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How Valesca helps parents regain trust in themselves

How Valesca helps parents regain trust in themselves

Valesca visits a single mother with a toddler weekly. “There is no prior education to become a father or mother; you really learn that in practice. That’s why it’s nice if someone occasionally gives you a push in the right direction.”

“I really feel like I belong”

“I really feel like I belong”

Anne Coos Vuurmans is retired and has been a volunteer for the public at Artis ever since. She informs visitors about animals and plants.

We live around the corner from each other

We live around the corner from each other

Johan Sturm is the language coach of Kang Li from China. Kang moved to the Netherlands three years ago to live with her Dutch husband. He only speaks English with her, so she went looking for someone to practice Dutch with.

“I meet a lot of special people”

“I meet a lot of special people”

Hetty van Bommel is the art director at Convoi Exceptionnel and has recently started working with volunteers through VCA. This has allowed her to meet extraordinary people.