Province Social Assistance Manager

What is Social Assistance?

The Social Assistance discipline combines various activities aimed at vulnerable target groups:

Does someone need a temporary aid due to illness or old age? Then that person can go to the lending services of Red Cross branches for it.

Belgian Red Cross-Flanders Has been organizing for more than 25 years Vacation Camps for socially vulnerable children and young people (due to financial problems) who are partially or fully living at home. In addition, Belgian Red Cross-Flanders has been organizing for more than 10 years Adapted Holidays for adults with disabilities, chronic illnesses and the elderly. Out of the demand for vacations for children with disabilities, the project Adapted Holiday Camps was born.

The bridging the gap project of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders targets socially vulnerable preschool or elementary school children. For one hour a week or more, a volunteer comes to offer support to one or more children. This support can be done either at school or at the family's home.

- For people with limited mobility, several departments in wheelchair transportation provided.

Something for you?

We are looking for a driven volunteer to help expand the operation of Social Assistance at the provincial level. As a provincial responsible person you are responsible for the support of the department heads and for the coordination at provincial level. You can build a solid team to shape the operation. Together you detect training needs and ensure good information flow.
You are the missing link between policy matters and local commitment and bear responsibility for this discipline in our province.

Do you have a heart for the vulnerable in society? Do you enjoy building an extensive network? Do you communicate quickly and clearly? Do you not hesitate to make decisions? Do you endorse the mission and guidelines of the Red Cross? Are you prepared for limited travel and sporadic
evening meetings?

Then you are the perfect person to put a face on Social Assistance in East Flanders.

Education and experience:

Experience within a Red Cross department is an asset.
You are willing to undergo required training, learn the structure and outlines of Red Cross.
You can count on professional support from various departments.

Interested?

Send your CV and cover letter to the provincial headquarters of the Red Cross East Flanders:
Ottergemsesteenweg 426, 9000 Ghent or via oost-vlaanderen@rodekruis.be.

Want more information about this volunteer position?
Call the provincial office: 09 243 46 50 or email Jeroen Claeys: jeroen.claeys@rodekruis.be.