Birthday box
Sebastiaan Lichtenberg is speaking
“The fact that I started working as a volunteer has everything to do with the fact that I am very well off myself. Okay, I have to do a lot for that, but I was born in a safe environment. I grew up in a stable family and was able to study carefree. Things that are not at all self-evident for many other people.
On the contrary.
Thanks to Jarige Job's birthday box, it will be a birthday party
100,000 BIRTHDAY BOXES
I am active for Stichting Jarige Job. Birthday Job helps children who cannot celebrate their birthday because they lack money at home. Thanks to our birthday box, it will be a party. Both at home and at school. This year we are handing out about 100,000 boxes. With – yes – even sugar-free treats for the classroom. The box also contains garlands, games and pancake flour. Everything for a complete party at home.
TO SURPRISE
My role at Jarige Job is ambassador. I bring our initiative to your attention. For this I visit schools, associations and companies. To tell about our work and also to raise funds. The latter is of course essential to be able to surprise everyone who requests a birthday box with such a box. You don't want to say no.
JOB
Attention and money for our project is only part of the job. Because those 100,000 boxes must first be filled by hand one by one. With about 20 different articles. A huge sorting job. Fortunately, we get help from people who come to pack the birthday boxes for part of the day. Together with other Jarige Job employees, we supervise these packers.
Those 100,000 boxes with many different items have to be packed by hand one by one
PRECISE
Usually employees come to help us during a company outing – really great. Packing must also be done very carefully. You should not think that, for example, the treat for the classroom is missing.
GOOD FEELING
Friends and colleagues around me often say: 'I should do that too, volunteer work'. I then refer them to NLvoorelkaar.nl. There is always something to do, also in your immediate vicinity. The great thing about volunteering is that it involves activities that come easily to you. And also give you a very good feeling as a bonus.
At least have a look at NLvoorelkaar. There is always something to do.
It is of course great if someone just tries it out, even if it is only for an hour. Then you experience how it feels. And you immediately know whether volunteering is something for you.”
Inspired? Just like Sebastiaan, get started at Jarige Job , or view everything in your area and choose something that suits you.
De Volksbank believes in a better Netherlands and is committed to volunteering with its employees. Like Sebastiaan who is an ambassador for Jarige Job.
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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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