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“Life is not just about a career”

“Life is not just about a career”
  • 5 Feb 2018

    • 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”
  • 6 Nov 2017

    • 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”
  • 3 Oct 2017

    • 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
  • 15 Sep 2017

    • 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.

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    “I support six Syrian refugees”

    “I support six Syrian refugees”
  • 26 Jul 2017

    • Tami Annouwari (71) was Volunteer of the Month in Amsterdam North in June. “I find it very important to contribute to this group of people, stemming from a sense of solidarity. I am available to anyone who asks for my help.”

    A sense of humor is necessary

    A sense of humor is necessary
  • 13 Jun 2017

    • Carla de Vos lost her job after a reorganization. She walked into the Multifunctional Center de Edelsteen in de Pijp. There, she helps people with dementia and their caregivers together with her little dog.

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