Volunteering is a great way to help others and the local community, but there are also many benefits for volunteers!

Reasons to Volunteer

  • Update your skills, or learn new ones 
  • Get involved in your community 
  • Keep busy in your free time 
  • Improve your Dutch skills 
  • A great addition to your CV 
  • Meet new people and expand your network 
  • Support a cause you believe in 
  • Get to know your local area better 
  • Develop new interests  
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Volunteering Organisations - Want to start volunteering? There are many different types of volunteer work, suitable for all types of skills and areas of interest. Check out the websites below for a range of opportunities for people who speak limited or no Dutch.

Our Partners in Volunteering

Find out more about working and studying in the Leiden region