Hundreds of volunteers transform local green spaces during NLdoet 2026
Over 200 volunteers in Heumen rolled up their sleeves during NLdoet, the Netherlands' largest volunteer event, improving parks, sports clubs, and heritage sites despite rainy weather. Their efforts highlight the vital role of community work in maintaining local amenities.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | NLdoet 2026 |
| Date | March 15, 2026 |
| Municipality | Heumen (Gelderland) |
| Organizer | Oranje Fonds |
| Key Participants | Mayor, Alderman Wink, 200+ volunteers |
| Locations Worked On | Heemtuin Malden, Old Town Hall Overasselt, Malderburch, Ponyclub Malden |
| Volunteer Opportunities | Doen in Heumen website |
| Weather Conditions | Rainy |
The Oranje Fonds organizes NLdoet annually to support volunteer organizations across the Netherlands, fostering community engagement and local improvements. Municipalities like Heumen facilitate these efforts by encouraging participation and providing logistical support to ensure projects succeed.
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Joint efforts yield great results during NLdoet
NLdoet is the largest volunteer event in the Netherlands. On this day, the Oranje Fonds provides practical and effective support to volunteer organizations throughout the country. In our municipality as well, residents were busy with all kinds of tasks. The mayor and aldermen are proud of the many active residents. The best way to show that? By participating, of course! Alderman Wink expressed his appreciation for NLdoet: “Volunteers mean a great deal to our community. As a municipality, we support them wherever possible and are happy to show how important their efforts are. During NLdoet, the municipal executive demonstrates this by actively lending a hand. The mayor also rolled up his sleeves on Saturday at the Heemtuin in Malden. I myself worked with the Erfgoedplatform at the old town hall in Overasselt.” Despite the rain, Saturday’s weather wasn’t ideal for outdoor work. Yet there was no sign of that. The atmosphere was great at all locations, and everyone worked hard. The results speak for themselves. In the Heemtuin, insects now have a fresh nesting spot in the refurbished large insect hotel. And at the old town hall, the greenery has been neatly trimmed. During NLDoet, volunteers were also active at Malderburch, Rijvereniging and Ponyclub Malden, Heumense Tennis Club, Natuur Stichting Kadans, and Dorpshuis Ons Huis. Interested in lending a hand with one of the many organizations in our municipality? Visit the Doen in Heumen website for an overview of volunteer tasks.