One more look back at the lunch: aftermovie

19 December 2025
Knipsel Wethouder Scholtes Bedanklunch

At this celebration, we would like to look back once again! On Sunday, December 7, we celebrated #NationalVolunteerDay together with over 200 volunteers from across the city.

An afternoon full of gratitude, encounters, and coziness – at a beautiful location:Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam.

The atmosphere at the table, the conversations, the smiling faces… it was palpable how special this afternoon was. A moment to reflect on the tireless dedication of volunteers who make Amsterdam a little stronger and more social every day.

AldermanAlexander Scholtesphrased 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!”

In this aftermovie, you will see the highlights pass by:
– Music by accordionist René Trok
– Compliments from Nadine and Florentina from Complimentenmakers
– Quick sketches by Ingebritt ter Veld ✏️
– Quiz and hospitality by Bahram Sadeghi, together with our Dasha from Amsterdam

Thank you to everyone who made this afternoon possible, toVeldtwerk filmsfor this beautiful reflection – and of course to all the volunteers. We are proud of what we achieve together and continue to commit ourselves to an engaged and caring city.

With our special thanks again toMunicipality of AmsterdamAlexander ScholtesSofie Brouwer, the team ofSofitel The GrandI’m sorry, but it seems that there is no text provided for translation. Please provide the text you would like to have translated.Bahram Sadeghi.