Money matters, laws and regulations

Here you will find information on the topic of money matters, laws and regulations that may relate to your organisation or to you as a volunteer. Are you missing a topic or do you have any questions about a topic? Please contact our on. 

Volunteer insurance

It is important that volunteers are properly insured while working. Leeuwarden municipality has therefore taken out collective volunteer insurance for voluntary work in an organised context.  
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Allowances for volunteers.

For volunteers, (expense) allowances may apply. Do you volunteer or supervise volunteers yourself? Then it is useful to know about these. For example, about the volunteer, travel allowance or participation premium. 
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Overview of laws and regulations

When working with volunteers or being a volunteer, you have to deal with various laws and regulations. It is good as a board member, volunteer coordinator or in any other position where you are responsible for volunteers to have knowledge of these. 
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Permit event Municipality of Leeuwarden

When organising your event, it is good to check whether you need to apply for a permit. 
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Volunteer agreement

With a volunteer agreement, you lay down agreements between the (volunteer) organisation and volunteer. This way, you know what to expect from each other. It is not compulsory to draw up a volunteer contract. 
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VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct)

A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a certificate showing that a volunteer's (judicial) past does not constitute an objection to performing a specific task or function in society. 
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Funds/finances for initiative or organisation

There are various types of grants and schemesa. You can find all the information on the government's Entrepreneurs' Square. There are also other interesting websites to visit. 
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Starting up foundation or association

Are you starting a foundation or association? This information may be relevant.   
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ANBI status

An ANBI is a public benefit organisation. An institution can only be an ANBI if it is almost entirely dedicated to the common good. An ANBI foundation can have advantages. 
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Administration and Supervision of Legal Entities Act (WBTR)

Within an association or foundation, good governance is necessary and mandatory. Various legal requirements apply. These are laid down in the Administration and Supervision of Legal Entities Act (WBTR). 
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General data protection regulation (AVG)

The most important law dealing with the protection of personal data is the General Data Protection Regulation (AVG). This European law applies throughout the European Union (EU). Governments, businesses and associations must comply with the AVG. 
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