The shortage of affordable rental housing is leading to an increase in the number of economically homeless individuals. The Rainbow Group has initiated a pilot project to assist this group with the help of volunteers.
Vrijwilligers
Godfrey Lado (43) is a volunteer at the Human Library. He allows himself to be read as a ‘human book’ about being a war child, a refugee from South Sudan, or a black man in the Netherlands.
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.
Are you a (language) volunteer? Do you have questions about the digital possibilities to stay in touch with your buddy or colleagues? Sign up for the Digital Consultation Hour at OBA Oosterdok.
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?
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?

