Elythé is one of the cutest local shops in the North. Petra Vermazen (45) can unleash all her creativity here.
VCA Noord
Check out this series of photos of the Twiskemolen in Landsmeer, which is entirely run by volunteers.
Audrey Ninaber (48) is Volunteer of the Month in Noord. She organizes creative activities with visitors, such as crocheting, knitting, and coloring mandalas.
Ingrid reads to Nick, 6 years old, every week. His parents are from Iran. This allows her to visit people she would never otherwise meet. Nick has taught her how to make jokes.
Peter Smith changed course a few years ago, transforming from someone who complains a lot to a person who thinks in solutions. This led him to start caring about litter.
Ron (64) works as a volunteer bus driver at Nursing Home De Die, where he takes residents on outings to Artis, the beach, and museums.
Arjan (43) is originally a technician, but after a serious accident, he is unable to return to his old profession. Now, he volunteers at SPIN to maintain various playgrounds in Amsterdam-Noord.
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.”

