Volunteer work Amsterdam

In our society, many people rely on enthusiastic volunteers, probably more than you realise. That is why volunteers are so important for society. They contribute in their own way to a functioning community and passionately dedicate themselves to helping others.

 

Are you looking for volunteer work in Amsterdam? Would you like to help or bring joy to others while gaining work experience? What could be better than making life in your own neighbourhood more enjoyable and diverse? Based on your talents and interests, we can help you find suitable volunteer activities where you can contribute to Amsterdam’s community.

 

 

Discover the possibilities or check our vacancies

 

Questions?

Contact us at

 

020 46 09 300

vrijwilligers@dynamo-amsterdam.nl

 

Opening hours

Monday till Friday from 9h00-17h00

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Volunteer at Dynamo

At Dynamo we have various opportunities for volunteering. Whether you are looking for volunteer work for teens or students, or if you are a bit older and want to dedicate some of your free time to helping others, we have opportunities for everyone. The volunteer positions range from being a walking buddy to assisting in gardening, teaching languages or providing administrative support.

 

Volunteer vacancies

 

(Dutch) stories other volunteers

 

 

"All our volunteers are amazing"

Ilona, coordinator volunteers
 

Why doing voluntary work?

By engaging in volunteer work, you contribute to society while experiencing personal and professional growth.

Making a Difference

Volunteering allows you to have a positive impact on others and your community.

 

Personal Growth

It provides opportunities for personal growth, learning and development of new skills.

 

Building Connections

Volunteering helps you build meaningful relationships and expand your network.

Career Enhancement

It can enhance your career prospects by gaining valuable work experience and demonstrating your commitment. Besides you can ensure that others stay up-to-date.

 

Enhancing Well-being

Volunteering has been linked to increased happiness, satisfaction, and overall well-being.

 

 

Trainings

Training

Dynamo

When necessary for the job, Dynamo offers volunteer training and courses to ensure that volunteers can perform their work to the best of their abilities. This way, you can learn during your volunteer work. When interested in a training or course, let your counselor know.

 

Training

 

Knowledge market

The Knowledge market is an online knowledge platform offering (free) training sessions and workshops for individuals who care for others or volunteer in their community. If you wish to take a course, organize a workshop, or have an idea for a thematic meeting, please visit:

• Kennismarkt Oost, for residents of Amsterdam Oost

• Kennismarkt Zuid, for residents of Amsterdam Zuid

Training

 

Volunteer Academy

The Volunteer Academy is an online knowledge platform offering (free) training sessions and workshops for individuals who volunteer in their community. This contributes your job satisfaction, motivation and personal development.

 

Explore the complete range of free courses and training sessions for volunteers in all parts of Amsterdam at the Volunteer Academy.

Which volunteer work suits you?

  • Psychology volunteer work
  • HR volunteer opportunities
  • Accounting volunteer opportunities
  • Gardening volunteer opportunities
  • Community volunteer work
  • Voluntary handyman
  • Chef in a neighborhood restaurant
  • Finance volunteer opportunities
  • Volunteer at Home-Start – family support
  • Computer mento
  • Dutch language teacher
  • Host/hostess
  • Visiting volunteer

Volunteer Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer council

 

The Volunteer Council represents all volunteers of Dynamo. The members of the council are volunteers themselves and are familiar with the organisation. They advocate for the interests of volunteers and serve as a ’tester’ within the organisation. The council regularly visits locations to engage in discussions with volunteers. Questions or concerns are collected and discussed to the management meetings. Solutions and measures are then communicated back to the volunteers. Additionally, the Volunteer Council closely monitors Dynamo’s volunteer policy and ensures that agreements are being upheld.

 

Members of the Volunteer Council

 

 

Dirk Westra, Martina Pansier, Dineke Rizzoli, Jean Satram, Ineke van Dijk, Ivy George en Cees Vries.

Volunteer newspaper

The Volunteer newspaper is published twice a year, providing news and information for volunteers. The Volunteer newspaper is an initiative of the Volunteer Council of Dynamo.

 

Volunteer newspaper

 

 

 

 

 

Month of the Dynamo volunteer

The month May is known as ‘Month of the Dynamo volunteer’. During this month we honour our volunteers. Different activities are organised and people can vote for the Dynamo volunteer Award.

 

Month of the Dynamo volunteer

 

 

"Our volunteers are very valuable for the organization. Without them the organization wouldn't be what it is nowadays!"

Ivy, chairman Volunteer Council
 
Fun Facts

How many?

Approximately 500 people work voluntary at Dynamo.

 

 

Makkie

As a volunteer at Dynamo you’re doing something right for the neighbourhood and you gain a small bonus. Each voluntary hour you work, you gain a ‘makkie’. ‘Makkie’ is the local coin of Amsterdam Oost. With the ‘makkies’ you earned you can pay or get a discount. There are several deals with local restaurants/pubs, shops, settlements and cultural institutions. Check the website how and where you can spend your ‘makkies’. In this way you help your neighbourhood, neighbours and yourself!

Makkie Amsterdam

 

Internal job application

When you work at least 1 year as volunteer at Dynamo, you can join the application procedures as an internal candidate.

Working at Dynamo

Go Social Make Impact
Would you like to contribute to your neighbourhood together with colleagues?  Help local residents and have a great day together. Let’s go for it! Check our Social Impact projects or introduce a nice idea yourself.
GO Social MAKE Impact

Volunteer workers don’t do charity work solely for themselves. Of course, it’s rewarding to learn something new and meet new people, but the main reason most people volunteer is to help others. Through volunteering, you can bring joy to someone else while gaining work experience in a specific field or expertise.

 

Throughout your life, you acquire a wealth of knowledge and experience. You know what your talents are and want to utilize them to the fullest. That’s where Dynamo comes in! Because we believe in inclusivity, we want everyone to participate in society, regardless of age or background. By leveraging your knowledge and experience, you can contribute to making our society more livable and beautiful.

What you can do as volunteer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Organize activities for all ages
  • Provide assistance
  • Serve coffee or tea
  • Cook delicious and healthy meals
  • Give language lessons
  • Assist with complex forms
  • Provide homework support
  • Engage in sports with young people
  • Teach people how to use computers, tablets or phones
  • Facilitate social interactions
  • Help organize administrative tasks
  • Encourage residents to participate!
Benefits of doing volunteer work at Dynamo

Helping someone else

Volunteering is not just for yourself. You learn a lot that benefits you personally, but at the same time, you can also bring joy to someone else. For example, by organizing sports activities for children, taking the elderly to the museum, market, or forest or by teaching computer lessons.

Gaining work experience

Voluntary work is a great way to gain work experience, especially if you don’t have enough experience for a regular job in that field. If you have a few hours per week available and you want to fill them with something that can benefit your career, volunteering is an excellent option.

Training and courses

When necessary for the job, Dynamo offers volunteer training and courses to ensure that you can perform your work to the best of your abilities. This way, you can learn during your volunteer work. As volunteer in Amsterdam you can also participate in the training sessions, workshops, and lectures offered by the Volunteer Academy.

Certificate

Every volunteer receives a certificate when they stop volunteering. This certificate states exactly what you have done at Dynamo and for how long you have done it. You can show this certificate to employers or other organizations that are looking for volunteers. It serves as proof of your experience and dedication as a volunteer.

Volunteer council

In the volunteer council, volunteers have the opportunity to outspeak their opinions on matters such as Dynamo’s policies, the position of volunteers, and daily operations. The volunteer council meets four times a year and also holds four meetings per year with the director of Dynamo. The coordinator of volunteer engagement can connect you with the volunteer council.

Volunteer jobs near me

Do you ever wonder: ‘Is there any voluntary work near me?’ If you live in or close by Amsterdam there are plenty of voluntary work opportunities. Below you can find a couple of places to volunteer.

IT volunteer opportunities

Do you think you can teach someone else more about computer usage? Become an IT volunteer at Dynamo.

Volunteer teaching opportunities

At Dynamo we have multiple volunteer teaching opportunities. Become a language coach and help a fellow neighbor by spending an hour each week talking about the weather, daily life, family, shared interests or cultural customs.

Finance volunteer opportunities

Do you want to help residents of Amsterdam East learn how to apply for their own DigiD or how to complete their tax returns? We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our financial workshops or Buurtteam Amsterdam Oost team.

Social work volunteer opportunities

We also have many social work volunteer opportunities. For example, support one of our many neighborhood points in Amsterdam by helping residents handle their affairs independently.

More volunteer work near me

There’s many more voluntary work to do at Dynamo. For example, we also have communication, HR, accounting or gardening volunteer opportunities. Want to see all our vacancies? Check them here.