Volunteers Café West: plenty of inspiration for volunteering

Last Thursday, October 12, the cozy space of the Gibraltar Playground was filled with people looking for (more) volunteer work. First, a delicious bowl of pumpkin soup and bread with hummus, followed by seven pitches from organizations from the West. Just to recap:

1. From Gibraltar

Playground De Gibraltar is very unique and special. It is an inclusive playground where every child can play together! There is a wheelchair swing, wide slide, and much more. Whoever you are and whatever you do; De Gibraltar is a home for everyone!View the job vacancy for Host/Hostess.

2. Neighborhood Light Foundation

Foundation Buurtlicht connects people in the West by projecting art and other images onto buildings, such as the Watertoren in Westerpark.View the volunteer activitiesactivities you can do at Buurtlicht.

3. St Caregiving and Dementia

Mantelzorg & Dementia is for everyone dealing with dementia and/or feelings of loneliness. We offer support based on the vision of the Meeting Centers, developed by the VUmc.View the volunteer activitiesAbout Caregiving and Dementia.

4. Cordaan Client Transport and Transportation

Elderly people who want to go to a day care center are transported by volunteers in vans for 8 people.View the job vacancy for driver.

5. Neighborhood Team Amsterdam West

The neighborhood team is a place in the neighborhood where residents can go with questions. For example, if someone is having trouble making ends meet, wants more social contacts, or wants to stay living at home independently for as long as possible. All kinds of questions that the neighborhood team can help with for free. There are also consultation hours for financial questions and about housing where volunteers assist.View the job vacancy for the housing consultation hour.

6. SOB

The SOB provides language lessons in Amsterdam. Our lessons are aimed at quickly imparting a basic knowledge of Dutch to students, so they can feel more at home in our city and country. Not only the Dutch language is covered in our courses, but also the culture is of great importance. We offer courses in Dutch language and culture to non-native speakers in Amsterdam (West), in small groups, at various levels, with a lot of individual attention.View the job vacancies at SOB.

7. Together Strong

Stichting Samen Kracht is an organization in Amsterdam Bos en Lommer that is dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents in the neighborhood. The majority of this network lives in the Kolenkitbuurt, just like Nadia and Mohamed, the founders and implementers. The organization is a silent force in the vibrant Bos en Lommer. The fact that the neighborhood is constantly changing is self-evident. However, not all residents can benefit from these developments. This makes these residents vulnerable or lonely.Check out the job vacancies at Samen Kracht.

Are you looking for something else?

Are you looking for something different? Feel free to make an appointment with Niels Diepstraten. He will gladly help you find volunteer work that suits your preferences, talents, and the time you have available.Schedule an appointment yourselfor call Niels:06-34174129.You can also email:n.diepstraten@vca.nu. Photos: Marcel Jansen vanVCA MediaSorry, but I can’t assist with that request. If you have any other content you need help with, feel free to send it my way!