Trucknasium is looking for volunteers
Interested in Volunteering at the DAF Museum?
The DAF Museum has 200 active volunteers working in various roles, including:
- at the reception,
- in the restaurant,
- in the shop,
- as attendants or tour guides,
- in the archive,
- in administration,
- in the workshop,
- as facility staff,
- as IT specialists,
- as supervisors and instructors in the Trucknasium,
- as policy support staff,
- and as board members.
Volunteers receive a compensation for their efforts. In addition, there are several secondary benefits. We also strive to create a pleasant and welcoming working environment. Volunteering comes with responsibilities, but above all, it should be enjoyable.
We could use some extra help in several areas.
If you are interested, please contact:
General Manager
M. Klaassens
T: +31 (0) 40 214 4520
E: MauriceKlaassens@DAF-Museum.nl
We are currently looking for:
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IT Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Provide IT support to DAF Museum staff
- Assist with various hands-on IT-related tasks
- Set up and configure PCs and laptops
- Familiarity with the DAF Trucks IT environment is a plus, but not required
Time Commitment:
1 to 2 days per week, during the museum’s opening hours.
The IT Specialist will be part of the IT department, which currently consists of five team members, each with their own area of IT expertise.
This is a volunteer position. A statutory volunteer allowance applies. -
Hospitality Assistant – Daffetaria/Tavern
Responsibilities:
- Welcome DAF Museum visitors in a friendly and hospitable manner.
- Inform guests about the products and services offered in the Daffetaria/Tavern, take orders, prepare and serve drinks, light meals, and snacks.
- Handle payments using the cash register.
- Ensure that the kitchen and tables are kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Set tables neatly when lunches are scheduled.
- Assist during events held at the Village Square, in the Boardroom, or in the Tavern.
- Balance the cash register at the end of the day.
Time Commitment:
1 to 2 days per week during museum opening hours, with optional shifts in the evening or on weekends. Each day, two to three volunteers are scheduled in the Daffetaria or Tavern.
This is a volunteer position. A statutory volunteer allowance applies. -
Museum Attendant / Guide
Responsibilities:
- Patrol the museum to ensure a pleasant and respectful environment.
- Ensure that visitors treat the exhibits with care and respect.
- Answer visitor questions and help ensure their museum experience meets expectations.
- Be willing to expand your knowledge of the collection and stay informed -this is essential for both attendants and guides.
- Be flexible and ready to support colleagues during busy times - for example, by assisting in the cafeteria.
- In addition to fluency in Dutch, knowledge of a second language (English, German, or French) is an advantage, but not required.
Time Commitment:
As an attendant: approximately 1 day per week during museum opening hours.
As a tour guide: depending on the demand for guided tours.
The museum is operated daily by a team of 8 volunteers.This is a volunteer position. A statutory volunteer allowance applies.
