JOIN THE AFZ TEAM AT BDS NL

Apartheid Free Zone is a campaign by BDS Nederland (DocP), driven entirely by a volunteer team operating as a dedicated division of the organisation. Working within the scope of a volunteer-based initiative, we maintain a clear and ambitious vision. Our approach is structured in project phases, allowing us to set focused, achievable milestones that build momentum toward our ultimate goal: turning the entire Netherlands into an Apartheid Free Zone.

By breaking the campaign down into phases, we can prioritise immediate and short-term goals, while also identifying operational needs and resources essential for each stage. This framework helps us manage and scale the project with intentionality. Although our team welcomes new members, we do so strategically to ensure we’re meeting specific needs and strengthening the campaign with purpose and direction.

We’ll keep this page updated with all the volunteer open roles we’re looking to fill so that anyone interested can see where their skills might best support our mission.

Note: Joining the AFZ team means your primary focus will be on the Apartheid Free Zone campaign, but as part of BDS Nederland (DocP), you’ll also have the chance to support other campaigns and projects within the organization when possible.

COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS (x2)

  • Responsibilities: Communication Specialists will be responsible to develop and implement communication strategies in line with the campaign goals and its phases. The communication specialists will manage campaign's social media, newsletter, expand the external reach of the campaign while ensuring a coherent and purposeful internal and external communication.

  • Requirements: strong writing and editing skills; ideally experienced in managing social media channels and creating content; ability to work independently; and capable of developing, managing, and expanding an editorial calendar—working closely with and guiding other team members to ensure aligned, timely content.

  • Location: Anywhere in the Netherlands (preferably in Amsterdam)

  • Availability: 4-8 hours a week (including meetings and weekends)

COMMUNITY MANAGER

  • Responsibilities: The Community Manager will oversee the AFZ community across channels like newsletters, Signal groups, and the upcoming member area on the AFZ website, finding meaningful ways to engage and keep members informed. This role involves creating strategies to share timely and relevant updates on AFZ campaign activities, while also connecting members to the larger national solidarity movement.

  • Requirements: strong communication and interpersonal skills; ideally experienced in community engagement and intercultural relations; ability to independently develop and execute strategies for consistent, meaningful engagement.

  • Location: Anywhere in the Netherlands (preferably in Amsterdam)

  • Availability: 4-8 hours a week (including meetings and weekends)

VISUAL ARTISTS / DESIGNERS
(FLEX POOL)

  • Responsibilities: The Visual Artists and Designers Flex Pool will drive the creative vision for the AFZ campaign, bringing together a diverse team of artists, animators, and designers. This group will work on a project-by-project basis, with volunteers selecting requests that match their skills and availability. By contributing visuals—like animations, campaign posters, and social media assets—this team will expand our visual reach and attract new community members

  • Requirements: artistic and design skills; proficiency in design tools and collaborative tools (Figma); a collaborative spirit to engage with fellow creatives; flexibility to take on specific projects based on your availability;

  • Location: Anywhere in the Netherlands

  • Availability: any availability

VOLUNTEERS - OPEN CALL

  • Roles: Copywriters, Translators, Promoters

  • Description: Other than the more specific roles, we are also looking for general volunteers to help tackle various challenges within the AFZ campaign. These volunteers will assist with writing and translating content across Turkish, English, Dutch, and Arabic, ensuring our message reaches a diverse audience. Additionally, they will play a crucial role in outreach efforts, promoting the campaign and encouraging both individuals and AFZs to join our community.

  • Location: Anywhere in the Netherlands

  • Availability: 2-4 hours hours a week (including meetings and weekends)

Illustration by Celia Jacobs

DECENTRALISATION
COORDINATOR

  • Responsibilities: The Decentralisation Coordinator will be the main point of contact between the core campaign team and the different decentralised activist groups spread across the national territory. Finding new partnerships, nurturing them, empowering and coordinating local groups to be effective within the framework of the campaign will be part of the responsibilities for this role.

  • Requirements: dutch speaker is preferred for this role; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ideally experienced in community engagement and intercultural relations; project management skills; willing to travel to meet local groups.

  • Location: Anywhere in the Netherlands (preferably in Amsterdam)

  • Availability: 4-8 hours a week (including meetings and weekends)