Interesting about this job
You'll be supporting a somewhat vulnerable group (seniors and those in need of assistance – but not providing transport for people with disabilities) and will be of great help to them by transporting them over those short distances that regular taxis can't cover.
This will also help you gain knowledge and experience, develop new skills, and expand your network.
Job tasks and duties
This is a volunteer position.
Buurttaxi Selwerd & Paddepoel is a project initiated by Wijkbedrijf Selwerd, in collaboration with the municipality of Groningen.
Buurttaxi provides accessible transportation for seniors and those in need of assistance in the Selwerd and Paddepoel neighborhoods. We hope this will encourage people with limited mobility to get out and about more often and maintain their social connections. This is important for this target group (self-reliance) and can sometimes be difficult to achieve via public transport.
The neighborhood taxi is designed for trips ranging from a few hundred meters to approximately two kilometers. The electric taxi has room for up to two passengers, and a folded walker can also be carried.
Minimum education level: mbo
Job skills and qualities
- You are reliable, patient, and have pleasant social skills.
- You get along well with elderly people.
- You are able to lift walkers in and out of taxis and sometimes help with (heavy) bags.
- You have some empathy for the limitations and abilities of elderly people.
- You are flexible with your working hours, which are always negotiable.
- The goal is to keep it enjoyable for everyone, both customers and volunteers.
- Experience working as a driver is a plus, but not required.
- You are available for at least 4-8 hours per week.
- You speak fluent Dutch and have a category B driving license.
Extra information
Interested?
If you'd like to apply or have any questions about this vacancy, please send an email to buurttaxiselwerd@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | accident insurance, volunteer contract |
| Duration | 6 to 12 months |
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 16 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| Location | Selwerd neighbourhood business - St. Buurttaxi Selwerd |
Organisation address and information
St. Buurttaxi Selwerd & Paddepoel
Bottelroosstraat 3
9741 JD Groningen
Website: https://www.buurttaxiselwerd.nl