The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999.
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in the Netherlands:
Concordia - A non-profit making youth organization and registered charity offering international volunteer opportunities in the Netherlands.
Volunteers for Peace - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in the Netherlands.
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months.
World Pulse - Provides volunteer abroad opportunities and educational travel vacations to youth worldwide.
CIEE – Offers volunteer opportunities abroad in the Netherlands and around the world.
Global Volunteers - Sends teams of volunteers to work on short-term development projects worldwide. Coordinates over 150 teams per year. Trip information and contacts for Minnesota non-profit organization.
