Reimbursements and insurance

Volunteering in Amsterdam is unpaid, but sometimes you may receive a volunteer reimbursement for incurred costs or as a token of appreciation. Clear rules and limits apply to ensure it does not become a salary and does not affect taxes or benefits. If you receive benefits, you can usually do volunteer work, but you must always report this in advance to your benefits agency; the reimbursement you are allowed to keep varies by situation. Additionally, volunteers in Amsterdam are automatically insured through the Amsterdam volunteer insurance, which provides coverage for accidents, liability, and damages during volunteer work. More information by topic below.