Vrijwilligers Jobbeurs & Muziekfestival

Happy spring season, everyone! After the great turnout at our event last year, the Volunteer The Hague team is excited to be planning our next fun and informative event. Please join us on Saturday, 10 May from 13:00 to 17:00 at Amare Den Haag for a supersized version of the Mix & Match Volunteer Job Fair & Music Festival titled Together at Home where Dutch language proficiency is optional!

This volunteer job fair is a great chance to meet fellow internationals, share experiences, grow your network, as well as enjoy musical performances and the lively atmosphere. You'll also connect with local NGOs eager to work with international volunteers! With nearly 100 organizations in fields like human rights, social justice, refugee aid, animal welfare, and more, there’s something for everyone.

We hope you'll join us on Saturday 10 May for this fantastic learning and networking opportunity! Space is limited, so please be sure to register ASAP. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event highlights:

·        Nearly 100 participating non-profits

·        500+ volunteering opportunities

·        Musical performances by the Residentieorkest and artists from The Hague region

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025

🕐 Time: 13:00 – 17:00

💰 Cost: Absolutely Free!

📍 Location: Amare - Spuiplein 150, 2511 DG Den Haag

This event will take place in the centrally located Amare Den Haag and is organized by Volunteer The Hague project of PEP Den Haag in collaboration with the Residentie Orkest, Open Amare, Cultuurschakel, and the Municipality of The Hague.

About the Presenters

Mariëlle Vavier is the Deputy Mayor for Poverty, Inclusion, Care, and International Affairs. Representing GroenLinks, she advocates for social and just policies, with a strong focus on tackling poverty, promoting inclusion, and improving care for vulnerable groups. She also works to strengthen international cooperation and solidarity within the city.

Gert-Jan Aleman has been the director of PEP Den Haag since the beginning of 2023. Previously, Gert-Jan was manager of the Arbo Center of the Municipality of The Hague, where in 2016 he won a national prize as Vitality Manager of The Year. He passionately continues this line of work at PEP, aiming to enhance the vitality of The Hague's social organizations and contribute to a city where everyone can participate. Gert-Jan will offer an opening speech at the event on behalf of PEP Den Haag, Volunteer The Hague's parent organization.

Leontien Kröner - van Selms is the project manager of Symphony 2030, the social programming initiative of the Residentie Orkest (Residentie Orchestra). Symphony 2030 serves as the title for the social pillar of the Residentie Orkest and stems from the ambition to be relevant and meaningful to all residents of the city, from all walks of life. Through projects such as "RO in the neighborhood," the City Orchestra "The Residents," and tailor-made thematic projects with social partners, we aim to inspire and connect residents of The Hague.

We harness the power of music to stimulate encounters and mutual engagement, to shed light on certain themes, and to build bridges between communities.

Registered Organizations

If you are a representative of a non-profit organization that is looking to share the work that you do (as well as register prospective volunteers on the spot at the event!), please join us by registering here. 



070online.nl - Promoting the city of The Hague through news and video items. 

AASRA - Versatile in all areas for The Hague and its surroundings. 

ACCESS - Answer any questions you have about moving to, living in and leaving the Netherlands.  

Alfa Wafe - Commits to inclusion by organizing activities that are accessible and inclusive, with appropriate care and support, ensuring that everyone—regardless of limitations or background—can participate. 

Bewonersorganisatie Zeeheldenkwartier – Commits to advocacy, promoting participation, and community building, serving as a contact point between residents, the municipality, and other organizations. 

Buddy Netwerk - Supports vulnerable individuals one-on-one with a Buddy for meaningful contact and to help them take a step forward. 

Buurtgezinnen - Under the motto ‘Raising children together,’ Buurtgezinnen connects families in need of support with a stable family in the neighbourhood. 

Careibu - Young people who want to make a positive social impact can volunteer as a buddy for someone who would benefit from it. 

Caribbean Angels - Strives to achieve specific goals for young people, elderly individuals, and minorities through its projects and activities. 

COA - Emergency shelter location of the COA with over 600 residents in the Binckhorst, The Hague. 

Crossroads International Church of The Hague - A welcoming and grace-orientated community where you can come as you are.  

De Tuinen van Mariahoeve – Contact between people and greenery, allowing them to experience nature, and guiding them in greening the neighbourhood. 

DeGetraindeVuisten - Promoting self-reliance and resilience by offering self-defense training and clinics for target groups. 

Destiny Social Events – Committed to empowering women and organizing events. 

DiaB-TV - Curricula and advice on a healthy lifestyle. 

Dialoog in Den Haag - Connecting people through in-depth conversations about current social issues and unspoken topics. 

Don Bosco Rijswijk - Don Bosco Rijswijk is a multicultural youth centre where children and young people are welcome to come to play, have fun, learn and feel at home. 

Dosti - Social and cultural organization. 

Expatriate Archive Centre - The Expatriate Archive Centre collects and preserves the life stories of expatriates worldwide for future research. 

Female Ventures - Female Ventures empowers women in business to venture and stimulate and support female leadership, entrepreneurship, SMEs, and start-ups.  

Fietsersbond - Committed to safe and comfortable cycling, contributing to a liveable, healthy, and active Hague region, as well as to cycling happiness for everyone. 

Gewoon Sociaal - Supports people from Moerwijk-East with a mental health or addiction background in a personal and respectful manner, focusing on recovery, stabilization, and reintegration, without bureaucracy, labels, or stigma – with self-management as the starting point. 

Gezond Natuur Wandelen - Offers free guided walks to enjoy the greenery in the neighborhood, meet local residents, and get some exercise. 

Global Shapers The Hague - A community of young changemakers (under 30 years) fuelled by creativity, energy, and action—locally and globally! 

Grote Kerk - The oldest monumental church in the center of The Hague is regularly open to visitors, and organ concerts and cultural events are often held there. 

Go-Woman Alliance Europe - Go-Woman Alliance Europe is a foundation that seeks to address social exclusion and increase innovation amongst communities across Europe. 

Haags Homomannenkoor Vox Rosa Since 1985, the men of Vox Rosa have consciously presented themselves as The Hague's gay choir, using their repertoire to highlight The Hague's roots and promote gay emancipation at national and international choir festivals. 

Haagse Watervrienden - A volunteer-run swimming club for all ages and levels, offering swimming lessons, fitness swimming, competitive swimming, exercise for seniors, as well as snorkeling and survival diplomas. 

IMC Weekendschool Den Haag - introduces young people to a variety of future perspectives, allowing them to develop their preferences, talents, and life skills. 

Leger des Heils - Doing what we believe in, focused on homeless individuals and vulnerable people in society. 

Lydia Generation - The mission is to empower migrants in The Hague to develop through integration and participation, using masterminds, seminars, and workshops. 

Mantelkring & OpenJeHart - An organization that supports caregivers by offering various activities and meetings. 

MEBYF - Supports the social vitality, inclusion, empowerment, and self-sufficiency of Latin American expats in the Netherlands by providing mentoring, training, team building, events, and daily consultancy to help them overcome language barriers, secure jobs, integrate into society, and succeed as startups. 

Middin - Helps people with disabilities or acquired brain injuries to live fully in the present. 

MIM Den Haag - Mothers Informing Mothers brings mothers together to share experiences, ask questions, or find reassurance. 

Muzee Scheveningen - A local museum serving as a national Cultural Anchor, where you can learn everything about the heritage and history of Scheveningen and life with, on, and by the sea. 

NL Cares – An online platform for flexible volunteering, where you can easily and accessibly make a world of difference. 

OpenEmbassy - Develops an evidence-based integration and naturalization system by transforming the lived experiences of newcomers into knowledge, making policies more effective and enabling them to fully participate. 

Present Den Haag - Offers a helping hand to those in need by inspiring volunteers to focus on vulnerable groups in our society. 

Resto vanHarte - Is committed to combating and preventing loneliness by cooking together, sharing meals, and encouraging meaningful encounters between neighbors in our community restaurants. 

RTV DISCUS – Stimulate debate in the broadest sense: politically, socially, and culturally through audio and television broadcasts. 

Saffier - Supports (aging) individuals in being and staying themselves, whether they live at home or in one of our locations. 

Scouting Be Pals-Pr.Julianagroep –Experience the most exciting adventures, make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and learn important skills for the future. 

Scouting Haagse Hout - Offers fun and exciting activities that challenge girls and boys to develop personally. 

Siddhant / Radio Sangam - A non-profit social welfare organization with a local radio station for the municipality of The Hague. 

Soul Surfers - Uses surfing as a motivator to enhance the physical and mental well-being of its participants. 

Stek - voor stad en kerk - Supports people experiencing poverty, loneliness, or facing injustice through volunteer work, and encourages individuals to connect with, protect, empower, and inspire each other. 

Stepupteam - Empowerment and career coaching for highly educated women with a migrant background. 

Terra Foundation - A non-profit organization that aims to mitigate climate change by supporting the development of locally-led reforestation initiatives and social entrepreneurship in the Amazon. 

The Hague Humanity Hub - A non-profit organization on mission is to empower changemakers to connect and collaborate to address complex challenges and create a more peaceful and just world. 

The Hage International Centre - Support international newcomers and employers to make you feel welcome in our region. 

Theosophical Society Point Loma (TSPL) - For anyone who wants to think independently and is searching for truth and wisdom, here you will find universal wisdom that answers life's questions about the 'what for' (religion), the 'why' (philosophy), and the 'how' (science) of life. 

Tosangana - Cohesion - empowerment - women and peace. 

Vakantiepas - Provides a range of meaningful, varied, and challenging activities tailored to children, allowing them to discover and develop their talents in an accessible way. 

ValkenbosCultuurPlein An initiative by local residents, around the Valkenbosplein, to improve the quality of livability, showcase the history of the square, and facilitate and organize cultural activities on and around the square. 

Vitalis - Buddy organization for children. 

Voedselbank Haaglanden - Offers temporary food aid to anyone who does not have enough money left for food after paying the fixed costs.

VTV - Leisure activities, Home buddies, and Education offers people with disabilities various forms of recreational activities in the Hague region. 

Wijkberaad Mariahoeve - The 'official' residents' organization for the Mariahoeve neighborhood. 

Wijkbus Haagse Hout - Transporting people within the neighbourhood who are less mobile and cannot easily use public transportation. 

WZH - A fantastic elderly care organization with 14 locations and home care services. 

YMCA Den Haag - A dynamic youth organization committed to children, young people, adults, and the elderly in and around The Hague.