The blind and visually impaired members of sports club Cormeta take a refreshing dive in the De Meerkamp swimming pool in Amstelveen every Saturday morning. They are supported by voluntary swimming guides. The joy is contagious!
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Whether you want to do something for your neighborhood, contribute to the environment, or support cultural initiatives: as a board member, you can truly make a difference.
To the Dutch lessons given by volunteer Judith at the Amsterdam Neighbor Women’s Contact (ABC), women from all over the world backgrounds come. “They are incredibly eager to learn and help each other where possible.”
Marty Bosch from Zorggroep Amsterdam Oost works as a volunteer coordinator with several recognized refugees who are doing volunteer work. And with success: “They are so motivated to integrate and learn the language and are happy to have a place where they can feel at home and show their qualities. We provide that place.
At Vrouw en Vaart, women come to further develop themselves. The activities range from empowerment to vocational training and recently a Textile Repair Café. Nabila and Fatiha work here as volunteers: “When you help someone, you also feel better yourself.”
Machteld de Goederen is a volunteer at Studiezalen. Here she provides homework assistance to children from vulnerable neighborhoods. “I enjoy the one-on-one contact with young people. It is a huge enrichment, also of my own life.”
Saskia: “This gives me energy, inspiration, a meaningful use of my time, and the opportunity to follow my passion.”
Are you also fed up with Black Friday? Get ready for Giving Tuesday.