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!
Vrijwilligers
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.
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.
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 makes sure everything runs smoothly.
Marion’s commitment to the neighborhood team? Full of meetings, small victories, and a big smile.
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.”
2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer. Worldwide, there is extra attention for the value of volunteer work, in line with VCA’s commitment to volunteer work in Amsterdam.

