and make sure it runs smoothly.
What is a savings circle?
Savings circles are self-help groups in which members learn from each other how to handle money, themselves and each other well. Each participant sets a goal in advance for which to save. During regular meetings, group members put in an amount that can vary per member and per meeting. After a period of about 9 months, each member gets the savings back. However, the savings circle is about much more than just saving: it is also about motivating and inspiring each other and exchanging experiences. Therefore, the savings circle is also a training ground for social skills. Participating in a savings circle increases social and financial resilience.
Please note that the savings circle is also a training ground for social skills.
Job skills and qualities
- Someone who gets on well with people, is easy to talk to, a good listener and can explain clearly.
- In addition, you keep agreements, can create a pleasant atmosphere and can take the lead in a group.
- Furthermore, you speak, read and write in (simple) Dutch. It is also important that you can do maths: addition and subtraction, with or without a calculator.
Extra information
Before you start your savings circle, you will receive training consisting of 2 or 3 days. You will also receive the materials you need for the savings circle. We will help and coach you at the start of your savings group and afterwards. You will also receive a volunteer contract. Your expenses are reimbursed and you receive a volunteer's allowance. And after the savings circle period, if you have guided a group well, you will receive a certificate. That certificate can help you when you want to guide new saving circles or if you want to find other work.
See also the flyer https://armoedegroningen.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cash2Grow-flyer-spaarkringbegeleider.pdf
We always have an introductory meeting first so we can see if we click.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | training, volunteer contract, expense allowance, volunteer reimbursement |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 1 hour, max 2 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | Location in Groningen, to be determined. |
Organisation address and information
Stichting Cash2Grow
Viaductstraat 3-4
9725 BG Groningen
Website: https://www.cash2grow.org