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 Centre is the place where you can find volunteer vacancies and all information about volunteering in Hilversum. You will receive tips there, as well as 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 available for organizations and for one-off projects. For more information, visit the Welfare and Care Subsidies page.
Volunteer premium
You are receiving social assistance and you do volunteer work through an organization. In that case, you may be able to receive money from the municipality. This is called a volunteer premium. This premium is not deducted from your social assistance benefit. However, you must meet a few conditions. On the page Remuneration for volunteer work, you can read which conditions you must meet.
Insurance
If you live in Hilversum and do volunteer work or are an informal caregiver, you are automatically insured through the municipality in the event of damage or an accident. There is a volunteer insurance policy . 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 relive the pleasant evening? View the photos.
