Heartwarming thank you lunch

What a beautiful thank you lunch! With over 200 volunteers from all corners of the city, we celebrated on Sunday, December 7th. #NationalVolunteersDay and the tireless commitment that makes Amsterdam stronger and more social. And that in a special location: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam.

It was a very beautiful afternoon. We enjoyed it immensely and it was lovely to see how much fun everyone was having at the table.

Alderman Alexander Scholtes said it aptly:

“It is special and very valuable what you all do. To you and all the other 280,000 volunteers in Amsterdam: thank you! It’s cool to be kind!”

Highlights of the afternoon:

• Music of the accordionist René Trok

• Compliments distributed by Nadine and Florentina from Compliment makers

• Quick sketches door Ingebritt ter Veld

• Quiz I’m sorry, but I need the text you would like me to translate. Please provide the content. hospitality door Bahram Sadeghi, together with ‘our’ Dasha from Amsterdam

The afternoon is beautifully captured by photographer Peter Lange – a selection of his photos you can download here. (the link is valid until December 30)
Also, there is a video made by Ard van der Veldt, that will be available online later.

We look back on a successful afternoon, proud of what we achieve together and determined to continue building an engaged and caring city in the coming years. #ThankYou to all volunteers and a special thanks to the Municipality of Amsterdam, Alexander Scholtes, Sofie Brouwer, the staff of Sofitel the Grand, and Bahram Sadeghi.

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