On Saturday 26 April 2025, Doetinchem will be the vibrant centre of the Netherlands. The King, his family and members of the Royal family will celebrate King’s Day in Doetinchem. An event with a fun programme and a whole weekend of partying in Doetinchem. To make the arrival of the King possible, we cannot do it without the commitment and help of volunteers. That is why we can really use your help!
In order to organize King’s Day, we are looking for volunteers from the age of 16 for various functions. As a volunteer, you are the face of King’s Day 2025 in Doetinchem. You help with the hospitable reception of visitors and guests, with catering activities, as a coordinator or you support with all kinds of different activities. We try to assign everyone to a function that suits you. Please also let us know your wishes via the registration form.
What functions are there?
Hospitable reception: receiving and guiding visitors and guests at various locations.
Hospitable reception for special needs: receiving and guiding visitors with disabilities.
Checking reception locations | Screening: if you do the check (accreditation check), you check everyone who reports to you by scanning their wristband.
Reception at the reception locations | Screening: receiving and guiding participants in the program and informing them and showing them around the location.
Catering distribution: distributing packed lunches, supporting the caterer and ensuring the distribution of coffee, tea and supplies.
General service | manual and other services: support at the various locations and manual and other services, production support.
Construction and dismantling of the city’s decoration: assisting with the construction and dismantling of the city’s decoration and other construction work.
Coordinator/team leader: as coordinator/team leader you are responsible for leading a team of volunteers. You coordinate tasks, monitor the planning and are the point of contact for questions.
What does King’s Day in Doetinchem offer you?
An unforgettable memory: King’s Day in Doetinchem, with the arrival of the King, is a one-time event in Doetinchem. Very special to experience this up close.
A ‘King’s Day in Doetinchem’ sweater.
We will of course provide coffee and tea. Depending on your working hours, you will receive a snack, packed lunch or a hot meal.
Access to the big volunteer thank you breakfast on Sunday morning, April 27th.
What do we expect from you?
We try to take your preference for your function into account in the classification. This does not always work and therefore it is possible that we will classify you in a different function. We hope for your understanding in this.
Being a volunteer is not without obligation. If you sign up, we count on your attendance.
We expect a positive attitude and a good dose of enthusiasm.
You are not afraid of long days and not afraid of getting up early.
You have your own liability insurance. The municipality of Doetinchem has also taken out a volunteer insurance.
Are you available on one of the following days?
As a volunteer for King’s Day 2025 you are available for at least 1 day on one of the following days:
Preparation between April 1st and 18th (we will contact you about your availability)
Monday April 21st
Tuesday April 22nd
Wednesday April 23
Thursday April 24
Friday April 25
Saturday April 26
Sunday April 27
Monday April 28
Tuesday April 29
Do you have any questions?
Please send an email to Evelien Schuurman (volunteer coordinator): [email protected].
To register as a volunteer you must be available for at least 1 day during the event. This is approximately 8 hours.
On Kingsday April 26th you can get up early. Expect a start time between 06:00 and 08:00.
It is great if you have experience, but it is not a must to become a volunteer during King’s Day Doetinchem.
Most positions require little to no experience. We do have a few positions that require a higher level of specialized knowledge or experience such as coordinator or team leader.
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