De Voorkamer

Met een groep collega’s namen wij vanmorgen deel aan de Migrantour Utrecht in de wijk Lombok. Meer dan één op de drie mensen die nu in Utrecht wonen, heeft een ouder die buiten Nederland is geboren, wat Utrecht verbindt met plaatsen dichtbij en ver over de hele wereld. Negar uit Iran en Denzel uit Senegal vertelden hun persoonlijke verhaal en over de ontwikkelingen in de wijk Lombok. Hoe heeft Lombok zich ontwikkeld en hoe zorg je voor integratie en inclusie in de buurt? We bezochten o.a. Molen de Ster, de Ulu Moskee Utrecht en De Voorkamer. Meer weten over Migrantour Utrecht en hoe het is ontstaan bekijk deze website: https://lnkd.in/e_7am8D8 De Migrantour is aanwezig in tien Europese steden en mede mogelijk gemaakt door het EU-project Erasmus . #migratie #inclusie #integratie #stad #diversiteit #EU

This weekend, members of the Roots Guide Nederland project (led by Pocket Stories) and Migrantour Utrecht - two initiatives focused on bringing about narrative change about immigration in Europe and the Netherlands - came together at De Voorkamer from all throughout the country for a very special moment of exchange. Having been involved in developing both over the last several years, it felt truly special to finally be able to bring so many members of these initiatives together in one place! Following a Migrantour guided walking tour and a special lunch where contributors of both initiatives exchanged their storytelling experiences and what they gained from participating, Roots Guide contributors generously offered Migrantour intercultural companions many copies of the Roots Guide Nederland guidebook and educational toolkit. These impactful publications will be widely shared with Migrantour tour/workshop participants and partners over the coming months. And, given the current political situation in the Netherlands and throughout Europe, the timing couldn't be better. We need as many good resources as possible to continue the hard work involved in raising awareness and facilitating reflection and dialogue on migration, diversity and inclusion. Find out more about the Roots Guide guidebook (in Dutch) at the Pocket Stories site: https://lnkd.in/eezFHp87 Read and download the Roots Guide Educational Toolkit (in English) in PDF: https://lnkd.in/etQfXGa2 Read and download the article entitled 'Beyond multicultural ‘tolerance’: guided tours and guidebooks as transformative tools for civic learning' that I co-authored with Francesco Vietti about both Roots Guide and Migrantour: https://lnkd.in/eJ9npnkM Join a Migrantour Utrecht guided walking tour: https://lnkd.in/emvn3uE6

Vandaag hadden we een betoverende en inspirerende Linosessie bij De Voorkamer ! Samen lieten we ons onderdompelen in het mysterieuze thema “Herfst, Heksen en Halloween” en creëerden we schitterende linoprints.✨🎃🍁🌞 Hartelijk dank aan iedereen die aanwezig was en deze middag tot een groot succes heeft gemaakt! ✨

Join us at De Voorkamer on Saturday 23 November from 15.30 - 20.00 for an inspiring career coaching & networking session on which steps to take to secure a high paying job in the Netherlands. This is for: Anyone who is curious about learning and practicing steps to find a secure high paying job. For this edition, we are working together with Caroline Wacheke Murigi-Kruijer, founder of Invisible Talent (https://lnkd.in/ecrcKsCa) Since launching Invisible Talent in 2019, Caroline has guided over 400 individuals through their career transitions, helping them achieve clarity and confidence as they navigate professional challenges and seize new opportunities 🗓️ Date: Saturday 23 November - From 15.30- 20.00 📍 Location: De Voorkamer (Kanaalstraat 225 Utrecht) 🍽️ Free dinner provided 💬 Workshop in English Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGjZgQ_8 Please invite others, and forward this message to other people 🙂. We have maximum space for 35 people so please be fast to register See you on Saturday 23 November!

Are you interested in starting your own business? Would you like to know more about the process of registering with the KVK and the ins and outs of the Dutch entrepreneurial world? Then join us for the Create your Career day! De Voorkamer and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) are teaming up to provide a space to discuss what it takes to start a business or work as an independent contractor (ZZP’er) in the Netherlands today. A tasty free lunch is included.

CREATE YOUR CAREER DAY: FRIDAY JULY 12 Are you working in the Netherlands? Would like to know more about your rights and how you can best be supported in your work? De Voorkamer and the largest Dutch trade union, FNV, FNV Young & United, are teaming up to organize a new edition of Create your Career. No matter how much work experience you've had, feel free to join and we can learn together at the Create Your Career Event at the Voorkamer in Utrecht. It is also a nice way to get to know more people and share experiences on the Dutch labour market together and broaden your network in Utrecht. At Create Your Career we will be talking about your own work experiences and labor conditions, and look at how to gain power at work! We dive briefly into working hours, paid leave, and then go deeper into how contracts are build up. For those that are interested to become freelancers (zzp'er), we will discuss the aspect of working as an independent as well. Working without a boss and earning even more! This is an idea that leads many people to consider a future as a freelancer. But is this always a smart decision? This lesson covers what it really involves. What are the opportunities, but also the risks? And how does it differ from being an employee? Only when you understand what entrepreneurship entails can you determine if freelancing is right for you. A tasty free lunch is included. Come along and together we will learn how to better organize and claim power at work! Register here: https://lnkd.in/euUd295M Language: The working language of the workshops is English. If required, we can also provide explanations in Dutch to clarify things. PROGRAM: 09.30 - 10.00: Walk-in (we start at 10!) but you are welcome to come earlier 10.00 - 10.15: START/Introduction of program 10.15 - 10.30: Workshop on Labor Contracts 11.45 - 12.30: Lunch 12.30 - 13.30: Workshop on ZZP'er-schap Please register and feel free to share this event with others who are new in the Netherlands and would like to know more about the Dutch labour market and their labour rights! See you then!

(English underneath) We zijn op zoek naar drie nieuwe stagiaires die vanaf september deel willen nemen in wat we hier bij De Voorkamer doen! Er zijn drie verschillende vacatures beschikbaar: (Alle informatie over deadlines, sollicitatieperiode en starttijd van de stage vind je binnen de vacatures) * Communicatie en Projectontwikkeling https://lnkd.in/ePQAY84k... * Creatieve Coördinatie en Communicatie https://lnkd.in/e7gYvk_2... * Communicatie en Projectontwikkeling specifiek bij het Migrantour project https://lnkd.in/edQA5u8t... Alle stages houden zich bezig met algemene taken die gerelateerd zijn aan de titel van de vacature, tegelijkertijd er ook ruimte is om een project naar keuze te ontwikkelen. De vacatures specificeren enkele projecten die we momenteel willen ontwikkelen, maar we moedigen je aan om te solliciteren met een specifiek idee als je dat hebt! Iedereen kan solliciteren: we vragen geen specifieke opleiding en je hoeft geen student te zijn. We bieden onze stagiairs ook een maandelijkse vergoeding. Wat kun je van ons verwachten? Je komt te werken in een betrokken, actief en klein team met een informele sfeer en in een diverse omgeving. Er is veel ruimte om met je eigen ideeën bij te dragen aan De Voorkamer. En ook belangrijk: de beste huisgemaakte lunches van Utrecht! We are looking for three new interns to come and be a part of what we do here at De Voorkamer in September! There are three different vacancies available: (You can find all information about each vacancy including deadlines, interview period, and starting time of the internship in the vacancies) - Communication and Project Development https://lnkd.in/ePQAY84k... - Creative Coordination and Communication https://lnkd.in/e7gYvk_2... - Communication and Project Development specifically with the Migrantour project https://lnkd.in/edQA5u8t... All internships deal with general tasks related to the title of the vacancy while also leaving space to develop one project of your choosing. The vacancies specify some projects we’re currently interested in developing, but we encourage you to apply with a specific idea if you have one! Anyone can apply: we do not require any particular educational background nor do you need to be a student. We also offer a monthly compensation for our interns. What can you expect from us? You will work in a committed, active, and small team with an informal atmosphere and in a diverse environment. There is a lot of room to contribute to De Voorkamer with your own ideas. And also important: the best home cooked lunches in Utrecht! 

Nogmaals dank aan Sasja van FNV Young & United voor haar superleerzame les vorige week! We hebben er allemaal baat bij gehad om te leren over wat de vakbond voor ons kan doen, en wat we voor onszelf en elkaar kunnen doen door lid te worden van de vakbond! Zin in de volgende keer (12 juli!)