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Walk by the seaside (Ostende-DeHaan-Wenduine)
Hi everyone!
Let’s take a walk along the Belgian coast to enjoy some fresh salty air and gaze at the horizon.
We’re planning a walk of around 3 hours
starting east of Ostende (Oosterover) passing De Haan and finishing in Wenduine or whenever we collectively decide to go back to the van by tram😊
Meeting point: Tournay-Solvaypark Entrance (Boitsfort Train Station)
💶 Contribution: €20 per person, which covers fuel, parking, as well as snacks and drinks along the way. Kindly complete your registration before signing up. Thank you.
Yifei Yang BE12363234512492
Communication: your name+ event
Group size: small and cozy — limited to 6 people ( 7 seats in the van)
If you prefer to drive your own car or come by train/bus, you’re very welcome to join us as well (No need for payment)
In this case, please contact the organizers.
🎢 Day Trip to Parc Astérix – Discover a French/Belgian Cultural Icon!
Join us for a fun and social **day trip to Parc Astérix**, one of France’s most famous theme parks, just outside Paris
This is not just an amusement park visit — it’s also a dive into a **legendary part of French and Belgian culture**.
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## 🏛️ What is Astérix & Obélix
Astérix and Obélix are iconic comic book characters created in 1959 by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.
👉 The story: a small Gaulish village resisting the Roman Empire thanks to a magic potion
👉 Themes: humor, friendship, satire of European culture
👉 Status: one of the most famous comics in Europe (especially France & Belgium)
For many locals, this is **childhood nostalgia + cultural reference + humor all in one**
Visiting Parc Astérix is like stepping inside that world.
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## 🎢 What to expect
• Thrilling roller coasters (like OzIris & Toutatis 🎢
• Fun water rides)
• Live shows & themed village
• A mix of adrenaline + chill + social vibe
We’ll go as a group but keep flexibility inside the park so everyone can enjoy at their own pace.
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## 🚆 Logistic
**Departure:** Brussels (exact meeting point shared in WhatsApp group)
**Destination:** Parc Astérix
**Travel:** Train + shuttle or carpool (to be confirmed depending on group)
**Return:** Same day in the evening.
👉 A WhatsApp group will be created for coordination
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## 💰 Cost
• 🎟️ Park ticket: approx. €55–€65 (depending on availability / group rate)
• 🚆 Transport: approx. €30–€80 (train or carpool share)
• 🍔 Food & drinks inside park: optional (~€15–€25
• 👥 Sunday Vacations organizing fee: 5€
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## 👥 Who is this for
• Expats curious about local culture
• Theme park lovers
• Social explorers who enjoy group trip
• Anyone who wants a fun, easy day escape from Brussel
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## ✅ Important
• This is a **members-only event**
👉 Membership starts from €5/year: [https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
• Please confirm your spot via the link (to be shared)
• Ambassador & Voyager members can use their code to waive the organizing fee.
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## ⚠️ Disclaimer
Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a **community organizer only**
Participants organize their transport and tickets individually
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## ✨ Why join
Because this is more than a theme park
It’s a chance to
• understand a key part of local culture
• meet amazing people
• and just have a fun day
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If you’ve been in Belgium or France for a while and never heard of Astérix, 👉 this is your moment.
🌿 SATURDAY PICNIC – PARC DU CINQUANTENAIRE ☀️
Spring is finally showing up in Brussels, so we’re taking things outside.
Join us for a relaxed picnic at **Parc du Cinquantenaire** — good food, good people, and a simple setup that works.
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**🕒 Time:** Saturday from 12:00
**📍 Location:** Parc du Cinquantenaire (exact spot shared after RSVP)
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**The concept**
This is a **bring & share picnic**.
You come with something to contribute, and you enjoy a proper afternoon in the sun.
– Homemade food is strongly encouraged
– Snacks and drinks are welcome
– Simple, good quality over quantity
If you don’t want to cook or shop, you can contribute instead and still join.
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**What to bring**
– Food to share (homemade preferred)
– Drinks (including water — always needed)
– Something to sit on (blanket, etc.)
Optional:
– Games (cards, UNO, etc.)
– Music (portable speaker, but keep it respectful)
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**The vibe**
– Relaxed, social, open
– Easy conversations, no pressure
– Mix of cultures, languages, and personalities
This is not a dating event, not a party, and not a networking hustle.
It’s a group of people spending time together outside.
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**Guidelines**
– Respect the park and clean after yourself
– No creepy behavior, no pressure on others
– Keep things balanced: food, drinks, attitude
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**Who is this for**
People who:
– Enjoy simple social moments
– Can contribute (food, drinks, or energy)
– Understand group dynamics
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**RSVP**
Join the WhatsApp group to confirm and get the exact location:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy
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If the weather holds, we stay.
If not, we adapt.
Simple plan: show up, share something, enjoy the day.
Saced Clearing - Soul Sync Series
***Clutter isn't just about stuff!***
Two hour, in person introductory workshop, centred around self-discover, purpose and soul connection syncing with nature and its elements.
Format: Unteractive, introspective and experiential.
Bring: Your curiosity and a notebook / journal.
Registration necessary.
LA BELLE EPOQUE | 90’s- 2000’s > ENTREE GRATUITE x Gecko 🎉 Les Belges Jeunesses
Ce samedi 18 avril 2026, au GECKO, WAVRE PLACE TO BE...
**LA BELLE EPOQUE \| 80’s – 90’s\- 2000’s 🎉 Les Belges Jeuness \| ENTREE GRATUITE x Gecko**
On te propose un voyage dans le temps
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FREE ENTRANCE / ENTREE GRATUITE TOUTE LA NUIT
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1. TON ENTREE GRATUITE > [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15745](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15745)
2. FB: [https://fb.me/e/6T1SZlyAb](https://fb.me/e/6T1SZlyAb)
\>Le temps d'un soir et sur un thème musicale de la Belle époque avec de la musique qu'on aime écouter\, réécouter dans l'ambiance de ces années qu'on regarde derrière nous avec nostalgie\, nous vous ferons passer une soirée inoubliable au Gecko\.
\>Nostalgique des années 80\,90 et 2000?
\>Revivez cette période musicale légendaire avec nous le samedi 18 avril en compagnie des LBJ \(Les belges Jeunesses\)
\>Rejoignez\-nous pour un voyage dans le temps direction les boys bands\, la pop et le R&B\! Préparez vous à danser sur des HITS de Nelly Furtado\, des Back Street Boys et Avril Lavigne
\>N’oubliez pas votre tenue la plus stylée de LA BELLE EPOQUE époque et revivez les moments les plus marquants de votre jeunesse \!
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Au programme:
\- 17h à 22h \> Restaurant et bar à tapas
\- 22h \- 03h00 \>The BIG PARTY\>Que les meilleurs HITS 80\-90\-2000
\- Tenue correcte exigée
\- reservations / info@legecko\.bar / \+32 10 84 61 34
On vous attend nombreux pour cette soirée exceptionnelle, n’hésitez pas à confirmer votre présence et inviter vos amis
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\>Facebook : https://www\.facebook\.com/belgesjeunesses
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GECKO / https://www.facebook.com/geckobarwavre
Chaussée des Collines 104, Wavre, Belgium
Forest Play: Movement and Reconnection in Nature
FOREST PLAY (11h-13h)
The Forest Play - sessions are inclusive, nurturing and natural reconnecting events, focussing on restoring or replenishing energy, the sense of joy and personal perspective by interacting (and playing) with nature's healing elements.
Combining tension-releasing stretches, easy flow-restoring exercises (using trees, branches, logs, stones, hills...), doing silent or touch meditations and playful authentic relating games, we're able to get in touch with our inner-child and start to feel free, open-hearted, unassuming and adventurous again, bringing back the joy and vitality we all carry deeply within, but often believed to have been lost. Our hearts gradually open and start reconnecting again.
The 2h-sessions focus on gradually increasing physical resilience, but include emotional and energetic aspects as well to restore general holistic balance in body, mind and spirit. There is no competitive stake to it, there are no extremes or high-intensity actions involved. But we do play gently with our personal comfort zones, sliding in and out, at times challenging our personal beliefs, convictions and limitations. These edges are where the real learning takes place, so take note.
The sessions have powerful therapeutic value. They are developed, customised and guided by specialised trauma therapist Ken Christiaens. All exercises, while feeling light and fun, have a foundation in trauma and tension-releasing therapies, with elements of inner child work, constellations, reiki, NLP, somatic work, role/game play and meditation. Nature's increased healing potential (forest bathing) is fully being harnessed here.
For more info on the therapeutic practice of Ken, please visit: www.nieuwegrond.be
PRACTICAL
The Forest Play-session starts at 11h sharp and ends at 13h. It costs 18e to participate.
Meeting and end-point is always Parking Forest Playground Everzwijnbad, Weertsedreef 8-10, Oud-Heverlee (please read location description well, Google Maps can be a bit tricky).
You actually might get a bit dirty and sweaty at some point, please prepare for outdoor nature workout: sporty shoes with ribs, sporty clothes, maybe a small towel (feet might get dirty or wet) or anything you feel comfortable with.
Regarding the payment:
You will be asked to transfer 18e to Ken's account beforehand or bring it on the day itself.
Your participation is only confirmed if you have confirmed the payment as well.
The event will be cancelled only when the weather really doesn't allow it.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask via personal message.
We hope to see and connect with you there!
Story Night: Stories of love, heartbreak and everything in between
Story Night is back with a new group of talented storytellers will share their stories to make you think, laugh and cry!
**Story Night Brussels: an evening of connection and community through personal stories**
Looking for a different kind of Saturday night? Join us for the one and only Story Night of Storytelling Brussels!
Storytelling Brussels aims to create a space where we pause, connect, and experience our shared humanity through the power of stories. A space where everyday experiences become well-crafted narratives with meaning and impact. Stories that will make you laugh, cry, reflect, feel. Come with an open mind and leave with a full heart.
**Event Details:**
* Each storyteller has prepared a short (around 8 minutes) personal story.
* **Venue**: the Bridge Theatre Studio; Chau. de Forest 83, St. Gilles
* **Doors open 19:30.** Show starts at 20:00 (sharp!). More than just a show, we want to create a community around storytelling, so **we encourage you to come early**, socialize, and maybe meet new people! There will be music and drinks available at the bar. We are starting again at 8 pm to allow for more storytellers and not end too late! Please note that the **front door of the venue might be closed once the show starts**, as it’s a private space, so you might not be able to enter if you are too late!
* Attention! We will be collecting **donations upon check-in at the door.** We recommend a donation of **10€/person**, but if you can't pay this at the moment, feel free to make a donation of your choice. All the earnings will go to compensate the performers (some of whom will be traveling long distances for this event) and organise more of these in the future. **Please bring cash**.
* All stories will be told in **English**
* We kindly ask you to be present and listen actively to the stories. But don't fear, we will also have time to have fun and chat in between, and some breaks to enjoy the bar!
**Reservations**: it helps us a lot if you [RSVP through here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-night-connecting-through-personal-stories-tickets-1986118609225?lid=mhwkwiitinr1&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=ebml&utm_campaign=clpo_ceex_lcm_fad_mec_mc_mum_0_0_eventpublished&utm_term=Main_EventPublishedSubFree_HeroSummary_other%20feature%20usage&utm_content=e412e73b-f3c5-463c-af88-9aa6b8e94267__69c7948f688bf81f67b04ace587e740e__2cc6065c-8d9a-424d-a326-56cd04fcd4b9). Space is limited, so secure your spot by booking today! If in the end you cannot make it, please cancel your reservation so someone else might take your spot. Please note that if you haven’t arrived by the time the show starts, your spot might be given to someone else.
**What is storytelling?**
Sharing stories in front of an audience may well be the oldest form of art. This ancient oral tradition is experiencing a modern revival through organizations like The Moth in New York, the Mezrab in Amsterdam, or The Bear in Berlin. Now, it is Brussels’ turn!
Though deeply connected to many other disciplines, storytelling is an artform on its own. It might make you laugh, but it's not stand-up comedy. It might make you think, but it's not a TED talk. It make help you heal, but it's not therapy. Ultimately, it's about connecting with each other, sharing and celebrating life.
**Want to tell a story?**
We believe everyone has a story to tell, and we welcome everyone who wants to dare! Previous performance experience is a plus, but **not necessarily required.** We simply ask you to fill up the form below and commit to respect the format (you will have priority if you have come to our shows before). Depending on the volume of applications we will contact you only when we find a spot for you, thank you for your understanding!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEI9BtS4uNOWhBtvV2nEtbjy8Y6POs2PWPbYvFX5cTGy7n8A/viewform?usp=dialog
**Want to be updated about our events?**
If you don't want to miss our next shows and keep up to date with our activities, **find us** **on Instagram @storytellingbrussels**
Tired of social media? Sign up to our mailing list here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHgK8mRpp_3GiXO4l6bIugqGqe6l7bHGnjLJXEHyEEjYvOTw/viewform?usp=preview
We kindly ask you to not take videos of the performers. Please note however that photos and videos may be taken by the organisation at the event to be used in promotion materials. If you do not wish to be included in photographs, please let us know on the day itself.
Agnostic Parents Events This Week
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Deep Conversation - Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
Rencontre d'échecs - Ixelles - Pompette
♟️ **Rejoignez l’aventure Knight Clubbers !** ♟️
Venez vivre une soirée où l’échiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compétition.
🔗 **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/663758?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social)
✨ **Des parties pour tous les niveaux**
Débutant curieux ou stratège aguerri, chaque partie est l’occasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer d’autres passionné.e.s.
🕒 **Liberté totale – Jouez à votre rythme**
Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale.
🏆 **Défiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement**
Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de l’Arène.
👑 **Prêts pour le défi ?**
Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la légende !
Family Constellations Circle in Brussels - April
This is an open Circle for anyone and open to constellate on any subject. It's a good way to get started if you've been wanting to see what Constellations is all about. We will start with some bodywork exercises and then there will be time for three Constellations on any topic.
A Constellation is a means for accessing the timeless map you hold within, linking the past to the present and the present to the future. It's a tool to find the origin of the problems we face today such as repeated patterns, blockages, relationship difficulties or health concerns, to name a few, and has the power to reveal hidden dynamics not visible to the normal eye. Then a healing exchange takes place and steps are taken to free you from the past and put you on a road to freedom, understanding and authenticity for your future.
There are two ways to participate, either as a participant or Space Holder in the Circle or to bring a topic to constellate as an Issue Holder, which is limited to three places. Although one person will bring a subject to constellate, everyone participates. A Constellation is a Healing Circle for all who attend.
Price for Space Holders: 50 Euros (12 spots)
Price for Issue Holders: 165 Euros (3 spots)
Date: Sunday, April 12th
Time: 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Shanti Home: Rue Darwin 8, Brussels 1190 (Forest)
\*There are three spots available for Constellations. Contact me if you'd like to reserve one of these spots.
\*Spots are limited for both roles to ensure enough space in the room, although the room is very spacious.
*Modified price for students or if you are unemployed. Write me if this is your case.*Payment must be made beforehand. You can register either to the following account or pay by credit card or PayPal by following the link to the website.
Register here: https://www.gettotheorigin.com/brussels-events
For bank transfer instead, email Meghan for details.
Contact: Meghan +32 468 455 273
meghan@gettotheorigin.com
www.gettotheorigin.com
Queer Reads Collective: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Hey lovely people,
Join us for another gathering of the **Queer Reads Collective**. Since we have been reading some quite heavy books lately, we decided to do a round of something lighter for the spring. Our April read will be the famous bestseller, *The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo*
by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job.
Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love.
Queer Yoga Brussels - for LGBTQ+ people & their friends !
🌟 Hello Yogis and Future Yogis! 🌟
🧘♀️🧘♂️ Whether you're a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner, come and join us every **SUNDAY MORNING - from 11:00 to 12:15 - for Queer Yoga in Brussels :)**
No need to worry if you've never tried Yoga before – everyone is welcome! 🌈 Just bring yourself in some comfy clothes (mats are provided) and let the magic happen :-).
🌿 **Class Details:**
* This is an "open event" - for everyone, LGBTQ people and their friends no matter their **gender, age, race, sexual orientation or level of fitness / practice**.
* Classes take place [Merci Wellness - Place Dillens 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles](https://www.merci-wellness.be/plan-acces.php). Very easy to get there, either by bike or metro (Hotel des Monnaies).
* Ring bell "MERCI WELLNESS" - third floor !
* ⏰ 11:00 to 12:15 (doors close at 10:55 as **class starts at 11:00 sharp** \- it is not possible to join late\)\.
💸 **Cost:**
* First class: 10 euros 🌟
* Single class: 15 euros 🧘♂️
* 5-class pass: 65 euros (valid for 3 months - a great deal for regular yogis! 🎉)
You can pay your class on site either in CASH or through PAYCONIC.
**Come and this great group of Sunday Morning Yogis** \- to spend a moment in a nice atmosphere and discover the benefits of Yoga\, from increased flexibility\, better posture\, a stronger body to a calmer mind\.
See you on the mat! 🧘♀️🧘♂️✨
Edson
P.S. Also, make sure to check out our new class **"Yoga for Men"** \- every Wednesday at 18:30 in the same location \- you can find the class list on our Meetup main page \!
Quiet Forest Walk
Quiet Forest Walk – The Clear Space
This is a quiet, low-stimulation activity. It may suit people who feel overwhelmed in typical social settings or who prefer a calmer way of being together.
Hi everyone,
On Sunday 19 April, I’m organising a quiet forest walk for The Clear Space. We’ll walk together in silence for about an hour, in a calm and gentle way.
This is not about performance, conversation, or doing anything special. It’s simply a chance to be outdoors together in a quieter way — with space to breathe, notice, settle, and just be.
Sometimes silence can feel more natural than talking, and walking side by side can feel easier than a usual social setting. That is very much the spirit of this walk.
When: Sunday 19 April
Where: Herrmann-Debroux metro, straight ahead after leaving the platform
Time: We start walking at 14:05 sharp, so please come a little earlier if possible.
Please wear good shoes, especially if the weather has been rainy, as the forest can be muddy.
Afterwards, if people feel like it, we can have a drink at Rouge Cloître. You’re welcome to join, but there is absolutely no pressure.
If you’d like to come, or if you have any questions, you can message me at 0474 60 83 70.
You are very welcome.
Healing sessions - donation-based
Please [register yourself on the website ](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm)to receive the details of how to join.
This powerful healing technique removes the negative energies and blockages to then nbe replaced by life energy or prana.
Organized by Juliana Cruz, a Pranic Healing practitioner for over 10 years.
These donation-based sessions are in a group session, done by different practitioners who have learned Pranic Healing. The sessions take from 20 to 30 minutes.
* **Sunday**
**From 11:30 to 12:50**
20 - 30 min session per person
First-come, first-served.
This practice comes after a meditation (from 10:30 to 11:30) to receive and share energies of loving-kindness to the entire Earth. You can join by [registering yourself here](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn).
With love,
Juliana
Agnostic Parents Events Near You
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COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.


















