Werkstation op Zuid
Municipality of Rotterdam

Werkstation op Zuid is a place where people with benefits can go. They are helped to find work, which is possible, for example, in the Rataplan thrift store, which is located in the same building. In recent months, the Municipality of Rotterdam has been busy with the makeover of the old Gamma building. Did you know that the building has also served as a GGD injection location in the meantime?

As the opening drew closer, the Municipality of Rotterdam called in VKOZ for help. 600 people were invited and a lot still had to be done. The festive opening also had to include a substantive program with catering and a performance.

VKOZ has put together an afternoon program with Christl van Gerven as chairman. She talked about the Workstation to the more than 280 guests. Councilor Tim Versnel was also a guest and he opened the Workstation at an official moment by cutting the ribbon.

After this, it was time for the guests to visit the seven stations and gain information about all the possibilities within the Workstation. For example, we talked about the S.T.A.R.T. program, the Poortproces and the Rataplan thrift store. After the substantive program, there was time for a networking drink while enjoying a drink and music from the Bentinck Jazz trio.

The turnout for the opening was very high. There were over 100 more guests than expected. The full hall meant a lot of interest in the opening of the Workstation on South. Knowledge was shared during drinks and a number of guests were able to score beautiful items in the thrift store! The colorful decorations by the Workstation were examined, such as the creative chandeliers, wall paintings, etc. In short, an opening with a lot of interest at a location that has been completely converted into an event location!