See you in Hof van Kralingen!

Literally give lonely elderly a smile by sending a nice card 💌 Are you in? It's very easy: 1. Click on 'I'm in' below 2. Leave your name and e-mail address (or log in), so we know who is participating in the promotion 3. We will give you tips for writing a card and an address where the card(s) can go. Stick a stamp and put on the bus. Done, you gave someone a big smile and put a heart under the belt. Tip: forward this challenge to colleagues, friends or your family. The more the more fun!

Challenge: build a hedgehog house

Hedgehogs have less and less space to live. They could really use our help! Every year, 135,000 hedgehogs die in traffic alone. Fortunately, we can help the hedgehogs. The Netherlands has 3 billion square meters of garden. And gardens are an important habitat for hedgehogs. A place where they find food and shelter. By helping hedgehogs in your garden, they don't have to travel long distances to find enough food. There is less chance that they have to cross a road. You can make a difference with your garden. Make your garden hedgehog-friendly: build a hedgehog house, provide a few junk corners and food in your garden. Together we make the whole of the Netherlands a home for hedgehogs. Click on "I'm in" to read more about what you can do!

Challenge: taking pictures in the Kralingse Bos

There is a special place in the Kralingse Bos: the Wolvenvallei. In 2020, the forest here has been redesigned. Space has been made for a creek with nature-friendly banks. The municipality of Rotterdam follows the development of this new biotope by sharing photos. The photo series can be followed online via a timelapse. Anyone can contribute to this by uploading a photo on location. You can contribute too! Do you ever visit the Kralingse Bos? Then walk along the wolf valley and take a picture! Click on the button below to read more about submitting the photos.

Speak Out Against Discrimination.

Everyone has the right to equal treatment. Yet it still happens every day that people are excluded because of their skin color, religion or disability. In Rotterdam everyone should be able to be themselves. With the See it campaign. Say it. Report it. calls on the municipality of Rotterdam to speak out against discrimination and racism. The annual report Discrimination Figures in 2023 shows that the number of registrations and reports has increased in 2023. Most registrations with the police and reports to anti-discrimination facilities concern discrimination on the basis of origin. With the See it campaign. Say it. Report it. the municipality of Rotterdam wants to stimulate awareness about and willingness to report discrimination. Will you contribute to this important campaign?

Save the bee with a Bee Hotel [Challenge]

Do you know the difference between honey bees and wild bees? Honey bees live in a hive at the beekeeper's and make honey. Wild bees live in the wild and take the pollen from the plants and flowers to the next plant and flower. They therefore help the growth of vegetables, fruit and other edible crops. There are 358 species of wild bees in the Netherlands, but they are having a hard time... luckily we can do something about it! Do you want to help them and make a Bee Hotel or Bee Bed & Breakfast in your garden for these buzzing friends? Sign up and we'll tell you how to easily create your own bee B&B. This challenge is also super fun to do with kids!

Cool down Rotterdam and plant a tree

With Cool Down City we encourage Rotterdammers to cool down their city themselves with trees. By giving away trees for free, collecting them, inspiring them, informing them about their own possibilities and connecting Rotterdam parties for more impact. With the ambition to triple the number of trees in Rotterdam. Would you like to help cool Rotterdam by planting a tree yourself? Check the steps below on how to do that: ✔️ Click the 'I'm in' button below ✔️ After this you will receive all the info you need such as the location where you can pick up the tree and the opening hours ✔️ Pick up your tree and plant it yourself or with others!

Pass On That Bike!

Do you have a bicycle in the shed or cellar that you are not using? Then make another Rotterdammer happy. Give your bicycle to the Bicycle Bank. Cycling is fun and healthy. You can get everywhere by bike: to work, school, friends and family, hobby or sport. But, not everyone has a bicycle yet. It would be fantastic if donating a used bicycle became as common as taking empty bottles to the bottle bank. The Municipality of Rotterdam is therefore working together with the organization of the Tour de France Femmes to collect as many bicycles as possible. Do you also have a bicycle left? Then sign up for this challenge and find a return location in your area or make an appointment to have your bicycle picked up!

Use your Super Power at Humanitas

Monthly · 1 to 4 hours

Stichting Humanitas

I want to help… … Show off your super POWER! And come volunteer at Humanitas... Locations in: Feyenoord, Charlois, Beverwaard, Spijkenisse, Hoogvliet, Hook of Holland What can you do? … by becoming a buddy … support in the various creative activities … help run music activities and talk groups … playing board games together with the residents … support in the living rooms … creating a pleasant day at the day-to-day groups … support in various facility activities such as household activities, chores, garden, linen carts … become a volunteer at the recently started Young Dementing group in Spijkenisse What do we find important? Because you mainly work with vulnerable people, we think it is important that you have specific skills such as empathy, tact, reliability and good communication and social skills. If you recognize yourself in this, we would like to get in touch with you. • You do voluntary work that matters in an organization that matters • You will be supervised by professional employees • You will receive a volunteer agreement • You get to know new people • Expenses Applying for a (free) VOG is part of the procedure Humanitas information The Humanitas Foundation (Rotterdam, Capelle a/d IJssel and Spijkenisse) offers high-quality care and services to everyone from 0 to 100+ who needs support and assistance and focuses on care, nursing, welfare, social services and medical treatment. Humanitas is a general institution without being bound to a philosophy of life. Humanitas employs approximately 3,500 employees and 2,500 volunteers in various regions and locations. You can read more about Humanitas at [website hidden]. Here you can read specifically about the mission and vision: [website hidden] For contact or more information about the work Call or email Dietske, Volunteer Officer Region South telephone number and email address

TOMATOES for newcomer kids!

Weekly · 1 to 2 hours

OpenEmbassy

In short: Do you help newcomers find their way in the Dutch education system in a sensible, dignified and smooth way? Make an impact as a TOBaatje of a child or young person from a newcomer family! How? Support online (or offline/physical) 1 to 2 hours per week with practicing the Dutch language and other subjects that are challenging. Profile: - You are proficient in the Dutch language - Familiarity with the Dutch education system - Very nice if you have a background in education, pedagogy, speech therapy, or are an experienced school expert yourself. - Curious about or can easily deal with other cultures - You have the time and space to meet with children weekly Job description: As a TOBaatje you help a child/young person (7-18 years) from a newcomer family if homeschooling is not going well. You offer support with doing homework, practicing the Dutch language, arithmetic and other challenging school subjects. Sometimes you have the role of mentor/buddy. Are you available for 1 or more hours per week for at least 3 months to guide someone? Then this is the perfect vacancy for you! What do you get offered: As a volunteer TOMaatje, you make an impact in the life of a child/young person. We give you access to an online community of volunteers, where tips and knowledge about guidance are shared. We regularly have intervision sessions and workshops for our volunteers. What is the added value of this volunteer work? Through your efforts, you ensure that children and young people improve their Dutch language and can ask questions about their homework. This is of great importance for their school career. You can also support the parents and help them find their way in the Dutch education system. Meaningful work with a major social impact! At the same time, you get to know a newcomer family better and you are part of a community of around 300 enthusiastic TOMaatjes. Working hours: Whatever suits you, the child/young person and the parents best. This is done in consultation. The actual guidance takes place online via zoom, skype or another medium, depending on your preference or offline, physically at the family home. Want to know more? Want to participate? Respond to this vacancy with your email details and we will contact you. You can also register directly via our website. Kind regards, TOMaatjes Team

R'Dam South Various volunteer work

Weekly · 1 to 4 hours

Stichting Humanitas

I want to help… …Together in the South, Looking for diverse volunteer work? Then look no further! Various locations in Rotterdam South & Hoek van Holland & Nissewaard Days and times negotiable Volunteering at the Humanitas Foundation means working with people. Our clients are a good reflection of the residents of Rotterdam. From all backgrounds. From young to old. From poor to rich. The needs of the clients are also very diverse. But one aspect is always central: doing it together. Play a game together or go for a walk. Together to a difficult conversation. Saying goodbye together. Or just start over together. What are you going to do? At one of the care and accommodation locations or daytime activities …by becoming a buddy ... support with various creative activities ...helping with music activities and discussion groups ...play board games together with the residents ... support in the living rooms ... creating a pleasant day at the day care groups ... support with various facility activities such as household activities, chores, gardening, linen carts ...become a volunteer at the recently started Young Dementia group in Spijkenisse What do we consider important? Because you mainly work with vulnerable people, we think it is important that you have specific skills such as empathy, tact, reliability and good communication and social skills. If you recognize yourself in this, we would like to get in touch with you. What does it mean to you? • You do volunteer work that matters in an organization that matters • You will be guided by professional staff • You will receive a volunteer agreement • You get to know new people • You will receive an expense reimbursement • Access to a training offer Applying for a (free) Certificate of Good Conduct is part of the procedure For contact or more information about the work Leave a comment for Dietske Volunteer Officer Information about Humanitas The Humanitas Foundation (Rotterdam, Capelle a/d IJssel and Spijkenisse) offers high-quality care and services to everyone from 0 to 100+ who need support and help and focuses on care, nursing, welfare, social services and medical treatment. Humanitas is a general institution without ties to any philosophy of life. Humanitas employs approximately 3,500 employees and 1,200 volunteers in various regions and locations. You can read more about Humanitas at [website hidden]. Here you can read specifically about the mission and vision: [website hidden]