# Community volunteer recruitment in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-volunteer-recruitment-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Community organizations in the Netherlands are actively seeking volunteer support for various local initiatives.

In August, efforts in Vaassen focused on neighborhood market donations and facility maintenance for a local table-tennis club. By September, recruitment expanded to include communications support for a food bank in Harderwijk, Ermelo, and Putten, as well as a large-scale volunteer market in Raalte scheduled for October to connect residents with organizations in the healthcare, sports, culture, and sustainability sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Volunteer opportunities announced in Harderwijk and Raalte

Volunteer opportunities are being promoted in the Netherlands, including a communications role for a food bank and a volunteer market in Raalte featuring 26 organizations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volunteer-opportunities-announced-in-harderwijk-and-raalte

### 2026-08-06: Dutch community groups seek volunteers for market donations and table‑tennis support

Vaassen’s Geerstraat market invites volunteers to drop off items, while the Tempo‑Team table‑tennis club seeks cleaners and cooks for its facilities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-community-groups-seek-volunteers-for-market-donations-and-tabletennis-support

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Cite as: Community volunteer recruitment in the Netherlands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/community-volunteer-recruitment-in-the-netherlands