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Work side by side with your team colleagues for a beautiful non-profit organization!

Donate your time and talent to a worthy cause. Roll up your sleeves to do good by helping non-profit organizations.

Find out more about this year's carefully selected social project in Brussels, for the benefit of a beautiful social organization. Les Stations de Plein Air is looking forward to receiving a helping hand from MSD Belux on Thursday June 19, 2025.

The non-profit organization Les Stations de Plein Air has been organizing activities for children during school holidays for over 90 years. The association welcomes children aged 3 to 15 at the Parmentier Park site in Sint-Pieters-Woluwe. The activities are accessible to everyone, with a special focus on children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The children are grouped by age into animation groups and share all activities and meals with their group and the animators.

Various activities are offered, including indoor and outdoor games, organizing shows, treasure hunts, playground time, cooking, and themed workshops (psychomotor activities, sports, IT, nature, crafts). Additionally, there are outings to recreational parks, museum visits, and trips to the swimming pool.

Read more about Les Stations de Plein Air

Here are the good reasons why you should participate in this MSD Gives Back Day 2025 edition:

1. IT’S THE 12th TIME!
MSD Belux is organizing for the 12th time in a row the MSD Belux Gives Back Day, mobilizing all its employees to do voluntary work for 1 day. The whole company is invited to work side by side and roll up their sleeves for unique social projects in Belgium.

2. IT’S A CHANCE TO CONNECT AND REFLECT
It always is an impressive gathering of our teams where sharing, empowering, learning from each other and cross-divisional networking are on the agenda. With volunteers like you, we have a chance to make this world a better place!

3. IT’S AN EXCUSE TO GET AWAY …
The MSD Gives Back Day is a unique opportunity to get away from daily routine and do good for our  society.

 

Watch this VIDEO capturing MSD Gives Back 2024 at Clara Fey and De cirkel:

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Register now! Curious about the activities you can participate in? Then have a look at the activities overview.

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Signing up in an activity of your choice is required for all MSD Belux colleagues by Wednesday May 28th EOD for MSD Brussels BV employees.
MSD Brussels Europe employees who would like to participate should please contact olivier.mertens@msd.com.

F.A.Q.

Can I participate?

You can participate if you are an employee of MSD. Consultants can participate as well if they do not invoice this day to the company MSD.

What about the day itself?

On location, you will be welcomed by the organization’s project coordinator and the MSD delegates. You will receive a proper introduction about the organization’s goal and mission, followed by a briefing by the group coordinator. Afterwards, you will get to work. At noon, it’s time for lunch. The project will continue in the afternoon. A coffee break is foreseen. At the end of the day, there’s time for a debriefing, during which you and your colleagues will be able to reflect on the day’s activity and share your experience(s).The organization will serve snacks and refreshments to conclude this meaningful day.

Can I cancel my participation?

By subscribing to a project, you have committed yourself to participate. The organization itself is counting on your presence and help. Don’t forget that you are also representing MSD. That’s why we expect you to be present on the day of the project. If your participation must be cancelled due to compelling reasons, please inform:

  • your direct manager
  • olivier.mertens@msd.com
  • Time4Society: laila.ekchouchou@time4society.com

If you are unable to attend on the day itself, please give a direct call to Time4Society,
Laila Ekchouchou - 0474/69 10 32.

Can I switch jobs?

Once submitted, your registration should be final for practical purposes. If you do wish to switch projects, please send your request to laila.ekchouchou@time4society.com. Please do not subscribe twice.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Some of the activities may take place outside. An alternative activity cannot always be provided. Spending the day outside in less ideal conditions is also part of the experience

Can I take pictures?

If you would like to take pictures, you can. We suggest you ask the permission of your local project coordinator first out of respect for the privacy of the organization’s guests or clients. Never take pictures of children without the explicit permission of the organization.

What should I do in case of an occupational accident?

In case of an occupational accident, you will be insured by Time4Society’s insurance (and not MSD’s work injury insurance). If this happens to be the case, immediately contact your local project coordinator. He will decide what steps need to be taken. He will also immediately report the injury or accident to Time4Society.

Dress code

Clothing that can get dirty, work gloves and suitable footwear, e.g. boots, walking shoes, high tops, etc. Wear long sleeves/long trousers for your safety.

Equipment

The necessary equipment and materials will be available on the spot, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Disposable overalls will be provided for painting activities.

Health

This MSD Gives Back Day consists of a mix of physical and relational activities where you can choose from. Most activities will be indoors, some will be outdoors. In case of outdoor activities you may want to take precautions if you have certain allergies and you may also want to consult the recommendations of Sciensano to avoid tick bites in the summer months.

Time4Society vzw
Jef Denynplein 14
2800 Mechelen, België
+ 32 (0)15 28 54 09
info@time4society.com