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Impact outside the office: voluntary work

How to make an impact outside the office? Let’s go volunteering! In September, we did two amazing volunteering-days. Read more about it.

How to make an impact outside the office? Let’s go volunteering!

In September, we did two amazing volunteering-days: because too much sitting is bad for you (even on our ergonomic, new chairs…), and we wanted to roll up those sleeves and do some practical work!

- We helped Stichting Hart voor het Vondelpark to re-plant rose-branches. Digging a hole, filling it with water & manure, planting the roses, getting water at the nearby pond; we braved the elements and had a lot of fun!

Our team at work

- We helped during the one-and-only “Dakloze Feest” from Homebass Foundation & Protestantse Diaconie Amsterdam. This was an amazing day with all kind of services & fun for homeless people; lots of music & entertainment, a visit to a dentist, hairdresser, manicure, wellness etc., new outfits sponsored by many brands and very nice food and drinks. Great to contribute too!

Poster of the event

Thanks team for your great effort!

So, new volunteering-day in Spring? Let's go!🙏🏼

What could we do then? Tips & inspiration are welcome!

Frequently asked questions

Corporate volunteering can include environmental projects or supporting local community events. For example, the Hedgehog team participated in re-planting roses with Stichting Hart voor het Vondelpark and assisted at a festival for homeless people organised by the Homebass Foundation and Protestantse Diaconie Amsterdam.

A team volunteering day creates impact by allowing employees to engage in practical, hands-on work that supports the local community and environment. Activities can range from helping with gardening in a public park like the Vondelpark to assisting at events that provide essential services and entertainment for homeless people.

In Amsterdam, a company can partner with organisations like Stichting Hart voor het Vondelpark for environmental work and the Homebass Foundation or Protestantse Diaconie Amsterdam for community support initiatives. These partnerships provide structured opportunities for teams to contribute effectively.

Environmental volunteering can involve several practical tasks that contribute to local green spaces. Based on a project in the Vondelpark, the work included digging holes, re-planting rose-branches, using water and manure for planting, and fetching water from a nearby pond to help the new plants grow.

The 'Dakloze Feest' in Amsterdam was a comprehensive event providing a wide range of services and fun for homeless people. The support offered included access to a dentist, hairdresser, manicure, and wellness services, alongside music, entertainment, new outfits, and quality food and drinks.

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