“I give presentations about people with disabilities among other things, and I support clients of the MEE foundation. For me, this definitely brings meaning to life.”
Vrijwilligers
You may pass by it on your bike: the coffee house of the Volksbond in Haarlemmerstraat. A shelter for the homeless. Martine volunteers here. “Being able to act decisively is a requirement.”
Rini Stegeman (69) has been a volunteer at the Animal Ambulance for eight years. We were allowed to spend an afternoon with her on the ambulance.
What does volunteering offer you? We have listed the main points.
Music connects. Relaxes. Improves condition and alleviates loneliness.
Paula (47) is spastic paralyzed but gets around everywhere with the help of her mobility scooter. “I don’t linger in a negative spiral for long; you can always find something positive in it.”

