Step out of your daily routine for an afternoon and put your energy into something that truly counts. Social Heroes invites you to join fellow TU/e students to make a difference for a day. Choose one of four hands-on activities and connect with social initiatives in and around Eindhoven.
Afterwards, we come together for dinner at Keukenconfessies in the Klokgebouw (Strijp S until approximately 19:00 (dinner is included in the €5 registration fee)
You can sign up for Gardening at Wasven Care Farm directly via this page.
Curious about the other Social Heroes activities? Scroll down and follow the links at the bottom of this page to register for one of the four others.
Pictures by Levi Baruch
Location: Wasven, Celebeslaan 30, Eindhoven
Time: 13:30 - 19:00
During this Social Heroes activity, you help maintain the gardens of Het Wasven. This is a care farm that supports people with an intellectual disability and people who experience barriers to the labour market. The clients of the care farm are not present during this activity; you will work alongside other volunteers.
You help maintain and improve the area. Activities include weeding, clearing paths, creating new pathways, pruning, and setting up vegetable garden beds. There is plenty to do, and while working you can enjoy the fresh air and informal conversations with fellow student volunteers.
Het Wasven provides all necessary tools for gardening and maintenance. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear, such as long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to protect against tall grass and insects. Keep in mind that you may get dirty, and bring gardening gloves if you have them.
Dinnertime
After the afternoon activities, we’ll come together from approximately 17:00 – 19:00, at Keukenconfessies in the Klokgebouw, StrijpS. This shared dinner is a core part of Social Heroes, a moment to exchange stories, insights, and a few laughs with fellow participants.
You’re expected to join us for dinner. A small contribution of €5 is included in the registration price.
Registration
This activity is open to TU/e students, PhD’s and EngD’s only. You can register for this specific activity via the black order button on this web page. To sign up for a different Social Heroes activity, please visit the corresponding web pages.
After registration you will receive:
- An e-ticket from Studium Generale, which serves as your entry ticket for the buffet dinner.
- An email detailing the practical information about your chosen activity.
Do you want to participate in another Social Heroes activity, check:
- Creative Afternoon with People Living with Physical Disabilities
- Walking & Cleaning Up with the Elderly
- Baking Spring Waffles
- Casino Afternoon with the Elderly (speaking Dutch required)
Social Heroes is a collaboration between Social Heroes Stehven and Studium Generale.