Elias worked as a volunteer at the Neighborhood Ceramics Workshops in Amsterdam West for 19 years. It gave him the opportunity to share his passion and knowledge.
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Clientenbelang is committed to people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, vulnerable elderly, and caregivers.
Volunteers Bas and Richard are enjoying themselves at the tool library De Blauwe Duim: “We love fixing things, having a chat, and giving advice.”
Volunteer Aaldrik Zaaiman founded the Amsterdam Cultural-Historical Association, an association that organizes lectures, excursions, and courses. “I enjoy researching stories about the buildings in the city.”
Leila founded the Mother Network Foundation to support parents of children with disabilities: “We connect and build bridges.” What once started as volunteer work is now Leila’s full-time job. “By starting with volunteer work, I discovered a new side of myself and was able to walk my own path.”
The pressure on volunteers in healthcare means that there is not always a safe and clearly defined work environment. How do volunteers and volunteer coordinators deal with this situation? We discussed this with volunteer Lodewijk de Mol van Otterloo and volunteer coordinator Alexander Regeling.
Are you interested in helping your neighbors improve their Dutch? Then come to the Volunteer Café Language and discover how you can make a difference!
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.”