VOLUNTEERING FOR INTERNATIONALS: WHERE TO BEGIN?

As a volunteer, you can truly make a difference — and create a smile! Volunteering is not only about helping others, it’s also about what it brings to you. You’ll connect with the local community, discover new opportunities, and give something back.

Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes: from being a driver to being a buddy, from short-term projects to long-term commitments. It’s for everyone — every age, skilled or unskilled, hands-on or analytical. In short: it’s for everyone!

Ask yourself:

· Are you looking for new contacts or a challenge?
· Do you want to use your talent or develop new skills?
· Or do you simply want to do something that makes you happy?

Everything is possible. Discover what opportunities fit you best. Join this meeting and learn more about volunteering in Breda.

This meeting is organized together with Breda Internationals, a community that helps expats and internationals in Breda connect, share information, and exchange experiences.

About the program
You’ll receive practical information about volunteering in Breda:

· Where to find vacancies
· The benefits of volunteering
· How to get started

✨ We’ve also invited international volunteers to share their personal stories about volunteering in Breda and how it helped them integrate into a new environment. You’ll meet local volunteering organizations as well — who knows, maybe this will be the start of your own volunteering journey!

Good to know: the evening will be in English!

Program:
19.00 – Walk-in
19.15 – Presentation and meet other organisations like Mezz, FilmHuis, Clublokaal, Breda Food Co-Op (be inspired by:  https://www.heldenvanbreda.nl/luara-kamma-moore-strijdt-tegen-verspilling/)

20.30 – Networking drinks + interaction with organizations and volunteers present
21.00 – End

👥For whom?
For everyone who is curious about volunteering.

💡Our tip
Think ahead: do you have a specific question? Bring it along, we’ll be happy to answer!

🎁Bonus!
As a volunteer you get to attend workshops for free!

🧾How it works?
About one week before the meeting, you’ll receive a reminder email with all details.

✅ Registration
Participation is free, but registration is required.
Click “Yes, I’m in” at the bottom of this page to register.

❓Questions?
Email us at workshops@mooiwerkbreda.nl – we’re happy to help!