Volunteer work that suits you
Volunteering is possible in so many places and ways. A fixed day or time, a one-off, or a few hours, alone or with a group. There is always something that suits you.
Volunteer Center Hilversum
The volunteer center is the place where you can find vacancies for volunteer work and where you will find all information about volunteer work in Hilversum. You will receive tips, but also an overview of training and courses.
Other volunteer organizations in Hilversum
- Present Foundation
- Versa Wellbeing
- Buddy project 't Gooi
- Hilversummers.nl
- Oranjefonds Mates wanted (rural)
Also look around your area
Not all volunteer work is on the volunteer center. Consider, for example, community centers, playgrounds, petting zoos or sports clubs that can often use voluntary help. You can also inquire directly with them.
Grants
There are various grants, for organizations and for one-off projects. For more information, see the page Welfare and care subsidies.
Volunteer premium
You are on welfare and you do voluntary work through an organisation. Then you may be able to get money from the municipality. This is called volunteer premium. This premium is not deducted from your social assistance benefit. You must meet a few conditions. On the Reward for Volunteering page read which conditions you must meet.
Insurance
If you live in Hilversum and do voluntary work or are an informal carer, you are automatically insured through the municipality in the event of damage or an accident. There is volunteer insurance. This insurance is free.
Day of the Volunteer
Hilversum wouldn't be Hilversum without the dedication of all its volunteers. Together, they make fantastic things possible. To thank them, we organized the Volunteer Gala on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Over 300 volunteers enjoyed an evening of appreciation, inspiration, and conviviality at the Vorstin. The evening concluded with the announcement of the Young Volunteer, Volunteer, and Volunteer Organization of the Year 2025.
- Young Volunteer of the Year 2025: Anne-Mees Bouwmeester of the Tra Foundation
- Volunteer 2025: Murat Hediye from the Care Garden and the Food Bank
- Volunteer organization 2025: Celebrate Life Foundation
Would you like to enjoy the pleasant evening again? look at the pictures.
