Laurens Rubroek Petting Zoo Day
This event:
Join us on Wednesday, June 12th for a heartwarming day trip to the petting zoo with the residents of Laurens Rubroek, a nursing home in Rotterdam that supports many elderly people who experience loneliness.
Together with the residents, we'll visit the Kralingse Bos petting zoo, share a meal, and enjoy simple joys like coffee, cake, and conversation. It's a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and brighten someone's day with your presence.
🕥 Schedule:
10:30 — Depart together on foot to Kralingse Bos
12:00 — Lunch together with the residents
14:00 — Coffee & cake time ☕🍰
14:30–15:00 — Walk back together.
The organiser:
This event is a collaboration between EUC Takes Part and Laurens Rubroek, a care home in Rotterdam dedicated to supporting elderly individuals with dignity and warmth. They especially value intergenerational connections — and your visit can make a real difference.
Your role:
As a volunteer, your presence alone brings joy. You’ll:
🧡 Spend time chatting with and supporting the elderly
🐇 Help them interact with the animals at the petting zoo
🍽 Share lunch and join in for coffee and cake
🚶♀️ Walk together to and from the forest
Intermediate Level - Participate with caution - Some seniors may be dementia patients or more difficult to be around. This could be emotionally heavy for some. We highly advise you to check this out before signing up.
🤝 Message from the organiser:
“Dear students,
We are from Laurens Rubroek, a nursing home for the elderly with many lonely elderly people.
We, but especially our elderly people think it is great that you want to spend some time with them.
By means of play and attention you brighten their day. So sign up to bring a smile to the faces of our elderly people. ”
10 spots remaining!