Volunteering in the North

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Saturday, November 14, 2026: Volunteers – Thank You Day South

Report Network Meeting: Which glasses do you put on?

What perspective do you take when looking at volunteer work? That question was central during the meeting “What perspective do you take?” Perspectives on volunteer work, which we organized on October 6 at Mooie Boules West.

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Volunteer café for expats and internationals in Zuid

Come to the free Volunteer Café South for internationals on October 22, fully in English. Discover how you can meet new people, get to know the city, and make a difference through volunteering as an international.

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Volunteers indispensable for Amsterdam’s elderly

How do older people see their future? And their network? For our new research ‘Future of Older Amsterdammers,’ we spoke with some of them. It provided beautiful new insights.

Do you feel useless? Research says: volunteering is the solution.

Do you ever feel aimless? Research shows: volunteers find their lives more worthwhile. Discover why.

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Discovering hidden gems: volunteer opportunities in the historic city center

During the Voluntour 2026 through the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood, participants discovered inspiring organizations, met local volunteers, and explored the many ways they can contribute to the historical heart of Amsterdam.

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Annual Report 2025 – Volunteer Center Amsterdam

Discover what 280,000 volunteers and one expertise center achieved together in 2025.

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Lintjes 2026: a tribute to the volunteers of Amsterdam

Volunteers Central Amsterdam is proud of all Amsterdammers who have been honored for their exceptional dedication to the city and to others — and of all volunteers in Amsterdam who commit themselves every day with heart and soul, with or without a ribbon.

Volunteers’ Café DNB; Make a difference with financial matters

Social organizations shared on May 19 at De Nederlandse Bank what you can do and why this is so valuable. Also, providing support to Amsterdammers with financial matters, administration, or gaining an overview, but missed this session? Make an appointment!

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Doing something good for someone else and/or the city, while at the same time gaining experience in your field of..

Volunteering and benefits

What are the rules? Do you need permission? Read all the information here.

Trainings and Workshops

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“We can just chat very, very well.”

Every week, Berat and Gijsjan speak Dutch. Sometimes in a café, sometimes in the Rijksmuseum, and once as extras in a boat on the Herengracht.

Warming up for something new

A volunteer position at a small foundation led Erhan to, with plenty of coffee and a good tip: just do what you enjoy.

Jan has been a host at EYE Filmmuseum for 14 years.

Every Tuesday evening, he welcomes visitors in the ‘face of EYE’. ‘It’s an outing for me to be here.’

“That you are here brings comfort”

Damaris is a volunteer at buddy care Kuria. Once every 2 to 3 weeks, she visits Paul at his home. Paul is terminally ill and has very few people around him.

Volunteering as peace work: building bridges between the past and the future

For Johanna, volunteering is more than just doing something for someone else. It can start small, but have a big impact—on yourself and on the world around you. Sometimes it is even a form of peace work.

“I help others, but in doing so, I also help myself.”

After a difficult period, Marijke unexpectedly found new energy as a volunteer. She takes us along in her busy weeks filled with a variety of volunteer activities.

Where warmth brings people together: the floating sauna of Warm Hearts

On the Sloterplas floats a sauna that does more than just warm up. Warm Hearts brings together local residents, volunteers, and newcomers around one simple idea: connection.

Vacation in your own neighborhood

Three days of camping in your own neighborhood, food, games, and fun with your neighbors: that is the Neighborhood Camping. In Amsterdam, at the Sloterplas, volunteer Martin ensures that everything runs smoothly.

Volunteering that brightens your day!

Marion’s commitment to the neighborhood team? Full of meetings, small victories, and a big smile.

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