Volunteer work in Amsterdam

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Power of the West: an afternoon full of meeting and new collaboration

More than eighty involved representatives from the social base of the West came together to make an even greater difference for residents. The energy was high — new ideas and collaboration plans were bubbling up everywhere!

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Come visit the Kinkerbuurt!

From November 8 to 15, the first action week of Kom Buurten takes place in the Kinkerbuurt. A week full of encounters, meaningful activities, and coziness in your own neighborhood. During Kom Buurten, residents can get to know volunteer work in an accessible way.

JOB VACANCY: Organizational Consultant (32 hours per week)

Do you want to strengthen social organizations and contribute to powerful volunteer work? As an organizational consultant at VCA, you help local initiatives grow, connect people, and bring collaborations to life.

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 consultation hours: make an appointment

Can’t figure it out? Call us at 020-5301220.Curious about all the volunteering opportunities? Take a look at our online job..

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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Strengthening the organization

Want to streamline your organization? Need good photos or a compelling interview? Looking for funding to launch new projects? We..

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“Mini vacation every Wednesday”

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

Young people are committed to supporting young people with disabilities

Despite his busy job, Gerben is committed to De Zonnebloem Jong Amsterdam. “I just make time for it, because it’s 100% worth it. It really gives you a different perspective on life.”

“Volunteering has really surprised me!”

“It was one of the most enjoyable summers I’ve had in a long time,” Vanessa says. Last May, she decided to follow her curiosity and try out various volunteer tasks. “One week I was at a museum with the elderly, the next week at a festival or at Artis. I not only rediscovered my own city but also myself.”

Want to do something good in our beautiful city?

For others and yourself!