Deputy mayors join thousands of volunteers for NLdoet 2026 cleanup and greening projects
On March 13 and 14, thousands of Dutch volunteers, including deputy mayors, rolled up their sleeves for NLdoet, the country’s largest volunteer event. From cleaning parks to planting greenery, locals made a tangible difference in their communities while exploring volunteering opportunities.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | NLdoet 2026 |
| Organizer | Oranje Fonds |
| Dates | March 13–14, 2026 |
| Deputy Mayors Involved | Philippe van Ham, Thijs Visser |
| Locations | Rigtershof residential area, Inventas |
| Activities | Cleaning, planting, litter pickup |
| Volunteers Involved | Thousands nationwide |
The Oranje Fonds, the organizer of NLdoet, is a Dutch social welfare foundation that promotes volunteering and community engagement. Local governments, including deputy mayors, often participate to encourage civic involvement and highlight the importance of volunteer work.
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Getting to Work During NLdoet
We participated in NLdoet! NLdoet is an annual volunteer initiative organized by the Oranje Fonds. On March 13 and 14, people across the Netherlands helped an organization with a task and got to know more about volunteering.
Deputy Mayors Philippe van Ham and Thijs Visser were busy on Friday, March 13! At the Rigtershof residential location, Deputy Mayor Van Ham was deployed in various places to help with cleaning and planting new plants. The chairs also received a thorough cleaning with the help of a group of young people.
Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Visser was busy cleaning up from Inventas. Starting from the youth center, he went outside with a group of volunteers to pick up litter using a grabber and trash bags during a walk.