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“Life is not just about a career”

“Life is not just about a career”

A full-time job where you can do paid volunteer work one day a week? It’s possible! With this idea in mind, Samenvijf was established in January 2017. A reportage.

“Nature is always calming”

“Nature is always calming”

Every month Jan Barnhorn, a volunteer at VCA, interviews a volunteer. Seeking the motivations of these people. This month Jan meets Edith Otten. She has been wholeheartedly connected to the Heemtuin in Sloterpark for years.

“A world opens up to you”

“A world opens up to you”

Mathis Fleer (38) can be found at the Marnixbad every Monday evening playing games with people with intellectual disabilities. Read the interview with him.

Helping people just gives a good feeling

Helping people just gives a good feeling

Every month, Jan Barnhorn, a volunteer at VCA, interviews a different volunteer. Seeking to understand the motivations of these individuals. This month, Jan meets Frans Braam. He volunteers for three organizations, always focusing on organizing administration.