Do you enjoy being part of a major, international sporting event? Or are you a field hockey fan at heart? Then we are looking for you! Come and join our team of enthusiastic volunteers during the Hockey World Cup from August 15 to 30 in the Wagener Stadium! You can play an indispensable role there as a volunteer.

Let's face it: without the commitment and energy of volunteers, such a great event would never be possible. You help make sure everything runs smoothly, provide a warm welcome for visitors and contribute to a great atmosphere in and around the stadium. Your smile contributes to an unforgettable experience.

What do we ask of you?

Preferably, you are available for at least six game days.
You have to be at least 18 years old on August 15, 2026.
You have basic knowledge of both Dutch and English.

But above all, we are looking for people with infectious enthusiasm, warm hospitality and a passion for this event.

What's in it for you?

Of course we won't let your invaluable contribution go unnoticed, so we like to take good care of our volunteers during the event:

You will work with a super fun, friendly and enthusiastic group of volunteers.
You will receive regular updates and important information via our newsletters.
There will be catering during the event that you can take advantage of, so you can keep participating full of energy.
A clothing kit.
And of course, as a reminder of your unforgettable experience, you will receive a nice souvenir.

More information

Do you have any questions or would you like more information? Don't hesitate to contact us at vrijwilligers@knhb.nl.

Sign up

Does this sound like a great opportunity you want to be a part of? Then sign up below to volunteer and be part of an unforgettable event!

Tasks

During the 2026 Hockey World Cup, volunteers will perform various tasks. Volunteers are the first point of contact for our visitors. Their most important task is therefore to give visitors a warm and hospitable welcome. In addition, you will help them to make their visit as pleasant as possible.

As a volunteer, you may be assigned to the following positions:

Scanning tickets
Handing out goodies and/or deposit tokens
Checking tickets at the stands: you will ensure that people are seated in the correct place.
Crowd control: you will supervise visitor flows at the venue, check whether people have access to certain areas and ensure that visitors get to where they want to go.
Fan square control

Of course, it is possible to let us know your preference. Please mention this in your availability. In general, the following applies:

When making the schedule, we ensure variety wherever possible. This means that one day you may be working in the stadium and the next day scanning tickets. This allows you to experience the atmosphere in different areas of the venue.
You are there to help the visitors. If you are in the stadium, you can of course watch parts of the match. However, your first priority is supervision.

Both before and during the event, we always try to keep the lines of communication as short as possible, so you can always contact us or our supervisors if something