Local aldermen join NLdoet to support care farm in Hapert
Four aldermen from the local council participated in NLdoet, volunteering at Care Farm Hapert to assist adults with care needs. Their involvement highlights community support for essential day activities and respite for caregivers.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | NLdoet (annual volunteer event) |
| Location | Care Farm Hapert, Noord-Brabant |
| Participants | Four aldermen, caregivers, and clients |
| Activities | Reading news, indoor skittles, lunch prep |
| Target Group | Adults with brain injuries, disabilities, dementia, elderly |
| Organizer | Oranje Fonds |
| Date | March 13, 2026 |
Local councils play a vital role in supporting community initiatives like NLdoet, fostering social cohesion and care for vulnerable groups. By participating, aldermen demonstrate the municipality’s commitment to inclusive and accessible day activities for residents with care needs.
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NLdoet: Council Lends a Helping Hand at Care Farm Hapert
On Friday, March 13, the council rolled up their sleeves at Care Farm Hapert. Here, experienced staff and volunteers provide professional and personal care on a daily basis. They offer day activities for adults with care needs: people with acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities, forms of dementia, and the elderly.
As part of NLdoet, an annual event organized by the Oranje Fonds, the council also wanted to contribute. The four aldermen were warmly welcomed into two groups by both the caregivers and participants of the day activities. Then it was time to help out with the day’s activities. Newspaper articles from that day were read aloud so the participants could stay informed about current events. And since the weather was too poor for a walk, they played indoor skittles and helped prepare lunch. There was plenty of opportunity for personal interaction.
On behalf of the aldermen, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers (from drivers to interns) for the wonderful work they do every day for our residents. This gives informal caregivers and partners some much-needed respite, while the participants enjoy meaningful day activities. It’s great that this can happen so close to home.