Volunteer Play Library

The play library is run entirely by a team of approximately 15 volunteers with a passion for children, toys and games. Our mission: we want to make it possible for children from all walks of life to play with a variety of toys and thus support them in their motor, emotional, social and intellectual development. Our work is of social importance for children and parents in the area. If you have become interested in our work and are available on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening, or Saturday morning, you can send a message so that we can see together what we can do for each other. You can of course always come by to view the play library. Our door is open!

Regularly

Zaanstad

Administration & reception

Activity guidance

Description

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The play library is run entirely by a team of approximately 15 volunteers with a passion for children, toys and games.

Our mission: we want to make it possible for children from all walks of life to play with a variety of toys and thus support them in their motor, emotional, social and intellectual development. Our work is of social importance for children and parents in the area.

If you have become interested in our work and are available on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening, or Saturday morning, you can send a message so that we can see together what we can do for each other. You can of course always come by to view the play library. Our door is open!

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Time

Weekly from 2 to 3 hours

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

Location

Zaanstad

Specifics

Suitable for youth

Impact

For whom

Children & youth

Newcomers & refugees

Impact area

Advocacy & charities

Sustainability & environment

Social & wellbeing

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