Volunteering in the Center

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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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More Amsterdammers are signing up for volunteer work

The number of responses from Amsterdammers for volunteer work is growing. How many people choose to actively contribute to their city and what do they choose to do?

Finding and offering volunteer work through LinkedIn

Volunteers and organizations quickly find each other through LinkedIn’s button ‘Available for Volunteer Work. Here’s how it works!

Amsterdammer with social welfare benefits starts volunteering in West

In Amsterdam West, there is extra support available for Amsterdammers with a social assistance benefit who want to do volunteer work.

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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..

Trainings and Workshops

Do you want to gain knowledge and skills to better support your volunteers? Do you want to showcase your organization?..

Volunteer Work Vacancies

Finding volunteer work? Are you interested in volunteer work? Curious about the possibilities? How wonderful! You’ve come to the right..

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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.

How Valesca helps parents regain trust in themselves

Valesca visits a single mother with a toddler weekly. “There is no prior education to become a father or mother; you really learn that in practice. That’s why it’s nice if someone occasionally gives you a push in the right direction.”

“Never ever say die” (never give up)

It is not only the life motto of Bert Breij, but also the attitude with which he is committed to..

“Mini vacation every Wednesday”

In the midst of a career switch, Sophie finds a challenging volunteer job in the cooking team of Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof..

“For me VCA was an entry point to the nonprofit sector”

“What VCA did for me is an entry point in the local nonprofit sector. I had to build a network from scratch. VCA connected me with the right people so that I could continue in the same field I worked in before.”