Approacher Ton

Approacher Ton Yes, I do a lot of volunteer work. I am coordinator and co-founder of Neighborhood Prevention Vught. From there I rolled into the handyman service. During that period I also became involved in the Repair Café. In the handyman service we work with 8 people, all with different backgrounds. The handyman service actually comprises 3 services: the odd jobs, the moving assistance, and the button service (remote control, etc.). We work for people who can't do the job themselves, who don't have the support or network to do it. And who have no money to engage a company. Applications for jobs come in through Welzijn Vught. That is where the first decision is made. We will then make contact and see what is needed if necessary. We identify ourselves with a card with a photo, we also have business cards. The jobs can vary from packing a moving box, hammering a nail into the wall for a painting or a leaking tap. But sometimes we also go to Karwei for a lamp or to get curtain rods that we hang up later. We do not have a fixed rate for our services, but Welzijn Vught does ask for a voluntary personal contribution, which is mandatory. Because we all have different backgrounds with different types of experience and we have a lot of contact with each other. We exchange knowledge and learn from each other. Together we are also very keen that we do this for people with a small budget. Of course I also look at the places we visit through the eyes of Neighborhood Prevention. Are the hinges and locks in order, are the containers not too close to the windows of the first floor, etc. We all have the social map of Vught with us. Sometimes we can also help someone with a hint to, for example, Wegwijs+ or Woonwijzer. Leaving with a smile on the inquirer's face, that's our greatest reward! For us it's often just a little bit of a problem, but someone who can't do it, is looking up against a mountain and he is so relieved. And for a number of applicants, social contact also applies. You can sit there for an hour talking and drinking coffee! Leaving with a smile on the inquirer's face, that's our greatest reward! Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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