word from the director
Ingrid Langen-de Kanter,
founder and director St. VIPvoorElkaar
In 2012 I took the initiative to set up a volunteer organization in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen and asked a number of partners to think along; Volunteer Information Point Gilze Rijen was born.
My idea was to set up an organization in the middle of society, for and by residents. More than a supply and demand platform; an organization that sees what is going on and what is needed for support, and listens carefully to the inhabitants.
With the many projects that are currently underway, we are at the heart of society. Residents know how to find their way to us for help through the many volunteers who are active. Our more than 400 volunteers are present in the capillaries of society.
I am proud of everyone who is committed to his or her loved ones.
In this time we see that informal help has become increasingly important, especially now that there is also a major shortage of workers and resources in the care sector.
Earlier use of informal care can prevent part of the population from ending up in care. And many want to dedicate themselves to fellow human beings and are able to prevent them from becoming clients in healthcare.
Would you like to contribute, individually or in one of the projects? Read more here on the website or contact VIPvoorElkaar. We are happy with your commitment!