Is your volunteer organization looking for volunteer help and is it open to highly educated and experienced volunteers who may not speak Dutch, but who do want to contribute to Dutch society? Or do you maybe have some challenging volunteer work in your organization and is the command of the Dutch language not a must? Then register for a FREE stand at the upcoming Mix & Match volunteer fair to meet new volunteers for your organization!

A non-profit project founded by the Municipality of The Hague and managed by PEP Den Haag, Volunteer The Hague is a knowledge hub on all aspects of volunteering in The Hague area. We have played a pivotal role in connecting active internationals with local non-profit organizations, thus creating a positive change through the promotion of numerous volunteering opportunities for the past five years. 

Our platform is designed in a way that lets you access a large pool of international volunteers in The Hague and nearby areas with minimal hassle. Once you’re registered on the site, you can create an organizational profile, post volunteer vacancies, workshops and community events. Soon you will be able to browse through our volunteer database which we are currently developing for you. You can then connect with potential volunteers directly via our platform, streamlining your hunt for the perfect volunteer. 

We also hold networking events periodically where you can meet volunteers directly, promote your organization and register volunteers, on the spot, for potential volunteer opportunities at your organization. Additionally, we can help promote your vacancies on our social media channels that have an extensive, relevant subscriber base. 

Need further help? Contact Tetyana Benzeroual, project manager at Volunteer The Hague at [email protected] today to figure how to boost the visibility of your volunteer vacancy and how to find just the right volunteer who can help realize your objectives better.

*Please note that the above-mentioned services are free of cost.

Often internationals are looking for meaningful opportunities either while they’re in-between jobs, or it’s their way of contributing to the society that they’ve chosen to live in. They want to connect and network with like-minded people. They also want to utilize and polish their professional skills. 

They are mostly highly-skilled and therefore can handle skilled tasks like marketing, PR and communications, accounting and finance, design, fundraising, human resources, leadership and culture and technology support. Volunteers can help with planning, organizing, and implementing programs, thus making a meaningful impact in the community. Also, owing to their exposure to different cultural and professional environments, they can provide a fresh perspective on doing a job more effectively. To add an interesting trivia, according to our data, most active, international volunteers in The Hague area are in the age group of 25-35 years.

• 60.000 internationals in The Hague region (Haaglanden)
• 13.300 privileged people in The Hague (incl families) (2019)
• 10.000 international knowledge workers for companies, education in The Hague (2017), 17.500 in The Hague region
• 7.000 international students in The Hague
• 20 international schools in the region with almost 10.000 children with 125 nationalities (2019)
• 111 embassies and consulates
• 40 intergovernmental and European organisations like OPCW, EUROPOL, ICC, EPO, etc.
• 180 nationalities in The Hague

Congratulations, you have found volunteers for your organization. It’s now important to keep them content, interested and committed. Feel free to have a look at the information on working with volunteers (in Dutch) or contact the Project Manager of Volunteer The Hague Tetyana Benzeroual. Below are some tried and tested tips to help you retain volunteers:

• Motivate - Talk to your volunteers about how they’re helping you realize your organization’s objectives
• Appreciate - Take time to recognize voluntary efforts either via email or just have a chat. Also, make sure to remember birthdays, Christmas gifts and so on. Happy people are more productive.
• Encourage - Give attention to the motivation of the volunteer. Keep an eye on volunteers to ensure they are still enjoying their roles and tackle issues, if any, early.
• Involve - Volunteers are an important part of your organization. Make sure you involve them by inviting them to team meetings and other key events.
• Care - Be as forthcoming as possible about covering expenses, attending workshops or other forms of training that may help further polish their skills in turn helping your organization grow.