In addition to her four-day-a-week job, Annemarie is a volunteer swim coach. She also assists at the athletics club as a judge and first aider, and organizes youth camps for various associations.
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Henriette van der Meij took over from Maribi Gomez on July 2nd. “I am curious about the Amsterdam volunteers and volunteer organizations. I really want to connect with the needs that exist in the city.”
What does volunteering bring you? We list the most important points.
Music connects. Relaxes. Improves condition and alleviates loneliness.
Petra is a volunteer at Buurtbuik. “We collect food from supermarkets and companies that is on or one day past the expiration date and turn it into a delicious meal. Everyone is welcome to join. I always say: as long as I’m here, no one is hungry.”
From the Kitchen: volunteers support people with intellectual disabilities during their work in the restaurant. Together, they prepare a three-course menu for guests on a weekly basis.
Housing association De Samenwerking made three homes in the South available to refugees with official status. Some neighbors took on the role of providing support. Syrian refugee Shams and mentor Harry share their experiences.
Karen thinks she has the best volunteer job in the world. She transports people with limited mobility over short distances through their neighborhood in De Pijp and Rivierenbuurt.

