COTY CHARITY DAY 2023
Thursday 23rd of March 2023
10.00 - 17.00
ALL registrations are cloSed
The activities have been divided into four different categories and will all take place around Amsterdam. You can find all key information, including location and timings below.
It’s first come, first serve, so be sure to sign up soon!
GARDENING & RENOVATION
AMSTERDAM | Salvation Army - Logistics (no language preference)
The Salvation Army (Leger des Heils) is an international organization belonging to the Christian Church. They believe in opportunities. In second chances, in third chances and in all opportunities thereafter. Every person matters and every life is worth living.Program:
09.00 Welcome & Introduction
10.30 Chore work at logistics
12.30 lunch
13.00 Continuation of the job
14.45 Tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Time: 09.00 - 15.00
The activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Leger des Heils - Green (no language preference)
The Salvation Army (Leger des Heils) is an international organization belonging to the Christian Church. They believe in opportunities. In second chances, in third chances and in all opportunities thereafter. Every person matters and every life is worth living.09.00 Welcome & Introduction
10.30 Help in the Garden
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Help in the Garden
14.45 Final tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Practical Information
Time: 09.00 – 15.00
Clothing Advice: sturdy shoes and warm & rainproof clothing
Space for 8 volunteers
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Foundation Zeilen van Vrijheid (no language preference)
The mission of this project is to supply bicycles to people in war-affected regions of Ukraine. We received a donation of 2000 bikes from Amsterdam Fietsdepot, and we need volunteers' help to prepare the bicycles for transportation: take off pedals, turn the handlebars, cut off the locks, etc. We will provide all the instructions, tools, gloves and other necessary items, we will also be there to offer help and assistance where needed. Why is this important? The spring is coming and there is growing demand for bicycles in Ukraine. With shortage of fuel and cars, damaged infrastructure, bicycles often end up being the only reliable means of transportation. We receive a lot of requests, and we are able to fulfill them - thanks to the generous donation from the Fietsdepot Amsterdam.Program:
9.30 Welcome & Introduction by Andrey
10.00 Refurbishing bicycles for Ukraine
12.30 Lunch (not provided)
13.00 Refurbishing bicycles for Ukraine
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Time: 09.30 - 15.00
Space for 25 volunteers
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Foundation Amstergaard - location Ruijtergaard (no language preference)
Stichting Amstergaard believes that green spaces contribute to a beautiful and healthy city. To realize this, they are transforming the strip on De Ruijterkade into a beautiful, fertile area where residents and businesses can meet. On 10/10/2018, their first two mini food forests were planted on De Ruijterkade, with the help of subsidies from 'Green in the Neighborhood' and 'Project Preparation Sustainable Initiatives'. Their mission is to create a string of groves throughout the city.Program:
09.00 Welcome & Introduction by Andrey
10.30 Help in the garden
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Help in the garden
14.45 Final tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 8-10 volunteers
Time: 11.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Help at Neighbourhood Farm Wachterlied (no language preference)
Program:
09.30 Welcome & Introduction by Andrey
10.30 Help in the Garden
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Help in the Garden
14.45 Final tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 10 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Goat farm Riddammerhoeve (no language preference)
Goat farm Ridammerhoeve is nestled in a beautiful spot in the middle of Amsterdamse Bos. Featuring goats, chickens, pigs, cows, and horses, visitors can explore the stables while work is in progress. Through educational and care activities, the farm engages urban residents in farming. There is also a vegetable garden where they grow organic vegetables and herbs, plus a farm store selling their products. The farm has around 100 dairy goats, 60 lambs, laying hens and chicks, pigs, cows, a calf, a horse, and a pony. In the cheese cellar, they process goat's milk to make cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, butter, yoka drink, and cottage cheese, and even goat's milk ice cream. Care participants can enjoy daytime activities in a safe and cozy environment, with a common room offering cool activities.Program:
09.30 Welcome & Introduction by Andrey
10.30 Help in the Garden
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Help in the Garden
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 15 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Amsta van Ritzemabos (no language preference)
In this special care facility, people with intellectual disabilities, elderly with long-term psychiatric problems, and those with physical disabilities, reside in their own studios with facilities and care workers close by. Amsta believes in giving residents control over their lives and the power to make choices. Amsterdam society and the neighborhood are open to all, regardless of orientation, religion or philosophy.
Program:
09.30 Welcome & Introduction by Andrey
10.30 Help in the Garden
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Help in the Garden
14.45 Final tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 10 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Chores, Lunch and beauty day at Facility care Dignahof (no language preference)
District Centre Dignahof is located in Amstelveen's Westwijk neighbourhood. It provides services and activities tailored to vulnerable elderly people living in the independent senior residences Dignahoeve and Zeelandiahoeve, as well as other elderly and Amstelveen residents. Services include courses, meals, exercise facilities, and meeting points for coffee or tea.
Program:
10.00 Welcome coffee with residents
10.15 Introduction by Julie
10.30 Coty introduction
10.45 Task Briefing and delegation
11.00 Help in the Garden, Lunch preparation, Beauty Salon (Nail polish, Hand massage, Make Up)
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Tidy up
14.30 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Practical information:
Space for 20 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
LUNCH PREPARATIONS & HANDYMAN ACTIVITIES
AMSTERDAM | Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland location Groeneweg - Amstelveen (Dutch speaking preferred)
This loving care facility provides a home for seniors with physical disabilities and people living with dementia. Dedicated care workers strive to ensure the quality of life for each resident, who reside in their own studio with private facilities. A cozy common room provides a comfortable place for social activities.Program:
10.00 Welcome & Introduction
10.30 Chinese lunch preparations, restaurant decorating, setting tables, pick up residents
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Cleaning up and returning residents
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Time: 10.00 – 15.00
Space for 10 volunteers
Dutch speaking is preferred
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Salvation army - Food (Dutch speaking preferred)
The Salvation Army (Leger des Heils) is an international organization belonging to the Christian Church. They believe in opportunities. In second chances, in third chances and in all opportunities thereafter. Every person matters and every life is worth living.Program:
09.00 Welcome & Introduction
09.15 Kitchen activities (preparing meals/ packing meals and washing dishes)
11.30 Lunch
12.00 Kitchen activities (preparing meals/ packing meals and washing dishes)
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
The group will be divided into the following activities:
1. In the kitchen: preparing meals
2. In the kitchen: wrapping/packing meals
3. In the rinse kitchen: washing dishes
Everyone is also given clothing to wear, including a chef's jacket and apron. After work, these clothes can be left at the location.
Time: 9.00 - 15.00
Space for 10 volunteers
Volunteers will be split between kitchen activities
Everyone is given aprons/chef’s jackets (to be handed in end of day)
Dutch speaking is preferred
This activity is closed
DAY TRIPS WITH CARE-HOME RESIDENTS
AMSTERDAM | Care facility Evean Korthagenhuis (no language preference)
Korthagenhuis is situated in a quiet suburb of Amsterdam-North, providing care for the elderly as well as for individuals requiring temporary support, e.g. post-surgery. Our focus is to ensure that the residents have a valuable life, with autonomy and identity preserved. We offer care and assistance through all stages of adulthood, including end of life.10.00 Welcome & Introduction
10.30 Job and garden work | including cleaning park benches, painting in the courtyard garden, patio with the pressure washer , hanging posters on the outside walls, refurbishing insect hotel.
12.30 Lunch will be provided by Kortenhagenhuis
13.00 Continuation of the activity
14.45 Tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Practical information:
Space for 6 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
AMSTERDAM | Care facility Amstelring - De Bogt (no language preference)
At De Bogt Nursing Home, we are known for our friendly atmosphere. In the welcoming and lively Spaarndammer neighborhood, plenty of entertainment is provided, so nobody has to be bored! We believe that everyone is entitled to loving care, especially when life becomes difficult due to age, illness, or physical disability. We strive to provide quality of life to our residents, based on respect, equality, and providing sincere attention to everyone regardless of their origin, orientation, or religion.Program:
10:00 Welcome & Introduction
10.30 Activity
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Continuation activity
14.45 Tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 10 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Amsta location De Keyser (Dutch speaking preffered)
The De Keyzer building in Amsterdam Center-East's Czaar Peter neighbourhood provides housing for six residential groups of six people, consisting of the elderly with dementia and those with somatic care needs. Additionally, the building offers eight apartments for those with physical disabilities.Activity | Day trip to Artis
09.30 Welcome & Introduction
10.00 Prepare Lunch
10.30 Pick up residents
11.00 Departure to Artis
11.30 Arrival at Artis
14.30 Meeting point à exit Artis
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 10 volunteers
Time: 09.30 - 15.00
This activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Care facility Amstelring - location De Klinker (Dutch speaking preferred)
At Amstelring, residents can count on loving attention. They listen to what this vulnerable target group wants to say. They find it important that the residents get the care and attention that suits them best. This lively and cozy care facility is located in Amsterdam Oud-West near the Ten Katemarkt.Program:
10.00 Reception and explanation of the Klinker
10.30 Distribution of volunteer activities
5 volunteers will paint a room
5 volunteers will give residents a pleasant day
12.30 Lunch will be provided by De Klinker
13.00 Continuation of volunteer jobs
14.45 Tidy up
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
Easily accessible by OV, No easy parking (paid road parking only)
Volunteers to be split between activities
Space for 10 volunteersThis activity is closed
AMSTERDAM | Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland - location de Luwte (Dutch speaking preferred)
This loving care facility is home to seniors with physical disabilities and people with dementia. The care workers work with passion and with their hearts, committed to the quality of each resident's life. Residents live in their own studio with private facilities. There is a cozy common room where many activities are organized.Program:
10.00 reception and explanation of this location
10.30 Walk and a terrace together with the elderly
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Walk and a terrace together with the elderly
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 10 volunteers
Time: 10.00 - 15.00
Dutch speaking is preferred
AMSTERDAM | Day at Artis with Care facility Amsta 't Hofflaan (no language preference)
At Amsta van 't Hofflaan, 66 elderly people with dementia live in small-scale residential groups of six. These households are supervised on a permanent basis, and teams provide experience-oriented, warm care. Quality of life, daily happiness, choice, and independence are at the center of the facility's special care. They strive to offer residents a real home.Activity | Day trip to Artis
09.00 Welcome & Introduction
09.30 Lunch preparation
10.30 Pick up residents
11.00 Departure to Artis
11.30 Arrival at Artis
14.30 Meeting point à exit Artis
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Practical information:
Space for 20 volunteers
Time: 9.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
TBD | Plastic whale land clean up (no language preference)
Plastic Whale has a social mission, and it's no small one. They are going for plastic-free land & water, worldwide. They can only succeed by getting as many people as possible to take action. What do they do with the plastic? Plastic Whale makes new things out of the litter, like furniture and their own boats. While enjoying a smoothie and something tasty, they will take you into the world of plastic soup and litter. They share their take on plastic and we explain the rules of the Cleanup. Afterwards, Plastic Whale makes sure that the waste - and of course the PET bottles they use for new products - are processed or recycled in the right place.
Program:
12.00 Reception and explanation about Plastic Whale
Before you roll up your sleeves you will do an entertaining knowledge quiz and short warm up. Of course, your Coty Charity Day is not complete without an element of competition. Therefore, they will challenge you among yourselves. The Coty employee who comes out best from the quiz and the one who first has a full litter bingo card will win a fantastic prize in addition to eternal fame. After the Cleanup, the group will meet again, the Plastic Whale team will inventory the loot and announce the winners.
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 30-50 volunteers
Time: 12.00 - 15.00
TBD | Plastic whale - plastic fishes (no language preference)
Plastic Whale has a social mission, and it is not small. They are going for plastic-free land & water ,worldwide. We will only succeed by getting as many people into action. You are going to help achieve this mission. You are going plastic fishing with your colleagues on the Amsterdam canals! Enjoy the beautiful city from the water. While you strengthen your team and make the world a little better. What do we do with the plastic? Plastic Whale makes new things from theplastic, such as furniture and their boats.
Program:
12.00 Before you go plastic fishing, one of the skippers gives an inspiring introduction at the embarkation point. Time to get on board! Silently you sail past the most beautiful and surprising places in the city. During this impressive tour you actively throw your net outside the boat to fish plastic. to fish for plastic. They work hard because the boat with the most waste and the boat with the most extraordinary catch wins a prize.
15.00 Finish
Coty Drinks from 15.30 at Oliver’s (Zuid as)
Space for 20 volunteers
Time: 12.00 - 15.00
This activity is closed
TEAM EVENT WITH IMPACT...
The Charity Day Committee is thrilled to invite all HQ colleagues (from the Global, Benelux and EDM teams) to take part in the Coty Charity Day on Thursday March 23rd, 2023.
We have a selection of activities for you to choose from, all of which will have a positive impact on the community. You and your colleagues will have the opportunity to get involved in activities such as rolling up your sleeves on a care farm, providing an unforgettable day for society’s most vulnerable and cleaning up the city to make the environment a little cleaner & greener.
The activities will take place around Amsterdam, with all the key information including location and timings available above in the drop-down links. At the end of the day, we will get together to celebrate our achievements with a drink!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!
Deadline: 16th March
We look forward to seeing you all on March 23rd!
If you have any questions, mail us at: [email protected]
Claire, Gregor, Julia, Lotte, and Ralf
Looking back to the Coty Charity Day 2018-2019. What a great images from the Coty Charity Day 2018-2019. So much work was done by everyone, great to see!
Helping makes you happy!