Public assistance, in exchange for work
What is a consideration?
Werkzaak Rivierenland may require you to perform community service in exchange for your social assistance. Officially, this is called “Community service according to ability.” This applies if you are 18 years of age or older but younger than the retirement age. The community service involves performing unpaid work that benefits the community in exchange for receiving benefits.
Please note! If you fail to fulfill your obligation to provide services in return to the best of your ability, the municipality may adjust your social assistance benefits. This adjustment is made in accordance with the Adjustment Regulation.
What should I do?
Werkzaak Rivierenland will determine whether you are required to provide a service in return. You may file an objection or appeal this decision.
Additional information
Information and advice
For information, advice, and support, please contact VraagWijzer West Maas en Waal
- 50 Van Heemstraweg,
, 6658 KH Beneden-Leeuwen - 0487 790 790 (available 24/7)
- info@vraagwijzerwmw.nl
- vraagwijzer
- Phone hours
Rivierenland Public Works Department
You can reach Werkzaak Rivierenland by calling 088 9375 000, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please send mail to Postbus . Postbus , 4190 CH Geldermalsen, or email info@werkzaakrivierenland.nl.
Do you have a question for your income counselor? If so, please call him or her directly during the phone consultation hours.
What is a consideration?
If you Social assistance benefit , the municipality may ask you to provide a service in return. This means that you must do something in exchange for receiving your benefits. You do this by performing unpaid work that benefits the community. You will work with the municipality to determine which type of service best suits your situation.