Amsterdam Dutch

Vrijwilligerscentrale Amsterdam (VCA) is the city’s main centre for volunteer work in Amsterdam, providing administration, advice, and support for volunteers and voluntary organisations. They have two offices: one in the Centre and one in Nieuw West (New West). Both locations offer a vrijwilligersbank (vacancy bank), handle placements, and offer advice and information on regulations and rights. For example, volunteers are allowed up to €20 a week in compensation, €735 per year. Those receiving benefits under Werkloosheidsuitkering (WW) unemployment due to job loss have to ask special permission from the CWI in order to volunteer while they are conducting their mandatory job searches.