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Amsterdammers volunteer more often than average

Amsterdammers volunteer more often than average

Recently, the latest ‘The State of the City of Amsterdam’ has been published, which includes research on social participation in the city. Here we share some figures and outcomes.

Volunteer work in Amsterdam overloaded!

Volunteer work in Amsterdam overloaded!

Well-functioning volunteer organizations are the social capital of the city. They keep Amsterdam, its residents, and the volunteers healthy and resilient. That is the starting point, but is it still true? Are volunteers and their organizations becoming overwhelmed?

Do you want to help stimulate art?

Do you want to help stimulate art?

Gerrit and Sophie are board members of the Amsterdam Association De Zondagsschilders. An association that stimulates the creativity of many Amsterdammers. Do you want to help them as a board member?

“I am glad that I can do something for Ukrainian refugees”

“I am glad that I can do something for Ukrainian refugees”

Jolanda has been volunteering for the Red Cross for six years. “I work in the Emergency Response department, which includes population care. Volunteers are deployed when there is, for example, a fire or a train accident. Currently, a lot of aid is being provided to the refugees from Ukraine.”