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Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

TeamUp Aanvoerder

Community Outreach & ProgramsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNetherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least HBO work-and-thinking level and relevant work experience in psychomotor therapy, pedagogy, education, sports, games, and/or movement.
  • Have demonstrable experience organizing and delivering psychosocial activities for refugee children aged 6 to 18.
  • Have coordination experience, preferably with volunteers.
  • Have strong social skills when working with children, including the ability to set clear boundaries, attend to children's well-being, and work in a trauma-sensitive manner.
  • Speak Dutch at a minimum A2 level and English at a minimum A2 level; additional languages are an advantage, especially languages spoken by children at the opvanglocaties, such as Arabic, Farsi, Tigrinya, and Turkish.
  • Be familiar with MS Office and able to work in a planned and structured way.
  • Have a driving license and access to a car because some opvanglocaties are difficult to reach by public transport.
  • Live in the Limburg region; applicants from outside the region will not be considered.
  • Be authorized to work in the Netherlands for an extended period.
  • Be willing to work across different locations and days from Monday through Thursday as needed, and attend several learning sessions on Fridays each year.
  • Agree to standardized reference checks and provide a recent Certificate of Conduct (VOG) if hired.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and deliver TeamUp activities according to the method and the needs of children aged 6 to 18 at opvanglocaties.
  • Work on-site for activities scheduled weekly between 14:30 and 19:00, except in Maastricht on Tuesdays, where activities end at 20:30; travel from home to the location each day.
  • Arrange the weekly staffing and planning of the volunteer team and serve as the first point of contact for TeamUp at the location.
  • Work with the team to identify concerning behavior in children and ensure follow-up with COA.
  • Guide and onboard new volunteers at the location.
  • Before going on-site, complete administration at home or consult online with colleagues; maintain team administration, including writing evaluations, managing materials, and tracking children's attendance in the TeamUp attendance app.
  • Work with the teams to maintain the quality of TeamUp implementation and delivery in accordance with the developed method, adapting sessions to children's needs and themes.
  • Maintain contact with COA and other relevant organizations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional languages are preferred, particularly Arabic, Farsi, Tigrinya, and Turkish.
  • Coordination experience with volunteers is preferred.

About the Company

Save the Children

Global independent charity improving children's lives

Save the Children is a global, independent charity that helps children in crisis and everyday life. It works in about 120 countries by running programs and campaigns that aim to keep children alive, protect them, help them develop, and let them participate in society. The organization directly delivers services and also advocates for policy changes, working with local partners and communities. Its approach combines field programs with advocacy and partnerships to reach millions of children—last year more than 55 million were helped through its work. What sets it apart is its large international footprint, its clear focus on children’s rights, and its commitment to transparency, collaboration, and integrity while pursuing concrete, measurable changes. The goal is to ensure every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation, and to drive immediate and lasting improvements in children’s lives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1919

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