A Selection of Expatriate Organizations

List of useful links for American Expatriates in the Netherlands

The U.S. Consulate General Amsterdam assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms.  Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam.  Names are listed randomly, and the order in which they appear has no other significance.  It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of resources, and the inclusion or absence of an organization is in no way a reflection on the integrity competence or other qualifying criteria of that organization.

Childcare, Education, American Clubs, Sports, Veterans Affairs

• Access
  A not-for-profit organization in The Netherlands. Their mission is to assist English speaking people relocating to The Netherlands and ease their adjustment throughout their stay. They maintain an extensive database of information, offer various publications, courses and events and maintain a counseling referral service. All their services are in English.
• The American Book Center
  Book store in Amsterdam and The Hague.
• The American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands
• The American Protestant Church of the Hague
• Anglo-American Theatre Group
• ESIRC - English Speaking International Roman Catholic Parish of The Hague
• Expatica- English-language news information source for expatriates living in, working in or moving to the Netherlands
• Expatline - a multinational group of volunteers, offering support and help to those who are new to Amsterdam or already living in the Netherlands, making their daily life easier and more comfortable.
• Taking Up Residence - a site with information about getting started on taking up residence in The Netherlands.
• I Am Expat - Information about a wide variety of events of interest to the English-speaking expat community throughout the Netherlands.  Sign up on the website to receive their weekly email.

Childcare

• Nomad Parents - a website for expat parents in The Netherlands

Education

• The American International School of Rotterdam
• International schools in the Netherlands
• The American School of the Hague

American Clubs

•  The American Netherlands Club of Rotterdam, ANCOR
  Are you looking for a place where you feel at home? Feel like you can contribute to a better society? ANCOR offers you the possibility to meet people, be part of a multicultural world, or work as a volunteer in a non-profit organization.
  For more information please click on the above link or contact Carolina Barria Marmolejo at: carolinabarriam@yahoo.co.uk.
• The American Women's Club of Amsterdam
• The American Women's Club of the Hague
• North American Women's Club of Eindhoven
• Americans in Holland Association
• Amsterdam American Business Club
• Rotterdam American Business Club

Sports

• The American Baseball Foundation (ABF)

Veteran Affairs

• American Legion Department of France (Serving Europe)

Volunteer Work

• http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/living/community/news/volunteer-schemes