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Clean Spaces, Belonging, and Friendship at the Rembrandtpark Cleanup On a sunny Saturday morning in Amsterdam, Serve The City volunteers gathered not just to clean a park, but to protect nature, [...]

Hands-on Help and Heartwarming Moments at the Uylenburg Farm At Amsterdam’s oldest children’s farm, surrounded by the smell of hay and friendly goats, Serve The City volunteers rolled up their [...]

A Sanctuary of Calm & Connection at Reade Just steps away from the bustling Overtoom, Serve The City volunteers bring eucalyptus scent, warm smiles, and a touch of comfort to rehabilitation [...]

A stroll through Oosterpark There is something quietly magical about Tuesday’s in Amsterdam’s Oosterpark. While the city is bustling with bicycles and busy schedules, a different kind of rhythm [...]

A Wholesome Saturday On Saturday afternoon, the Regenboog Groep organized a heartwarming event where a group of volunteers came together to prepare pancakes. A warm and welcoming space in the [...]

 Dear reader, With pride, we look back on 2025 , a year in which we once again reached and mobilized many Amsterdammers to support others across our city.  This year, we sharpened our direction [...]

Moving to Amsterdam is exciting, but let’s be honest, building a social circle in a new city can feel a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re here for work, study, or adventure, making new friends [...]

On a chilly but sunny Saturday afternoon, I found myself at Philadelphia, a neighborhood center in Amsterdam’s Da Costabuurt. I had joined as a volunteer alongside David, a PhD student from Hong [...]

In the midst of busy lives, weekends are often seen as precious time to rest and recharge. People want to use them wisely. So why would anyone choose to spend those valuable hours volunteering, [...]

A Saturday afternoon with Serve the City Amsterdam at Inloophuis Oud-West On a grey Saturday afternoon in Amsterdam West, something quietly extraordinary happened. A small group of volunteers [...]