On this page you can take a closer look at who we are, what brings us together, and the ideas that shape how we think and work.
Who are we?
Our vision
The Out of Office Foundation was founded in 2025 by Rutger de Rijk and Bibi Timmerman, after they met and realized they shared a dream: to help young people connect and get in nature.
Both believe in the power of being curious and the wisdom that comes from being in nature. They connected through the way they each walk their own path, not listening to outside expectations but staying close to their own needs and dreams.
We believe that time outside helps young people find their breath again, understand themselves more deeply, and makes it easier to reconnect with the world around them.
Meet the Team
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Bibi Timmerman
FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
After her burnout, Bibi decided to follow her heart, curiosity, and creativity. Instead of listening to fear and outside expectations, she let freedom and inspiration guide her path. She quit her office job and apartment in Amsterdam, and set off alone — without a plan, in an old campervan — to Portugal. To live a life in tune with herself and nature. What happened after that is just an ongoing miracle. -
Rutger de Rijk
FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
Rutger de Rijk is the founder of the Out of Office Foundation and has been designing and facilitating learning experiences for young people and teams for many years. With a background in entrepreneurship, youth work, and experiential learning, he is passionate about creating environments where people can step away from their daily routines, connect with themselves and others, and discover new perspectives. -
Dominiek Sloote
TRAINER AND FACILITATOR
Dominiek Sloote is a youth sports educator and lifestyle coach. As an experienced judoka and boxer, he strongly believes in the power of sport as a tool for building self-confidence, discipline, and resilience. He is a 1st Dan judo instructor and achieved a fifth-place finish at the World Judo Championships in Florida in 2016. At Out of Office Foundation Dominiek is a facilitator, coach and trainer on our expeditions. -
Charlotte Kok
TRAINER AND FACILITATOR
Charlotte brings a valuable combination of experience in vitality and health promotion, together with her background as a student counsellor and confidential advisor. She has a natural ability to create a safe and open environment where young people can be themselves and feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings. During Out of Office Foundation journeys, Charlotte joins as a facilitator and mentor, supporting participants throughout their experience.
Ready to collaborate?
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