Volunteer dates on Valentine’s Day

Photos: Peter LangeOn February 14th, love was in the air at Jungle Amsterdam, a sustainability center in the East district, where we organized the first Valentine’s Volunteer Café. Over forty visitors and nine social organizations first enjoyed soup.Grandma’s Soupeating bread with dips.

Simone Timmer (VCA): “You have all come because you are interested in volunteering and who knows, maybe you will also meet a nice person to go on a volunteer date with! Have you already glanced at each other or had a chat while eating soup?”

Why did we organize this café? Because volunteering is about love. It’s about helping someone in need, teaching someone something, doing a small task for someone. It’s about contributing with others to a better neighborhood, a healthier world, a more inclusive society. It’s about paying attention to the world around you. And by doing so, you give and receive love.

The evening started with nine pitches from social organizations where you can do various things as a volunteer. This was followed by four speed dating rounds where visitors could get to know the organizations better. During the drinks with lovely love songs, people could get to know each other better! You can read a nice report of the evening onEast Online.

Volunteer organizations

Were you not there and are you curious which organizations were present? Were you there and do you want to take another look at the volunteer work these organizations offer? Here they are listed with a link to their tasks at [link].our job boardHello.1. The Waste Palace– Here, everything revolves around circularity, energy, and green initiatives, but also around a healthy indoor climate and healthy nutrition.Outstanding task

2. Neighborhood Network– Do a small favor for a neighbor who can no longer do it, such as screwing in a light bulb, tidying up a garden, or helping with transportation.Open tasks

3. Philomela Foundation – Philomela makes music accessible to everyone with the help of professional musicians, actively involving the audience.Outstanding tasks

4. Translator– A reverse supermarket where you do something good for someone else and help in the fight against poverty and food waste.More information on their website

5. The Rainbow Group– With your contribution, someone can take a warm shower in one of the drop-in centers, people in need can get a buddy, refugees can be accommodated, and much more.Outstanding tasks

6. Civic Amsterdam – Various activities in East. Become a visiting buddy and help neighbors on the street when needed. Or do small repairs or guide group activities.Outstanding tasks

7. Prisma Foundation– Mean something to people with an (mild) intellectual disability. Do something enjoyable together or in a group.Outstanding tasks

8. Trans Amsterdam – A trans organization for art, culture, and lifestyle in Amsterdam. Contribute to a more inclusive and trans-friendly society.Outstanding tasks

9. Serve the City – Choose from various short tasks, such as baking pancakes for the homeless, assisting at a care farm, or taking walks with the elderly. There are also a few tasks available for long-term volunteering.Outstanding tasksofMore information on their website

Are you looking for something else?

Look further atour job boardThere are about 1400 jobs available at hundreds of different organizations.