Interesting about this job
At events and emergencies, Red Cross volunteers are on standby, including the Liaison Service volunteers. The Liaison Service is crucial for effective collaboration and coordination during events and emergencies. The Red Cross has its own walkie-talkies and mobile radios for communication during emergency response. The network can vary in size from two walkie-talkie users to an extensive network with its own control room. The Liaison Service teams in Groningen, Drenthe, and Friesland are looking for new Liason Service employees!
Job tasks and duties
- Preparing walkie-talkies and mobile radios for events.
- Preparing and building a network for large events.
- Preparing and building the control room for large events.
- Assisting your fellow volunteers in using walkie-talkies and mobile radios.
- Managing and maintaining communication equipment.
Minimum education level: lbo/mavo/vmbo
Job skills and qualities
- You are customer-focused, quality-oriented, and decisive.
- You are flexible, proactive, and a good team player.
- Experience with radio communications is a plus.
- Knowledge of networks and DMR systems is a plus.
- You are available 4 to 6 hours per week.
Extra information
What do we have to offer you?
- A great feeling, because you're contributing to the work of the Red Cross.
- Various training courses and unlimited access to our online e-learning platform.
- Working with a team of volunteers and professionals.
- You'll receive travel expenses and be insured through the Red Cross while performing your duties.
- If you're interested and demonstrate suitability, there's the option of training as a dispatcher.
Want to know more?
For more information, please contact communications coordinator Thom Heemstra at theemstra@rodekruis.nl.
Interested?
We'd love to receive your resume and cover letter at tvm.noord@rodekruis.nl
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | accident insurance, training, travel expenses, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 6 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| Location | Red Cross logistics centre Groningen |
Organisation address and information
Rode Kruis
Atoomweg 2b
9743 AK Groningen
Website: https://www.rodekruis.nl/noord-nederland