A warm bath

A warm bath Volunteer at the Pannehoef a warm bath It was quiet for a while, because there would be renovation. But the Pannehoef is fully operational again. We work hard, where necessary adjustments are made and the volunteers go for it again with heart and soul. Upon entering the colorful hall, we meet Henri and Caroline, two volunteers who are devoted to the Pannehoef. There is coffee and soon an animated conversation ensues. Both of them are passionate about it. Henri lost his job 3 years ago due to bankruptcy. That was a bad period and loneliness was lurking. "I couldn't imagine it at the time, but in retrospect that period enriched my life," he opens the conversation. "From the moment I arrived here, I have met so many lovely nice people, that I realize that I should have done it years ago. What I have found here is worth so much more than a big salary. gives as a volunteer, gives you so much! A real friendship has developed with Caroline and her husband, but I also receive a lot of care and warmth from my other colleagues. Nobody forgot me when I was less mobile due to an injury". Because Caroline also has a job, she works fewer hours than Henri in the Pannehoef, but both are now "part of the furniture" and they talk passionately. "Together with the other volunteers, we form a warm team, are interested in each other and help each other where necessary. In that atmosphere it is not a task at all to be a volunteer," says Caroline. Production House De Pannehoef, commonly referred to as De Pannehoef for short, offers Oosterhouters the opportunity to develop their creative talents in the broadest sense of the word and to bring them to great heights together with others. The emphasis is mainly on the performing arts, but more is possible. Henri immediately thinks of the children's carnival, which is organized every year. Henri: "The children's carnival is really enjoyable. Then you see how important this facility is for the people in the neighbourhood. The happy faces of the children make the work we do very light and the solidarity is great". Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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