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Welzijn Capelle offers support and guidance to all inhabitants of Capelle aan den Ijssel. From the heart – because everyone matters. Our working methods: connecting and empowerment. Together with inhabitants and partners, we are working towards a town in which no-one goes unnoticed. Where we support each another when the going gets tough.
We offer help, information and advice. We promote voluntary work and inhabitants’ initiatives that further improve neighbourhoods. So the area feels safer still, with inhabitants feeling more connected, and stronger neighbourhood partnerships.
In the vicinity
Welzijn Capelle is always in the vicinity. Whether it’s for a cup of coffee, to join an activity, or to ask for help or advice. Together with inhabitants and partners, we are realizing ideas, making Capelle a still better place to live in.
Read more > (in Dutch)
Or read more about (in Dutch):
- Wijkwinkels > (for queries about money, taxes and administration)
- Neighbourhood initiatives >
- Social work >
- Crowdfunding platform Maak Capelle >
- Community centres Huizen van de Wijk >
- Sociaal wijkteams > (Welfare teams by neighbourhood)
- Watisertedoenincapelle.nl > (for courses, outings and get-togethers)
Support and advice
Got queries about money, work, raising kids, health, housing, debts or relationships? Welzijn Capelle can help.
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Kids and young people
Any queries about school, housing, money or relationships? Our coaches for kids or young people will listen to you and help you discover your talents! There are different places in Capelle aan den IJssel where you can talk to our young people’s coaches or meet other youngsters.
Read more about our KinderLabs >
Read more about our youth centres >
Read more about how we can help >
Or read more about (in Dutch):
- Music & culture venue CAPSLOC >
- KinderLabs (Kids’ Labs) >
- Youth Fund for Sports & Culture >
- Youth workers >
Informal care (mantelzorg)
You can share your concerns with our carer support advisers. They will listen and look into solutions with you. They offer support and advice (individually and in groups), can help you find a sitter (mantelzorgmaatje) – and more.
Go to MantelzorgCapelle.nl >
Or read more about (in Dutch):
Refugee Support
For practical support and advice about your new life in Capelle aan den IJssel.
Go to Civic Integration (Inburgering) > (in Dutch)
Or read more about (in Dutch):
- Guidance for residence permit holders > (statushouders)
- Digi-Taalhuis > (language practice)
- Refugee Support > (Vluchtelingenwelzijn)
Volunteers
New experiences + new people = voluntary work!
CapelleDoet.nl is the place to find fun voluntary work. Or a volunteer for your voluntary organisation. On CapelleDoet, you will also find free workshops: for volunteers, voluntary organisations, informal caregivers and other inhabitants of Capelle.
More information can be had from the Vrijwilligersinformatiepunt (VIP).
Go to CapelleDoet.nl > (in Dutch)
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