Volunteers carry the city and make the city more beautiful, livable, and brighter with their dedication.
News for organizations
Since December 1, 2023, all volunteer organizations in the Netherlands can participate in the National Volunteer Awards 2024 by submitting a vlog. The registration period runs until February 29, 2024.
What role do volunteers play in facilitating Amsterdam’s elderly to live at home longer? This was investigated by research agency De ParticipatiePraktijk on behalf of Volunteer Center Amsterdam (VCA). Read the full report here.
On March 21st, the presentation of the research ‘Caring Together for Amsterdammers’ took place. It was a lovely interactive meeting about the role of volunteers in facilitating the elderly in Amsterdam to live independently at home.
The pressure on volunteers in healthcare means that there is not always a safe and clearly defined work environment. How do volunteers and volunteer coordinators deal with this situation? We discussed this with volunteer Lodewijk de Mol van Otterloo and volunteer coordinator Alexander Regeling.
The Oranje Fonds and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport are giving an impulse to strengthening and sustaining voluntary efforts. Apply for funding and make use of free knowledge.
What can you do to keep volunteers happy and satisfied? Organizations, take advantage of these tips.
An interview about a piece of social foundation in practice in Amsterdam. Nynke Vlieger has been the director-manager of Buurtteam Amsterdam Centrum for a year. “I don’t think volunteers should be the answer to the lack of the welfare state.”

