A listening ear

A listening ear This story previously appeared on the doing good platform of de Volksbank x NLvoorelkaar In the early days of Covid-19, Jan started walking through the Ommetje app of the Hersenstichting. That is now almost 1000 days ago and he has already walked a total of 1170 detours. Alone, together with his wife, but Jan also walks with people from his environment who need some extra attention. Jan Slok, employee at de Volksbank, is speaking. Jan: “I see walking as medicine. It ensures peace, regularity and cleanliness. I saw many people in my area who barely left the house during the corona period. Social contacts diminished and loneliness lurked. Also in young people. That is my heart; so I invited them to walk together. In difficult times it is nice if you can offer someone a listening ear. The most beautiful conversations start while enjoying nature. And afterwards you feel a lot better. I also get a lot of pleasure from the walks myself. So you actually help each other with it.” Enjoying nature, the most beautiful conversations start On NLvoorelkaar you can register as a walking buddy. You will then be linked to someone from your neighborhood to take a walk together. It only takes you an hour and you do someone else a great favor with it. Just give it a try! Inspired by Jan? These people are looking for a walking buddy. De Volksbank believes in a better Netherlands and is committed to volunteering with its employees. Like Jan walking around at the Hersenstichting. This story comes from de Volksbank's doing good platform. Here you can read the impact stories of other Volksbank colleagues. Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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