LOOKING FOR WORK? - Groot Eiland
LOOKING FOR WORK?
At Groot Eiland you can:
-get help from a jobcoach to find work
-join the team for training courses
-gain work experience
-do voluntary work

We offer training/work experience in:
horeca 
carpentry
urban farming
retail

If you are interested in another sector and need help we also offer job coaching

We offer adapted work in the vegetable garden, the tea room, the creative workshop, or the bakery


Interested? Get in touch via this form or click on the links above for more info and contact



Oeps ... een fout
I am looking for (A OR B OR C)
A. Training/Workexperience
B. Volunteering
C. Jobcoach
(*) : Required field



Below is info on what we offer at Groot Eiland and who to contact. If you do not yet know what you want to do but would like to come for an interview, please send an email to traject@grooteiland.brussels.

Jobcoaching

What?
  • You come to us for an initial interview
  • Together with your job coach, you examine what your expectations are, what training you have already followed and what jobs you have already had
  • We find out what any bottlenecks are

How?
  • The job coach will help you prepare your CV and motivation letter
  • You receive job interview training
  • You learn about your rights and obligations as an employee
  • The job coach actively supports you in your job search
  • Once you have found a job, he/she will follow you on the shop floor for several months

For whom?
  • For person from the Brussels-Capital Region looking for a job
  • You are registered with Actiris (or can register)
  • You are motivated to find a job
  • You have a (basic) knowledge of French or Dutch

Contact
jobcoach@grooteiland.brussels
Barbara Manhaeve
0472 53 12 20


Horeca
TRAINING OR WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE KITCHEN OR TABLE SERVICE

What?
  • You learn to cook dishes such as soups, potatoes, rice, pasta, meat and fish preparations
  • You learn cutting techniques
  • You learn how to use kitchen appliances
  • You learn to clean the workspace
  • You learn to work in the dining room: taking orders and settling the bill, serving customers
  • You learn to work in catering: taking care of receptions, preparing and serving snacks
  • You learn what a good work attitude is: punctuality, working in team, productivity, self-confidence
Where?
  • You will undertake on-the-job training or work experience in our restaurants and sandwich bars: BelO, BelMundo, RestoBel, Elan, Belcampus and BelCanto
How?
  • You will attend an initial interview and take a practical test
  • If selected, you can start with us at various times during the year
  • Training lasts about 8 months, 30h per week. Training is free of charge. Your expenses are reimbursed at 1 € per hour
  • The work experience contract varies from 1 year to 2 years
  • You work during the day but sometimes also in the evening and at weekends
  • You get the opportunity to improve your general knowledge during working hours: classes in Dutch, arithmetic, hygiene in the catering industry, etc
Assistance?
  • Your course counsellor meets with you regularly to discuss your progress at work and any problems
  • At the end of the training or workexperience, a job coach will help you with your job search (CV, cover letter, vacancies)
For who?
  • You are looking for work and are motivated to work in a kitchen or dining room
  • You live in the Brussels Capital Region
  • You have a basic knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic
  • You speak Dutch or French and are willing to learn the other language
  • You are in good condition
  • Do you receive a living wage through the CPAS? Then you can start here via article 60

Contact

An Detemmerman
0472 92 00 36
an@grooteiland.brussels

Liesje Heldenbergh
0473 34 00 91
LiesjeH@grooteiland.brussels​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cindy De Zutter
0472 07 08 73
cindy@grooteiland.brussels​​​​​​​

Carpentry
TRAINING OR WORK EXPERIENCE IN WOODWORK

What?
  • In the workshop, you learn basic manual techniques: sawing, planing, filing, rasping, woodworking, sanding, varnishing, measuring, drawing
  • You will also learn how to work with manual machines as well as panel saws, topiary milling machines, thickness saws, etc.
  • You will make the furniture the customer orders: doors, stairs, cabinets or furniture made to measure, and also do the installation
  • You learn what a good work attitude is: punctuality, working in team, productivity, self-confidence
Where?
  • You will on-the-job training or work experience in the workplace at the sites Libelco and Circularium
  • You will work in the workshop but also on site at the customer's premises
Course?
  • You will attend an initial interview and take a practical test
  • If selected, you can start with us at various times during the year
  • Training lasts about 8 months, 30h per week. Training is free of charge. Your expenses are reimbursed at 1 € per hour 
  • The work experience contract varies from 1 year to 2 years
  • You get the opportunity to improve your general knowledge during working hours: classes in Dutch, arithmetic, hygiene in the catering industry, etc
Coaching?
  • Your course counsellor meets with you regularly to discuss your progress at work and any problems you experience
  • At the end of the training or workexperience, a job coach will help you with your job search (CV, cover letter, vacancies)
Who is it for?
  • You are looking for work and motivated to work in woodwork
  • You live in the Brussels Capital Region
  • You already have some experience or technical baggage
  • You have a basic knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic
  • You speak Dutch or French and are willing to learn the other language
  • You are in good health and condition
  • Do you receive a living wage through the CPAS? Then you can start here via article 60
Contact
Mathilde Carette
0484 72 88 64
mathilde@grooteiland.brussels

Urban Farming
WORK EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

What?
  • Soil preparation and maintenance: demarcate plots, remove weeds, add nutrients, ...
  • Sowing and planting crops (vegetables, fruit, herbs, ...)
  • Cultivation: pruning, tying up, watering, etc.
  • Harvesting and storing crops
  • Preparing and delivering orders by carrier bicycle 
  • Maintaining land and materials
  • Creating and maintaining green spaces
  • You learn what a good work attitude is: punctuality, teamwork, productivity, self-confidence
Where?
  • You will work in various vegetable gardens spread throughout the city: Henegouwenkaai Molenbeek, roof garden Abattoir Anderlecht, Ter Ursulinen Brussels, Helifarm Noordwijk, CSA CourJette and CSA FleurAkker Jette
How?
  • You will attend an initial interview and take a practical test
  • If selected, you can start at various times during the year, preferably in spring
  • The work experience contract (30h/week) varies from 1 year to 2 years
  • You will have the opportunity to follow courses (e.g. chainsaw,...) and language lessons (French or Dutch) during working hours
  • You learn Dutch on the shop floor
Assistance?
  • Your course counsellor meets with you regularly to discuss your progress at work and any problems
  • At the end of the training or workexperience, a job coach will help you with your job search (CV, cover letter, vacancies)
For whom?
  • You are looking for a job and motivated to work in the sector
  • You live in the Brussels-Capital Region
  • You have a basic knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic
  • You have a good physical condition
  • You have a basic knowledge of French or Dutch and are willing to learn the other language
  • You are flexible (at the rhythm of the seasons)
  • You are willing to work outside in all weather conditions
  • You can get around easily by (carrier) bike (between different locations in the city)
  • Are you with a CPAS? Then be sure to notify them that we also accept Article 60, social economy
Contact
Marie Lorent
0472 34 00 17 
marie@grooteiland.brussels


Retail
WORK EXPERIENCE- COLLABORATOR BIO SHOP

What?
  • Replenishing and organising shelves
  • Checking and stocking deliveries
  • Welcoming and advising customers 
  • Managing the till 
  • Managing the fresh counter: portioning and packing cheeses, olives, breads, etc.
Where?
  • You will undertake the work experience on the shop floor at the bio shop, Henegouwenkaai 23 1080 Brussels
How?
  • You will attend an initial interview and take a practical test
  • If selected, you can start with us at various times during the year
  • The work experience contract varies from 1 year to 2 years
  • You will work from Tuesday to Friday + Saturday or Sunday - 10h-19h30 / 10h-14h / 14h-19h30
  • You get the opportunity to improve your general knowledge during working hours: classes in Dutch, maths, company visits,...
Assistance?
  • Your course counselor meet with you regularly to discuss your progress at work and any problems you may have
  • At the end of the programme, we help you to find work: CV and cover letter, job interview preparation, job search,...
For who?
  • You are job-seeking and motivated to work in sales
  • You live in the Brussels-Capital Region
  • You have basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
  • You have good health and fitness and you are willing to do physical work
  • You are flexible, tasks and hours vary
  • You have a basic knowledge of French or Dutch and are willing to learn the other language
  • Are you with a CPAS? Then be sure to notify them that we also accept Article 60, social economy
Contact
Mathilde Carette
0484 72 88 64
mathilde@grooteiland.brussels



Adapted work
Tailor-Made Volunteering

Are you looking for a meaningful activity where you can develop your interests and talents? We offer you several possibilities:

What?
  • Creative studio ArtiZan: here we make colourful creations and gift packages
  • TartiZan bakery: here it always smells deliciously of freshly baked waffles, cakes, etc.
  • Sandwich shop BelO: you are responsible for the cash register and the service in the sandwich shop and you manage the stock
  • vegetable garden BelAkker: you help sowing, harvesting, weeding, composting
  • You do the laundry and ironing
How?
  • You are invited to a talk and to do a test
  • If your test goes well, you can start working with us at different moments during the year (unless there is a waiting list)
  • You start with minimum 2 half days a week from 9AM to 12AM or 1PM to 4PM. An extension is possible afterwards in consultation with the counsellor
  • You receive an expense allowance of 1€/hour and you can eat at one of our restaurants and sandwich bars at a low price
  • We adapt our activities to your capabilities
  • We provide structure, a peaceful environment and social contact
  • Your personal development comes first
  • You build up self-confidence
  • You are part of a great team
  • You will receive personal guidance throughout your entire time with us
  • Together, we look at opportunities to get started in the socio-professional sector
Who is it for?
  • You are motivated and want to work voluntarily.
  • You speak Dutch and/or French.
  • You have a basic knowledge of reading, writing and arithmetic.
  • Your health allows you to work with us.
Contact
Cindy De Zutter
0472 07 08 73
cindy@grooteiland.brussels​​​​​​​