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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.

    “I now know what ‘stoep’ means”

    “I now know what ‘stoep’ means”
  • 25 Feb 2016

    • Juliet has been living in the Netherlands since May 2014 and would like to improve her language skills through volunteering. She meets with Mrs. Van De Voort (91) once a week to go for a walk together. Juliet always refers to Mrs. Van De Voort as “mevrouw.”

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