VCA Centrum

Nynke Vlieger: A Plea for Humanity

Nynke Vlieger: A Plea for Humanity

An interview about a piece of social foundation in practice in Amsterdam. Nynke Vlieger has been the director-manager of Buurtteam Amsterdam Centrum for a year. “I don’t think volunteers should be the answer to the lack of the welfare state.”

The Thank You Cargo Bike – December 13th

The Thank You Cargo Bike – December 13th

Volunteers spread happiness, which we all greatly need! That’s why the Thank You Cargo Bike from Volunteer Center Amsterdam will be riding around the center of Amsterdam on Friday, December 13th to thank them. With a poem and a small surprise. Everyone who is volunteering is welcome!

“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.

A serene tranquility that helps to stay balanced

A serene tranquility that helps to stay balanced

Kimbo van Stralendorff was homeless for only one day in his life, but that was enough to experience how vulnerable you are at that moment. “It taught me that not everything is about money; satisfaction comes from helping others.”