Providing good care for refugees starts with strong teams and well-organized volunteers. As a volunteer coordinator, you’ll ensure our volunteers are well-prepared, supported, and guided. In this role, you’ll be responsible for volunteer management within our organization and, based in the Netherlands, carry out various organizational, administrative, and logistical tasks to support our teams in Greece.
At the Boat Refugee Foundation , we empower people beyond borders. We provide essential medical and psychosocial care to refugees seeking refuge in Europe. We do this on the fringes of Europe, where access to care is lacking. Currently, we are active in Greece. We are close by and offer humanity, equality, and a safe haven amidst inhumane and unsafe situations. We advocate for the interests of refugees and thus contribute to humane reception and living conditions.
What do we offer you?
With us you will not only find a meaningful job, but also:
- Committed team : You’ll work in a small, dedicated team driven by the same passion for improving the world. Together, we strive for humanity and dignity for everyone.
- Fair working conditions: You will receive a one-year contract for 24 hours per week with a salary between €3,373 and €4,107 gross per month (based on 40 hours), participation in the pension plan and a travel allowance.
- Flexible working options:Â The option to work at the office in Ede or from home.
Your role as volunteer coordinator
As a volunteer coordinator, you’ll be the point of contact for our volunteers in the Netherlands, in the field in Greece, and remotely. You’ll ensure they receive proper guidance and enjoy their work.
You’ll coordinate the entire volunteer flow for the Boat Refugee Foundation’s relief efforts in Greece: from the moment a volunteer registers until they return home. You’ll ensure volunteers feel connected and help them become ambassadors for our organization, so they’ll want to volunteer again and inspire others to volunteer and support our work. Recruiting new volunteers (medical professionals, MHPSS professionals, and support crew) is also part of your responsibilities. You’ll also recruit and support volunteers who work remotely to support the organization in other areas.
You will be part of our small program team, reporting to the Head of Programs, managing the planning officer, and working closely with the coordination team in Greece.
Your duties will include:
- Point of contact for volunteers and sharing relevant information and updates.
- Coordinating applications, selection, screening and planning of volunteer projects.
- Recruiting and supporting new volunteers. This involves approximately 100 on-site volunteers per year, plus a team of 8-10 permanent remote volunteers.
- Keeping volunteer information, vacancies, and departure documentation up-to-date.
- Maintaining and expanding collaborations with partners (e.g. hospitals, healthcare institutions, volunteer platforms).
- Supporting policy, strategy, and volunteer vitality; organizing coaches, psychosocial support, and meetings.
- Managing volunteer administration and information provision.
- Manage the planning staff and collaborate on successful project execution.
What are you bringing?
You’re more than just a fixer: you’re someone who wants to make an impact. We’re looking for someone who recognizes themselves in the following:
- HBO working and thinking level.
- At least two years of relevant work experience, including volunteer experience; experience in the humanitarian sector is a plus.
- Demonstrable leadership qualities, preferably with experience in managing an international team (remotely).
- Organizationally strong, structured and able to maintain an overview.
- Decisive, independent, and flexible; you also handle ad hoc tasks.
- Excellent oral and written skills in Dutch and English.
- Sociable, a real team player, networker and clear in communication.
- Technically savvy and a problem-solver: you work independently with Google Workspace and other digital tools and actively seek solutions when something isn’t working.
- Critical and creative: you dare to think outside the box, discuss organizational issues and propose improvements.
How to apply
Ready for this opportunity?
Does this vacancy appeal to you and would you like to use your expertise to help refugees? Apply by sending your cover letter and resume to vacature@bootvluchteling.nl before Monday, March 30th. You can also send any questions regarding this vacancy to this email address. The first interviews are scheduled for April 1st and 2nd.
Note: Requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and references are part of the procedure.