Volunteer work in Amsterdam

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Come Neighborhood in the Banne!

From January 17 to 24, the second action week of Kom Buurten takes place in De Banne. A week full of encounters, meaningful activities, and fun in your own neighborhood. During Kom Buurten, residents can get to know volunteer work in an accessible way.

New Year’s Resolutions? This is the perfect moment!

Do you want to do something good, meet new people, use your talents, or discover something new? 2026 could be your year to help others and enrich yourself.

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Impact Wrapped 2025: Together, volunteers in the Netherlands made millions of hours of difference!

In 2025, volunteers in the Netherlands together made millions of hours of impact. How does VCA connect and strengthen this national movement locally for sustainable commitment to a more social and stronger Amsterdam?

For volunteers

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Online Vacancybank

Choose from 1001 fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities. Find something that suits your needs, talents, and schedule.

Volunteer hours: make an appointment

Personalized advice tailored to you. At one of our 17 locations in the city or by phone. Schedule an appointment!

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Test: Discover what type of volunteer you are

We’ve created a fun, short test for anyone considering volunteering. In just one minute, you’ll discover what kind of volunteer..

For organizations

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Post your call on our vacancy board

Recruit volunteers through the volunteer vacancy bank! As a social organization, are you looking for one or more volunteers? Is..

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Advice for your organization

We help social organizations and initiatives in Amsterdam to further develop, professionalize and grow. Our advisors have knowledge in all..

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Stories

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“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..

Seventeen years old, and already engaged with the world of tomorrow.

While others are still searching for what they want to become later, Wail Kherrazi is already actively building. He is the youngest climate mayor in the Netherlands. And with a group of volunteers, he organizes free workshops on technology and sustainability and deploys stationary robots for social impact. His drive? Giving back with what he has received himself.

“Mini vacation every Wednesday”

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

Find volunteer work that truly suits you

Good for someone else AND for yourself