Integrating Volunteering into your Job-Hunting Strategy

Integrating Volunteering into your Job-Hunting Strategy

Learning · 11 May 2024, 13:30 - 14:00
Spuiplein 150, 2511 DG Den Haag, Netherlands
Community & familyNature & sustainabilityArt & culture
10 Reduced inequalities11 Sustainable cities and communities17 Partnerships for the goals

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Summary

In this workshop, you will learn how to integrate volunteering into job-hunting, as well as career opportunities for internationals.

Detailed description

During the workshop, Sarah will share her own experience of going from an international student to working for a Dutch employer. You will learn more about the working culture in the Netherlands as well as the key economic clusters of the region. You will gain practical information on job hunting and career opportunities for internationals, and Sarah will share how volunteering may be a career strategy to unlock new opportunities.


This workshop is part of the supersized Mix & Match Volunteer Job Fair titled "Together at Home" held on May 11 alongside three more workshops: "Hidden Gems of The Hague" by Harry Bogers, guide at Gilde Den Haag, "Dutch Culture Decoded: Navigating Windmills, Bitterballen, and Directness!" by Gert-Jan Aleman, director of PEP Den Haag, and "Building Bridges: How Volunteering Bridges the Gap to Career Success" by Tetyana Benzeroual, Project Lead at PEP Den Haag.


While event registration is not mandatory, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to secure your spot. Your registration not only helps us plan better but also ensures we can provide you with the best possible experience. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Together at Home Volunteer Job Fair!



About the speaker: Sarah Feid is an account manager at The Hague International Centre, where she helps to provide easy-to-navigate support for individuals seeking to make the Netherlands their new home. As an international, she knows from first-hand experience how important it is for those relocating to have a place to turn to with questions, and she is passionate about ensuring internationals receive this warm welcome. Sarah is in close contact with employers and internationals and strives to help newcomers in The Hague region by providing assistance and information about working and living in The Hague region.

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About Volunteer The Hague

Volunteer The Hague is a project of PEP Den Haag, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement and strengthening the social fabric of The Hague. Initiated in collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague, Volunteer The Hague site hosts hundreds of volunteer activities for every age, skill-set, and availability. Importantly, the volunteer listings on Volunteer The Hague’s website do not require Dutch language skills. You can browse these vacancies or use our Talent Scan tool through which you can find individualized listings after answering a series of questions about your skills and interests. All listings will provide you with information about the tasks expected, preferred availability in days and number of hours, and perks offered.

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