The Meditation Centre at Schiphol cannot function without its volunteers. Every year in May the board and the chaplains offer them a day away from the hastiness of the airport to relax and enjoy themselves. On May 15th, a sunny Amsterdam welcomed 30 participants – among them partners and other invitees.Continue reading “Waardeer je vrijwilligers!”
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Interview Local Radio Station Volendam – Edam
Mid-October volunteer Ria Tol and airport chaplain Marieke Meiring were invited by L.O.V.E. (Local Radio Volendam-Edam) for an interview. In the basement of the stadium of FC Volendam the radio team gave them a warm welcome and asked many questions about the work of the chaplaincy in the Meditation Centre of Schiphol Airport.Continue reading “Interview Lokale Omroep Volendam – Edam”
Airport chaplains and volunteers visit liberal Jewish Congregation of Amsterdam
Every year the Airport Chaplaincy offers a training program to its volunteers. In October, usually a whole day is organized to equip the 25 voluntary staff and the chaplains to increase their knowledge, train them and inspire them for their task. On October 13th the chaplains, volunteers and many board members were hosted by the liberal Jewish Congregation of Amsterdam.Continue reading “Luchthavenpastoraat te gast bij liberaal Joodse Gemeente”
The Chaplaincy needs new volunteers
We are currently looking for committed people to help in the Meditation Centre. The centre is opened 24 hours a day for passengers and airport staff who wish a moment of quiet or retreat. The task of the volunteers is to ensure that the Meditation Centre is a pleasant place for passengers to spend time in silence.Continue reading “Het Luchthavenpastoraat zoekt vrijwilligers”