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Would you like to help prevent food waste by offering it to people?

Would you like to help prevent food waste by offering it to people?

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Plantage Middenlaan 2, 1018 DD Amsterdam, Nederland
Nature & sustainabilitySocial justicePoverty reduction
2 Zero hunger3 Good health and well-being13 Climate action
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Summary

1 in 9 people in Amsterdam experience food insecurity. That need not be the case if we can better distribute the city's enormous surpluses.

Detailed description

We at Voedsel Cirkel Amsterdam (VCA) are a growing and innovative initiative that is committed to an important social issue: combating food waste and reducing food insecurity in Amsterdam. As a logistical "common" we focus on effective food relief and the smart repurposing of food surpluses. Our work is increasingly recognized for our impact and innovative approach.

In order to further realize our mission and support our growth, we are continuously looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers who want to use their talents and time. We believe that the involvement of the business community can play a crucial role in this.

Where can your team make a difference at Voedsel Cirkel Amsterdam?

We offer various volunteer roles that match different interests and expertise:

  • Logistics & Operations: Help collect food from our partners, process and pack food in our warehouse, and distribute it to the people who need it with our truck and electric cargo bikes. This is an active and concrete way to directly contribute to our food relief activities.
  • Fundraising: Support us in developing and executing fundraising strategies to increase our impact and sustain our growth. This includes writing applications, organizing campaigns and maintaining contacts with potential donors.
  • Marketing & Communication: Contribute to increasing our brand awareness and communicating our story and impact. Help us with content creation, social media management , press contacts and the development of marketing materials .
  • Finance & Administration: Support our team with financial administration , accounting and setting up efficient processes to keep our organization healthy and transparent.
  • Data & Analytics: Help us measure our impact and optimize our processes through data collection , analysis and generation of valuable insights.


Why Voedsel Cirkel Amsterdam is a valuable experience for your employees?:

  • Direct and measurable social impact: Your employees contribute to reducing food waste and combating food insecurity in their own city.
  • Developing new skills: Volunteering offers the opportunity to learn new skills and use existing talents in a different context.
  • Team building and meaning: Working together towards a common goal strengthens team spirit and provides satisfaction.
  • Insight into an innovative organization: Your employees are part of a dynamic and growing initiative that makes a difference in Amsterdam.
  • Strengthening the social image of your company: By supporting your employees in volunteering at VCA, your organization demonstrates its commitment to important social issues.

We offer an inspiring and dynamic environment where the efforts of volunteers are greatly appreciated. The time commitment is flexible and can be adjusted in consultation to the possibilities of your employees.

Would your company be interested in offering your employees the opportunity to volunteer for Voedsel Cirkel Amsterdam? We are convinced that this can be a valuable and impactful experience for both your team and our organization.

We would like to invite you for a conversation to explore the possibilities of a collaboration and to discuss how the talents of your employees can be best deployed. Contact us or visit the website.

We look forward to hearing from you and perhaps welcoming you or your team to Voedsel Cirkel Amsterdam!



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Samenwerken aan het veranderen, vernieuwen en vooral verbeteren van ons voedselketen: van lineair naar circulair, van globaal naar lokaal, van meer naar minder, van massa naar ambachtelijk, van onpersoonlijk naar liefdevol.
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