Author: Jessica White, Board
Do you want to organize fun, energetic and inspiring activities? Do you want to meet colleagues from various departments within Rabobank? Then apply for a committee at Jong Rabo!
Jong Rabo is, with over 1250 members, thé network for all young professionals up to 36 years old within Rabobank. Each year, over 70 passionate committee members and chairs help to provids a safe environment for young professionals to focus on their personal development, connect with others and to be able to share their opinion on relevant topics. New ideas are always welcome and that’s why we are now looking for you!
Apply as a committee member or committee chair for 2021!
Do you want to join us as a committee member of committee chair? Please read this article, send an e-mail and mark Thursday November 5th in your calendar. During this evening we’ll kick-off 2021!
What am I going to do in a committee?
In a committee you develop and organize fun, educational and inspiring activities for Jong Rabo members. Company visits, workshops, networking sessions, sounding board session with Rabobank board members, sports activities and awesome trips belong to the broad range of activities which you, together with your fellow committee members, can organize. Within some committees you work towards one main event instead of several activities like the annual Jong Rabo conference, the interbanking event FLAIRS or the research trip. Coming year you organise a good mix of both Dutch and English activities and a good mix between online and real life events. In a committee year you are learning by doing and by cooperating and you expand your network. In special times like these you develop agility and creativity. Together we will embark on this great adventure and we will turn it into a successful year!
What is expected from me?
- As a committee member we expect that you and your fellow committee members commit to making your committee a success. You will spend 2-4 hours per week on Jong Rabo on a voluntary basis.
- As committee chair you will be the head of the committee. Taking care of the team spirit and cooperation is very important. Together with your committee you will make activities a success from beginning to end. You will spend 4-6 hours per week on Jong Rabo on a voluntary basis.
What do I get in return?
- The opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally within the safe environment of Jong Rabo, work on personal learning goals and the possibility to discover and practice new skills
- An educational and wonderful experience. It is a valuable addition to your resume and good way to show and enlarge your commitment at Rabobank as a whole
- A valuable addition to your (professional) network. Jong Rabo really is ‘one Rabo’. You will work with motivated people from all different departments and locations
- You actively contribute to a valuable network of young professionals within Rabobank and you ensure that they remain connected, work on personal growth and dare to voice their opinions on relevant topics
What are the key points in 2021?
- Future of work
- The cooperative Rabobank
- Safety & Inclusion
Apply as a committee member or committee chair for 2021!
Would you like to apply as a committee member or chair? Read the information below, send an email and save the evening of Thursday November 5th in your agenda. On this evening, we will kick off the 2021 committee year!
Apply as committee member
We want to know who you are and what you would like to contribute, develop or do. Before October 12th 12:00h, hand in the following with Moniek Schoenmaker (Moniek.schoenmaker@rabobank.com):
- Four pictures/images which show the following:
- Who are you?
- Which of your personal attributes are you most proud of?
- What would you like to gain from this committee year?
- What is your idea for the committee you want to register for? (activity/improvement/vision/etc.)
Provide a short text (2-3 sentences) in which you elaborate. We encourage you to be creative!
Also:
- State clearly that you apply as a committee member
- Provide a top 3 of committees which have your preference
Apply for committee chair
We want to know who you are and what you would like to contribute, develop or do. Before October 14th, hand in the following with Moniek Schoenmaker (Moniek.schoenmaker@rabobank.com):
Four pictures/images which show the following:
- Who are you?
- Which of your personal attributes are you most proud of?
- What would you like to gain from this committee year?
- What is your idea for the committee for which you register? (activity/improvement/vision/etc.)
- To which Jong Rabo key topic would you like to contribute?
- How do you see leadership and how would you carry out this role?
Provide a short text (2-3 sentences) in which you elaborate. We encourage you to be creative!
Also:
- State clearly that you apply as a chair committee member
- Provide a top 3 of committees which have your preference
Next steps
After your application as committee member or chair, you will receive an email from Moniek after October 16th in which you will hear which committee you will be joining and in which role in 2021.
The Committees of 2021
Innovation Committee
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
- Technology & innovation
The environment in which Rabobank operates is changing at a high speed and with an increasing pace. Do you want to ensure that under these changed circumstances, Rabobank remains relevant in the financial sector? And how? Register now for the Innovation committee. The purpose of the Tech committee is to introduce and inspire Jong Rabo members with innovative ideas that are relevant to our sector; we seek to connect with initiatives outside our sector and prepare Jong Rabo members for the future.
GROW!-committee
- 4 committee members
- 1 committee chair
- Activities which contribute to the personal development, growth and vitality of Jong Rabo members
Personal development of our members lies within the core of Jong Rabo. The Grow! Committee organizes exciting activities which contribute to soft- and hardskills of our members and inspires them to best version of themselves. Within the Grow Committee, committee members work closely together. It’s not ‘I make you better’ but ‘we make each other better’! We care for each other’s personal development and we give room for your strengths. In 2020 we organised meaningful and great activities despite of the challenges due to COVID-19. We are looking forward to your ideas!
Sports committee
- 4 committee members
- 1 committee chair
- Focus on sports, vitality and health
- The annual skitrip (if possible, dependent on current developments)
Every year the sports committee brings the sportiest out of its members. Sports is the perfect way to meet each other informally, it connects and on top of that, it contributes to personal development and vitality. As a member of the committee, you contribute with organizing sports activities in an informal setting. Sports activities usually are very popular so it brings you many contacts along with significant responsibility. Every year, the Sports committee introduces members to new or less-known sports and we inspire members with activities about health and vitality. So if you have ideas, responsibility, ownership and a huge amount of energy? Subscribe for the Sports committee 2021!
Social Impact committee
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
- Activities to generate social impact
The Social Impact Committee is a relatively new committee within Jong Rabo. Within the Social Impact Committee we focus on activities with a social theme. Think about volunteering or contributing to projects in local communities and society. This year we gave Dutch lessons to newcomers, we send postcards to lonely elders during the lockdown and we worked on our debating skills during a heated debate on tricky societal topics. In this committee you work together with passionate colleagues and you contribute to Rabobank’s mission ‘Growing a better world together’. In this committee you make sure that you generate social impact!
Research Trip committee
- 4 committee members
- 1 committee chair
- One research trip for 40 Jong Rabo members
Every year, the Research Trip Committee organizes one of the most amazing trips you and your Rabobank colleagues can take. With a committee of five you work out the goal of your trip, as well as an exciting and meaningful destination. You are responsible for establishing an unforgettable program, in which content, personal development and fun are key. By working alongside each other for a whole year, you really get to know your fellow committee members, which leads to a valuable mutual connection. The coming year we will be highly dependend on current circumstances in the world. The research trip committee is up to the adventure to find possibilities and chances within the current frame and to organise a valuable trip no matter where it leads us. As last year showed us, you don’t need to travel far to show Jong Rabo the world and more from Rabobank!
Marketing- & Communications committee
- 5 committee members
- 1 committee chair
- 2 topics: Marketing & Communication and Promotion Jong Rabo
In this committee your main tasks are:
- The creation and distribution of our monthly newsletter
- Updating events on the website for our several committees
- Social Media posts of events
- Promotional activities for Jong Rabo throughout the year
What do we do?
Does branding, promotion and social media sounds good and familiar to you? In the MarCom committee you will be “the communication expert” for one or several Jong Rabo committees. As expert on communications your main task are: helping them with advise for catching social media updates and editing copy for events on our website. Because everyone in this committee is connected to only one or two committees, you have a lot of freedom for development in above-mentioned skills. During the year we also organise many promotional activities to give our members a boost in numbers.
Panel committee
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
Being a committee member in Jong Rabo’s Panel, you never know what the year will bring you. What you do know is that you will think about important topics! The Panel committee doesn’t have a fixed plan or targets but we cooperate with the Jong Rabo board to listen to the voice of our members. We organise sounding board sessions, collect input from our members by brainstorm sessions or surveys and we engage with stakeholders throughout the organization. Sustainability, personal development, the Collective Labour Agreement, Future of Work, Safety and Inclusion are among the topics which you will be working on. Join the Panel committee and you know that you will broaden your network and help Jong Rabo to really make impact!
Business Change committee
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
The Business Change Committee is Jong Rabo’s voice among the top leaders in the bank. Think of us as a commission that loves to not only think along but also challenge the leadership on big topics such as Sustainability, Millenial Issues or current events withing Rabobank or the world around us. We simply want to be the group that triggers the leaders’ minds through showing them what is on the minds of the young people in the bank. We organise inspiring activities where the dialogue between Jong Rabo members and the top leaders of the bank is central. These sessions are creative and innovative and we aim for open and constructive conversations. Next year we are looking forward to enter into new conversations with our leaders!
Regional Committee North
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
Regional committee North has a really fun atmosphere. We are all women with ambition and we reach straight for our goals. While we organise cool activities and form valuable cooperations we also laugh a lot and keep each other sharp. We do this by being critical in the choices that we make and we always do an evaluation after an activity. That way, we all learn. De nicest part about organising activities is to start at zero. Then, you will think about creative ideas like a camping trip at a farm and company visits to unique companies in the North of the Netherlands. After that, we make contact with the company or organization and with the local Rabobank office. When you know that the program is solid and you can open up registration for members and our local ambassadors it really gives you a rush! A fun and educational day where people get to meet each other and share knowledge, that is what we stand for.
Regional Committee East
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
Regional Committee East is set up for members in the east of the Netherlands. In addition to your job at Rabobank, you organize various meetings together with motivated committee members. A few times a year you meet with the committee to come up with these fantastic activities and to work them out. We meet periodically, the atmosphere is always good and there is sufficient room for personal development and growth. It is a broad committee in which you have a lot of freedom. Highlights are a visit to the European Central Bank (ECB) and Rabobank International in Frankfurt in 2019. In 2020 we organized several inspiring activities online such as happiness from your garden and an online wine trip. How amazing would it be to organize something like this?
Regional Committee South
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
Are you looking for a challenge next to yur regular job and do you wish to further develop your talents? Then apply for regional committee South. Together we organise educational and fun activities in the South of the Netherlands. This year we organised a pubquiz, a beer tasting and a workshop on how to make your own ‘Bossche Bol’. We like out of the box ideas! We have a lot of fun together, we challenge each other and we value personal growth. We discuss how we want to grow as a committee and how we can achieve that. Regional Committee South is the ideal opportunity to discover and develop your (hidden) talents. What are you waiting for?
Regional Committee West
- 3 committee members
- 1 committee chair
A day in the life of a Region West committee member.
You worked all day and then another meeting with your committee, what a long day this will be! Long, because your committee meeting are never dull and never ends quickly, it is far too pleasant for that. We used the first meeting to get to know each other better and to brainstorm for potential activities that we are going to organize this year. The connection between members grows quickly, so the first meeting already ends far past midnight.
Of course it’s not all just one big party; activities need to be organized as well. You do this in collaboration with colleagues from various divisions of Rabobank and it is precisely this dynamic that creates a nice range of activities. This year we visited our client the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam, we expanded our network during a wine tasting and we organized an activity on consumer behavior in cooperation with Too Good To Go. And all organized in an informal setting while enjoying a snack and drink. Regional Committee West is the place to be.
FLAIRS 2021
- 1 or 2 committee member(s) as representative in the interbank FLAIRS organisation
FLAIRS is thé annual interbanking event. You will be organizing this great event together with eight representatives from other large Dutch banks. This year was the first online edition in which networking, cooperation and personal development remain key topics. We will be zooming in on what is on your mind as a young banking professional, the influence that you can have in your job and of course on your future and the future of the banking sector. For next year we are looking for people who want to cooperate with other banks and come up with innovative ideas to make FLAIRS 2021 an unforgettable event!
Conference committee 2022
The vacancy for the conference committee of 2022 opens after the conference of 2021.
