Our goal is to connect RPM student volunteers & refugees via WhatsApp, so they can support each other: talk, hang out and take part in online activities.

Do you want to participate or help out? Let us know. Refugees can join the program via Manon at COA/AZC; buddies can sign up by contacting Nathalie (RPM Captain) via RPM Slack or email: nathalie.ummels@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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We’re running online English classes where we pair refugees with volunteers to learn English on their own schedules. We tailor the classes to the needs of the students: some want to speak, others want to improve their grammar or writing – whatever is needed, we do our best to adapt. If you want to volunteer or learn English please email language@refugeeprojectmaastricht.nl

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For the music activities no prior knowledge is needed. The events will focus on children; however, parents and their whole families are welcomed too. We try to have some diverse programme and thereby start with weekly short music classes, where through clapping games, easy songs and music activities, we will create lots of fun together. We will later extend the music activities to special events as for example showing and explaining the cup song in a video. Connecting to music increases thought patterns and furthermore, has some positive impacts on your soul. Give it a try and let’s have fun together.

Tuesdays from 15:00 – 15:15​

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Are you confused about how to write your CV? Do you want to know the best style of CV in the Netherlands? Are you not sure what employers look for? Do you want personal advice and feedback on your CV? If so, RPM is starting a series of CV workshops that do all of these things. The workshops have been designed in collaboration with several professionals, with the needs of refugees in mind. They will include tips on style, content, and different formats. We have created three workshops to give you all of the information you need to give your CV a professional edge. The workshops should be taken together, as each workshop gives different information. After the second workshop, each participant is paired with a ‘CV buddy’ in the language that they want (Dutch or English) who will look at their CV with them, give them tips for their CV, and correct any language orgrammar mistakes. The workshops will include a 60 minute presentation, and 30 minutes for questions and answers. The workshops will be in English, but you can sign up to get CV helpfrom a Dutch-speaking volunteer after the second workshop.

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Music, meditation, sport and laughter are languages that everyone can understand. We want to create fun activities for kids and their families through singing songs, playing games and doing some easy exercises together on Facebook!

Muziek, meditatie, sport en gezelligheid zijn talen die iedereen spreekt en begrijpt. Wij willen leuke activiteiten opzetten voor kinderen en hun families. Samen gaan we liedjes zingen, spelletjes spelen en sommige (makkelijke) oefeningen doen via Facebook. We hebben er zin in!

Samen met je kind een moment van tijd en aandacht voor elkaar, lekker bewegen, plezier maken en ontspannen! Dát is ouder & kind yoga.
Elke les vertel ik een kort verhaaltje waarop de oefeningen daarna worden afgestemd. De ouder & kind yogalessen zijn voor kinderen van circa 4-10 jaar. Tijdens de lessen wordt er samen gespeeld en ontspannen, waarbij ouder en kind zich op elkaar concentreren, en de meeste houdingen worden samen uitgevoerd. Dit is leuk, speels en soms uitdagend. Je werkt samen aan balans, uithoudingsvermogen, kracht en souplesse. Ook massage en concentratie- en ademhalingsoefeningen komen aan bod. Uiteraard eindigen we met een heerlijke ontspanningsoefening.

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Learn Dutch without going out of your room! Refugee Project Maastricht offers the opportunity to learn Dutch. Every Monday is the Dutch language café, where we get to know the Dutch language in an informal, relaxed way. For example, we play games, do simulations and discuss topics whilst speaking Dutch.
Link to the Zoom meeting will be uploaded later!

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New week, new challenge! Exercise while staying home and share the results!

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Every Wednesday, there is a Dutch lesson, which aims to teach people how to read, write and use the Dutch language. So feel welcome and enjoy the Dutch ‘gezelligheid’.

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Creative weekly event for women with a different topic every week, e.g. nature, tradition, culture, food. We will do all kinds of crafts, such as crocheting, home decoration, creating textile pieces and painting. It is a safe place where everyone can learn, connect, chat, have fun and most importantly – get creative!

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Even though we might be practicing social distancing, we want to stay connected virtually. Therefore, we are organizing fun weekly challenges in which we encourage you to participate. Join our Facebook Group (which is called RPM ft. AZC Digital Connection) and send us your videos, photos etc.

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