Ed is participating in Rotterdam

Ed is participating in Rotterdam Volunteering, in Ed's view, was always something you only do when you're retired. But when he saw what great initiatives there are on Zorgzaam010, he still wanted to contribute. "Finally I had the chance not to watch from the sidelines, but to actively work to help people. And then also in my own Rotterdam!", Ed says with a big smile on his face. And then also in my own Rotterdam! "Through Zorgzaam010 I came into contact with Meedoen in Rotterdam, a great club of people. They help children in families that have insufficient financial means. Now I visit these families to assess what they need and to see where we can help them.Sometimes we arrange a bicycle, other times a laptop or swimming lesson. I find it difficult to judge whether I like the home visits. Because the reason why I visit these families is not fun. But that is precisely why I can do so much for them, and that does me a lot of good. I can make a difference, because our help makes it a little easier for these children to participate in the classroom, in society. If you start in your own environment, you can go a long way! Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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