Looking to meet people, contribute to your community or explore something new? Volunteer The Hague’s Autumn Mix & Match Volunteer Job Fair returns to The Social Hub on Saturday 28 November.
Meet representatives from more than 30 non-profit organisations and discover over 300 volunteering opportunities across The Hague region. Participating organisations work in areas including human rights, refugee support, the environment, animal welfare and community care.
The updated programme includes four talks exploring how volunteering can help you build connections, find purpose and feel more at home in the Netherlands. Mayor Jan van Zanen will also give the opening speech.
Whether you are new to volunteering or looking for your next opportunity, the fair offers a chance to meet local organisations and connect with other internationally minded residents.
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
Time: Volunteer fair 11:00–15:30; first presentation 10:30–11:00
Location: The Social Hub The Hague, Hoefkade 9, 2526 BN Den Haag
Admission: Free. Register in advance.
Updated programme
10:30–11:00 | From 9-to-5 to Local Impact: How Volunteering Can Launch Your Passion and Purpose
Presentation by Bernice Dekker and Mithila Mohan.
11:00 | Volunteer fair opens
Meet representatives from non-profits and NGOs and explore volunteering opportunities.
11:30–11:35 | Welcome
Gert-Jan Aleman, Director of PEP Den Haag.
11:35–11:40 | Opening speech
Mayor Jan van Zanen.
11:40–11:45 | Meet Volunteer The Hague
Lucie Cunningham interviews Tetyana Benzeroual, Project Lead of Volunteer The Hague.
12:15–12:45 | Engaging with Others in The Hague as an International
Presentation by Dr. Alexander Akbik.
13:15–13:45 | Volunteering as a Way to Find Work in Your New Country
Presentation by Sarah Feid.
14:15–14:45 | From Newcomer to Feeling at Home: The Power of Routines and Volunteering
Presentation by Louise Pellenbaar.
15:30 | Event closes
The event is organised by Volunteer The Hague with support from The Social Hub The Hague, PEP Den Haag and the Municipality of The Hague.
More information and registration:
https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/o/Volunteer-The-Hague/opportunities/Mix–Match-Volunteer-Job-Fair-on-November-28-2026/123960
Event Program:
10:30 – 11:00 Presentation
11:00 Doors open to start mixing and mingling with non-profits and NGOs
11:30 – 11:35 Welcome notes by Gert-Jan Aleman, Director of PEP Den Haag (parent organization of the Volunteer The Hague Project)
11:35 – 11:40 Opening Speech
11:40 – 11:45 Welcome Address by Tetyana Benzeroual, Project Lead of Volunteer The Hague
12:15 – 12:45 Presentation
13:15 – 13.45 Presentation
14:15 – 14:45 Presentation
15:30 Event Closing
Volunteer The Hague is proud to bring you this event with the support of our partner Social Hub Den Haag, parent organization PEP Den Haag and, of course, the Municipality of The Hague. Anyone interested in volunteering can participate in this fun networking volunteer fair, so register now for the chance to meet the local non-profit organizations and network with like-minded internationals! We look forward to seeing you there!
