Nienke's story

Volunteer at heart Nienke has been a very active volunteer for many years for various organizations, such as 't Oude Landt and for the Food Bank. “I have just now stopped much of my volunteer work because I have to take care of my husband. It was very difficult for me to stop volunteering. I thought it was a horror. What I miss the most is the contact. I have always done volunteer work where I came into contact with other people a lot. At the Food Bank, for example, until corona, we were always able to chat with the visitors while loading the bags. That became more difficult when we had to limit contact. Fortunately, I occasionally meet visitors from the Food Bank and then we still have a nice chat. You notice that many people need that. Being able to talk about you for a while is just very important. Especially during this period.” Being able to talk about you for a while is just very important, especially during this period! “Although on paper I am no longer a volunteer, in a way I still am. Helping my husband and others remains very enjoyable and important to me. I have always done it and will always continue to do it!” Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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