Volunteer work: information for organisations
Do you have a social organisation in The Hague, such as a school or a community centre? And do you work with volunteers? Read useful information on this page or see how you can get help.
Finding volunteers
Are you looking for volunteers? You can post your vacancies on the free platform Begin external link: Volunteer The Hague(External link), end external link.. This is the spot where residents search for fun and suitable English-language volunteer work, community events and workshops.
Help and advice
Do you have questions about working with volunteers? Contact Begin external link: Volunteer The Hague(External link), end external link., a non-profit initiative founded by the Municipality of The Hague and PEP Den Haag. They can help you:
- find volunteers
- arrange formalities such as insurance, Begin link: Certificate of Conduct (VOG), end link. , compensation or a volunteer agreement
- develop a sound volunteer policy
- training courses for organisations and directors
- start up a new organisation
- with fundraising and subsidies
- deal with caregivers (mantelzorgers)
Sport clubs
Could your sport club use help from volunteers? Contact a Begin link: sportconsulent, end link. for help. For example:
- courses for sport clubs
- help with your policy plan
- help with an action plan for volunteers
- writing vacancy notices
Insurance policy for volunteers in The Hague
Organisations which work with volunteers are automatically insured through the insurance policy for volunteers in The Hague. This insurance covers damage caused while volunteers are doing volunteer work. It also sometimes covers damage for organisations. Read more on the page Begin link: Insurance for volunteers in The Hague, end link. .