Volunteer work in Amsterdam

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Annual Report 2025 – Volunteer Center Amsterdam

Discover what 280,000 volunteers and one expertise center accomplished 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 will share on May 19 at De Nederlandse Bank what you can do with them and what makes this so enjoyable and valuable. Providing support to Amsterdammers with financial matters, administration, or gaining an overview? You can help. Join us too!

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For volunteers

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Online Vacancybank

Choose from 1001 fun and meaningful volunteer jobs. Find something that fits your wishes, 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 have created a fun short test for anyone thinking about volunteering. Within one minute you will know what kind of volunteer you are and which volunteer work suits you.

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

Tailored advice during individual conversations. Do you have questions or could you use some inspiration on a specific theme? Make free use of our organizational advisors!

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Trainings and Workshops

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

Stories

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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.

Want to do something good in our beautiful city?

For others and yourself!