Housing association De Samenwerking made three homes in the South available to refugees with official status. Some neighbors took on the role of providing support. Syrian refugee Shams and mentor Harry share their experiences.
Trend report: volunteers in Amsterdam
Volunteering is a stable and important foundation for social cohesion and community life in our city. It is important to preserve, strengthen, and cherish this. In order to do this effectively, we draw attention to the key trends; these are the agenda points for everyone involved in the policy and practice of volunteering in Amsterdam.
Facts, figures, trends, and developments
In this trend report, the key facts, figures, trends, and developments identified by the Amsterdam volunteer centers and academy (Vrijwilligers Centrale Amsterdam, ViiA, Venzo, and the Volunteer Academy) are included: