Ilse: “Sometimes people are very sad and they go out the door with a smile.”
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Karen thinks she has the best volunteer job in the world. She transports people with limited mobility over short distances through their neighborhood in De Pijp and Rivierenbuurt.
Karlijn volunteers for the Red Cross one day a week. “I receive a lot of appreciation and it’s nice to see all those happy faces after an information session.”
One morning a week, Tim rolls up his sleeves here: preparing food for the animals, feeding them, taking care of them, and cleaning the cages.
Peter is picking up litter in Westerpark, collecting all kinds of cups, bottles, and packaging. “This has become an important activity where I like to involve as many people as possible.”
Cees gives creative workshops at the SOOP (Foundation Meeting Space for and by the Elderly).

