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“It was truly a victory when my student achieved a higher Cito score”

21 Jul 2015

School’s Cool ensures that they can give children who are starting high school a good start. Irma Vejzovic (21) is one of the volunteer mentors who visits her pupils once a week to help them with their schoolwork.

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“This enriches my life!”

17 Sep 2015

Dori Hoogerdijk (62) has been a volunteer at De Zonnebloem for over twelve years. She organizes activities for residents in the North. “I also regularly accompany as a guide during holidays and outings, spoiling the people!”

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“Volunteering makes it easier to connect with other people”

27 Oct 2015

“I am Marian Labib, 32 years old; I come from Egypt and have been living in the Netherlands for four years now. For the past two years, I have been living with my husband and daughter (3) in Amsterdam-Noord.”

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All-round volunteer at the Repair Café

16 Dec 2015

“I am Joep Scholder, 64 years old, and have been living in Noord for 15 years. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, I help customers with broken electrical appliances, welcoming them with a chat and a cup of coffee or tea.”

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“You see people brighten up when this burden falls off their shoulders”

22 Feb 2016

Edwin van Batum (53) has been living in Amsterdam-Noord his whole life. He is currently looking for a job and is busy applying for positions. Additionally, he is active as a volunteer at Humanitas, where he coordinates home administration tasks.

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“He! Joop, you’re doing great!”

7 Apr 2016

Joop Collé (60) is a garden volunteer at Stichting Tolhuistuin. He takes care of the plants and trees, cleans parts of the garden, and lays the tiles. Enjoying the outdoors!

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