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“There is not enough listening”

“There is not enough listening”

Esther has MS, and this disease drastically turned her life upside down. She had to give up her job, but she didn’t sit back and do nothing. She became active in the MS Association and has since become an energetic hub connecting patients, professionals, and advocates.

(0)20 good reasons to volunteer

(0)20 good reasons to volunteer

Nearly half of all Amsterdam residents volunteer. Why do they do it? What makes it worthwhile? Below, we’ll give you..
“I consider myself lucky to have a house”

“I consider myself lucky to have a house”

Myrthe and Stephan, father and daughter, work together for the Homeless Shelter Chair Project. “In the beginning, it was all very impressive for us, of course.” Now, eight years later, they still enjoy doing this volunteer work. They passionately share their story and paint a picture of what a service looks like.

“Applause for your work, you don’t get that in the office”

“Applause for your work, you don’t get that in the office”

Charlie (56) cooks dinner for neighbors every other week on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Center Olympus. As a Brit in Amsterdam, he discovered that volunteering not only helped him learn the Dutch language but also find his place in the city. “I feel like I really belong here.”

“Volunteering has been a kind of therapy for me”

“Volunteering has been a kind of therapy for me”

Nassira is also active as a volunteer at SEZO. She is dedicated to helping Amsterdammers with various questions during the WegWijsSalon of Buurtteam Amsterdam Nieuw-West. “I have truly become a different person.”