VCA West

Power of the West: an afternoon full of meeting and new collaboration

7 Nov 2025

More than eighty involved representatives from the social base of the West came together to make an even greater difference for residents. The energy was high — new ideas and collaboration plans were bubbling up everywhere!

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Do you want to make a difference for someone else? Become a buddy!

26 Oct 2025

Often, not much is needed to make someone’s day better: a chat, a walk, a message, or just some time together. That’s exactly what buddies do.

Come visit the Kinkerbuurt!

3 Nov 2025

From November 8 to 15, the first action week of Kom Buurten takes place in the Kinkerbuurt. A week full of encounters, meaningful activities, and coziness in your own neighborhood. During Kom Buurten, residents can get to know volunteer work in an accessible way.

Elias was a volunteer at the Community Workshops for many years: “I want to share my love for clay”

18 Jan 2024

Elias worked as a volunteer at the Neighborhood Ceramics Workshops in Amsterdam West for 19 years. It gave him the opportunity to share his passion and knowledge.

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Albert is a volunteer at Client Interest “Take the time to understand what someone wants to say”

9 Feb 2024

Clientenbelang is committed to people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, vulnerable elderly, and caregivers.

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Richard and Bas are volunteers at the tool lending library the Blue Thumb: “This time it’s not about money.”

13 Feb 2024

Volunteers Bas and Richard are enjoying themselves at the tool library De Blauwe Duim: “We love fixing things, having a chat, and giving advice.”

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Judith teaches Dutch at ABC: “Language helps women overcome barriers”

15 Apr 2024

To the Dutch lessons given by volunteer Judith at the Amsterdam Neighbor Women’s Contact (ABC), women from all over the world backgrounds come. “They are incredibly eager to learn and help each other where possible.”

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Volunteer Daniella works in the garden of De Horizon: “Working outside is satisfying”

30 May 2024

There is nothing better than feeling tired and fulfilled after a day of working outside, according to Daniella, who volunteers in the garden at De Horizon. “It relaxes you and ultimately gives you more energy again.”

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Power of the West: an afternoon full of meeting and new collaboration

Do you want to make a difference for someone else? Become a buddy!

Come visit the Kinkerbuurt!

Elias was a volunteer at the Community Workshops for many years: “I want to share my love for clay”

Albert is a volunteer at Client Interest “Take the time to understand what someone wants to say”

Richard and Bas are volunteers at the tool lending library the Blue Thumb: “This time it’s not about money.”

Judith teaches Dutch at ABC: “Language helps women overcome barriers”

Volunteer Daniella works in the garden of De Horizon: “Working outside is satisfying”

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