Samantha

Samantha Samantha is 23 years old, lives in Diemen and has been volunteering in several places for a while. She has registered on the platform Diemenvoorelkaar.nl and tells more about her experiences with volunteer work in this article. Last summer I was looking for volunteer work. I then ended up at [site_title]. I placed a call that I wanted to volunteer and received 14 responses! I experienced that very positively and I had a conversation with a number of people before I made the choice to start working at my current volunteer position. I looked at what I felt most comfortable with and where I could learn a lot. I do volunteer work in a community center. A lot of different people come in there. You can think of people who are addicted or lonely or elderly. Local residents who need help with practical matters are also welcome. I have conversations with local residents and other volunteers. I never expected how beautiful it can be. A small conversation can make someone's day! In addition, the organization publishes a newspaper every month and I fill in that newspaper completely. I also helped another organization with a website and sometimes collected food for the food bank. A little conversation can make someone's day "I like that I can give something by doing something small." My motivation to volunteer first came from corona. Then I thought I really wanted to go out and be around people again. I have studied and worked for a year and a half. I really wanted to see life again! I also really enjoy helping people. You also develop yourself when you do volunteer work. I haven't learned any social works, so dealing with vulnerable people is a challenge! That's getting better for me. In addition, volunteering is very positive on your resume! After this I want to do a master's and I notice that many universities always want a motivation letter. They want to see if you are socially involved. I would like to tell someone who has doubts about doing volunteer work that it is really good to talk to several organizations and ask if you can join us for a day to see what the atmosphere is like and how you can develop yourself there. That way you can make a better choice. Would you like to volunteer at a community center? You can contact Het Huis van de Buurt 't Kruidvat in Diemen-South or the Noorderlicht district center in Diemen-North. *The story is written by our volunteer Gabrielle. Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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