By Andrea Stoimenova

Isabel Jose (10), is a dedicated club leader leading Hearts of Service, a club devoted to the improvements of the surrounding communities and environments you experience day to day. With face-to-face interactions, Isabel aims to overcome barriers of communication imposed by COVID-19 in previous years.

Although the club is based in the Netherlands, it works with various groups, like the Ukrainian refugees, undocumented individuals, and the elderly. Since its formation, Hearts of Service has already made a significant impact, distributing boxes of essential food items to 763 undocumented Ukrainian Refugees. In addition, the future of Hearts of Service is a limitless possibility, with the aim of expanding its leadership foundation, specifically expanding its horizons to open up positions such as a media development team, event team and a potential set of leaders/director team for the club. Design students that may have ambition for creating may want to create merchandise if passionate. Those good with tech may like to expand the online presence of the club. Therefore, any skill or talent you may have, might be an idea of application to voluntary service.

Objectives?

In the hands of your skills and passion lies the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. Some of the most impactful initiatives that the club has already completed include:

Ukrainian refugee support: The organization of social gatherings like bowling nights and gatherings to instill a sense of community and belonging.
Food assistance: Collected and distributed food boxes to support undocumented refugees and struggling families.
Elderly outreach: Engaged in social activities at a local elderly home in order to offer emotional support and unity to the elderly.
Bowling with refugees and then Nova College
April 5th - Special Olympics at ISA

What are upcoming/ongoing events to look out for?

Reading to 3rd Graders on Wednesdays
Women in Law Event

A vision of prospect

While the club provides a solid platform for student outreach, its potential lies in the expansion of the club, sometimes even outside of school grounds.

Logistics?

For those eager to contribute with qualities of empathy, wholeheartedness, perseverance and ambition

meet the Hearts of Service club every week on Wednesday in the drama studio, supervised by Ms. Shreeve.

Does it count for DoE?

Yes! DoE hours can be easily fulfilled with active participation in the club including CAS hours for IBDP students, makeup for easy volunteering hours!

For more information contact the club founder: 27isabelj20@isa.nl

Club Profile: Hearts of Service