Expat guide on networking options in Amsterdam
One of the most difficult parts of relocating anywhere is meeting new people and making new professional connections. Fortunately, Amsterdam is a very welcoming environment for expats, particularly English speakers. No matter what your particular interests, hobbies, professional needs, or sporting inclinations there is a good chance that someone in Amsterdam has already formed a group for you. Networking options in Amsterdam are available for Expat. For many, particularly students and employees of international organizations, finding your feet will be almost too easy – you may find you get so swamped with invitations and activities that you do not have time for it all. For others, especially partners of relocated employees, freelancers and parents of young children, it can be harder. The list below offers some easy and friendly access points to the expatriate world in Amsterdam.
Expat Groups
Amsterdam Accueil
For French speaking women
British Society of Amsterdam
Cultural and outdoor excursions and events
Club Scandinavia
Meet and greets and social activities
The Irish Club – Netherlands
Social and sporting events
http://www.irishclub.nl
Netherlands-India Association
Cultural events
http://www.indiawijzer.nl/culturele_organisaties/meern/meern_nia.htm (in Dutch)
South African Club
Social events, outdoor excursions
http://www.southafricanclub.nl
St Andrew’s Society of the Netherlands
Regular Scotts traditional dancing events, other Scottish cultural events
http://www.standrews.nl/
Expat groups – General
Cosmo-Polite
Social excursions and events, cooking events, activities for singles
http://www.cosmo-polite.com/
Business and Professional Organisations
Amsterdam American Business Club
http://www.aabc.nl/
Australian Business in Europe
http://www.abie.nl/
Access
A general support service for Expats in the Netherlands.
http://www.access-nl.org/
De Industriele Groote Club
Business club for professional networking and opportunities
http://www.igc.nl/?readaccess=437
The European Professional Women’s Network in Amsterdam
Social events and workshops
http://www.europeanpwn.net/
Junior Chamber Amsterdam International
Social events and workshops for young entrepreneurs
http://www.jciai.nl/
Community Services Organizations
Amnesty International
Some international volunteering opportunities
http://www.amnesty.nl
MEETin
Social group run by volunteers
http://www.meetin.org
Rotaract International
Sports events and outdoor excursions
