Coordinator

As a coordinator at the Vallei & Veluwe Animal Food Bank Foundation, you are a true jack of all trades and a spider in the web! You are the first point of contact for the location managers and volunteers of a number of distribution locations, and you support the senior coordinator. 

We currently have a total of five distribution locations, but we will agree together the number of locations under your responsibility. You will be coached by the senior coordinator. Together with the senior coordinator, the location managers and volunteers, you ensure that everything is arranged at the distribution points to ensure that the biweekly distributions run smoothly. You are the connecting link between the board, the location managers and volunteers of the locations. 

What responsibilities do you have? 

• You are responsible for the assigned locations (growing with experience). You also work as a backup for the senior coordinator for the other locations. 
• You are the first point of contact for the location managers and volunteers of the assigned locations; 
• Keep track of (practical) questions from volunteers and ensure that they are answered; 
• In consultation with the local team of volunteers, you support the locations in ensuring sufficient stock of dispensing materials; 
• You are a true jack of all trades. In addition to the above-mentioned activities, you also maintain the central warehouse in Wageningen together with the senior coordinator. You also help with PR work such as handing out flyers. You collect large donations (together or alone), and every now and then you go to the Dierenlot Foundation; 
• You perform various services every week, together with the senior coordinator; 
• You are the connecting link between the board and the volunteers; 
• You monitor the agreed processes, procedures and decisions and speak to people if this is not followed; 
• Identifying new developments at the locations and acting accordingly where necessary; 
• Be present as much as possible at meetings such as general meetings, location manager meetings and (internal) events. 

We are looking for: 

• Someone who recognizes themselves in and acts according to our core values: Reliable, helpful and committed; 
• Someone with courage, who stands firm and dares to enter into discussions when necessary, both internally within our foundation and externally to our customers; 
• Someone with a heart for pet welfare; 
• Someone with flexible availability (everything in consultation); 
• Someone for a longer period of time (at least 6 months); 
• Someone with a lot of passion and 'hands-on' commitment; 
• Someone with the power to convey the mission and vision of the foundation to the volunteers and our customers; 
• Someone with a great solution-oriented ability; 
• Someone with a driver's license and own transportation. However, our foundation's means of transport can also be used in consultation. 

What do we offer you? 

• A great and rewarding volunteer position at a great foundation with committed volunteers; 
• Annual outings, presents and meetings; 
• You can follow interesting courses and training for free through the Dierenlot academy and other volunteer organizations; 
• You are collectively insured through the municipality.