Who Are We?
The ASVA Student Union is the primary advocate for students. We engage with the municipality, universities, colleges, and national parties on issues related to education, student housing, and public transport. We also organize events and provide student services, including affordable bicycles and free legal assistance. ASVA is an organization created by students for students.
What Does the Role Entail?
As the Amsterdam student union, we strive to represent the interests of all students, including international students. To do this effectively, we need to understand those interests. That’s where you come in! As a member of the Internationals’ Committee, your main role will be to share your opinions and perspectives on various issues. The committee will meet once a month to discuss topics relevant to ASVA and the challenges faced by international students, and to advocate for these interests.
What Are We Looking For?
Do you have ideas on how to enhance the experience of international students in Amsterdam? Are you an engaged international student with a strong sense of justice? Can you provide critical yet constructive feedback? Are you willing to take the initiative to share your insights? If so, you might be the perfect fit for us!
What Do We Offer?
ASVA provides a fun and relaxed working environment with flexible hours and plenty of opportunities for social interaction. The role of a member of the Internationals’ Committee is a volunteer position requiring about 1-4 hours per month. Depending on your level of involvement, you may be eligible for compensation for your volunteer work.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send a motivation letter of 150 words or more to algemeen@asva.nl or voorzitter@asva.nl.
We particularly encourage people of color and those from other marginalized groups to apply – even if you don’t feel you meet all the criteria exactly. It is important for us as an organization to form a representative picture of the students of Amsterdam. We acknowledge that this vacancy announcement partly stems from our prior assumptions; although we try to correct this, we acknowledge that this is not always possible.