Honest conversations about community, connection, and impact in the International City of Peace and Justice. From navigating the local volunteer landscape to deep dives with the city’s changemakers, we explore what it truly means to make a difference in The Hague.
VTH Talks is a subproject of Volunteer The Hague, a project of PEP Den Haag.
Episode 4 (Part 1) | Founder’s Blueprint with Cathy Delhanty and Alex Haas
In this episode, our host Laura sits down with Cathy Delhanty (Founder of Stichting Wool for Warmth) and Alex Haas (Founder of Haagse Helpers). Together, they share the inspiring stories behind starting their community initiatives in The Hague, how they transitioned their professional skill sets into non-profit leadership, and what it truly takes to build, guide, and sustain volunteer-led organisations that make a real local impact.About Us• Volunteer The Hague Talks is a dedicated video and podcast sub-project of Volunteer The Hague.• Produced by PEP Den Haag: The leading non-profit organisation supporting civic engagement, voluntary initiatives, and community connection across The Hague.• Volunteer The Hague Project Lead: Tetyana BenzeroualConnect With Us & Our Guests• Volunteer The Hague: https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2RnM0kwaXNWcEluMElEU2VqQk1uYnxBR3JiS2FuOWw4ejZRcWdvamYzVG5oM2VfUzdqWkxqYkZYeVV3NkI2WTZ4Rk1nMGpLQkJTWEp6dVg5Y1JlaEQ2VFpnOVVtYTlCZDVwSTdVay1tV2x0MlNudC03VXlsdmxxd05u&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteerthehague.nl%2F&v=5MkNQPOjbR4)• PEP Den Haag: https://pepdenhaag.nl/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVENXYlRieHpEQ04wdW90eVl1cG4xZXxBR3JiS2FrWGktQWd4Skd5SVB2WmtnLVFWejBOVXB5YXE5NEppMGpLaTYxTnNSR3lBSUZXMlVUa0t4ZVI5b1o5RjFGLU81V19SWDkydzc3V2dUMmVDZGhrRHhnYWh2LVprUW1D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpepdenhaag.nl%2F&v=5MkNQPOjbR4)• Stichting Wool for Warmth: https://woolforwarmth.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUkRHQjliWXAwS284a21vcXdWTDRUc3xBR3JiS2FrcGpaNEJLM2pmS0h4ZGZ4X3FPSGRpT0J4a3ctWGdxQ0Fjb2FrRTkxb0VHYk1ZZHdQYUpmaGUtdmw3NTBWOE1rRTNqVkVJQlozaWhnVUt6ZXB0RVdrZmFLWWJWMWFv&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwoolforwarmth.com%2F&v=5MkNQPOjbR4)• Haagse Helpers: https://haagsehelpers.nl/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUWdKWHFKdE1vUXV1UWhsOGxxdk8yTXxBR3JiS2FsV1pXeDE4YS03ZlZ4VmI4Q3JWUzRRN2ltUXJvYUc2Zy1SZlFFWDlvdlJfeC1GZXZUaVFFYlZocHZHZ0pOZnpicEFTQnJEOUI0OXNJVTZOcHVzZUR0azNEUWxoXzRy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhaagsehelpers.nl%2F&v=5MkNQPOjbR4)Production Credits• Host & Project Lead (VTH Talks): Laura Linga• Videography Lead: Qawal Ilyas• Video Operator: Apple Claire Benito• Video Editor: Brahma Vaidya• Social Media Management: Ana Zamfir & Sadakshi Raymun
18 Feb 2026
Episode 3 with Vassia Sar | Purpose without Pressure: The "February Reset"
Is your New Year’s resolution already gathering dust? By mid-February, "January Burnout" often sets in, leaving us feeling guilty and stuck. In this episode of Volunteer The Hague Talks, host Laura Linga sits down with Vassia Sarantopoulou (Founder of AntiLoneliness) to discuss how to move from hustle culture to mindful discipline.We explore why our habits fail, the psychology of "Soft Discipline," and how volunteering serves as a "Safe Lab" for personal growth and nervous system regulation. About Our Guest:Vassia Sarantopoulou is a psychologist and the founder of AntiLoneliness and the Therapy Business Circle. She specialises in helping internationals navigate burnout, perfectionism, and the complexities of building a meaningful life abroad. https://antiloneliness.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1IWGtUdXAtNzkyZ1NrY0JidGhndkdNakV1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsTlVTb0I4MnFGaW5FeXpld052bFVXbXlBb2xRUmswZFNYbjFKSWl0SmNYSFFDaF9mNlVibkd6clRiUlI0V3h1d2ZLU3g5LS1vNm95ODE2QXZ0TDBrdlpDcDBTOGVRZFNzNXdUbmVqeU9iWURaeF9zTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fantiloneliness.com%2F&v=lX5TcWf_4ZQ) About VTH Talks:Volunteer The Hague Talks is a subproject of Volunteer The Hague and PEP Den Haag. We host honest conversations about community, connection, and impact in the International City of Peace and Justice. https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/volu... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJBbUtIWlZxOWJkSVZfZW4tdE9xLVhMc1R5d3xBQ3Jtc0tuRThuQ0FuSDNydUxxRi1YNU80ejV1TjVaY1Q4cUZvVmdEajdBd3BvQlJrdUx5NndONGprVE9vUlhTekxlZ1l4VDc2TW45cTgzdlBJeElVcTZkQXdOdGxzbmFwVl9MQ1E4Nk5RUVRraXY1c0h6LTcybw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteerthehague.nl%2Fvolunteer-the-hague-talks&v=lX5TcWf_4ZQ) Find your next opportunity: https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dQa3dTdWI3RkxSZXRhNkUtTmx2Q0laRjRxQXxBQ3Jtc0trSGIwbmlucEk0ZTRsbzg4WVZ4dVdpTkJGb3V5VGN3bTg3V2NRalZldnBfdVAtZEJTUDZGcDlybFUxZ3lTSnFoN3hkem94N2xSZTV3Y3Z0VmtTeGVBZXhlZURENk5NTmhUTGNPMm42NFZQSlFuSUR1RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteerthehague.nl%2F&v=lX5TcWf_4ZQ)Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & LinkedIn: @volunteerthehagueLinkedIn
14 Feb 2026
Trailer: Episode 3 with Vassia Sar | Purpose without Pressure: The "February Reset"
Is your New Year’s resolution already gathering dust? By mid-February, "January Burnout" often sets in, leaving us feeling guilty and stuck. In this episode of Volunteer The Hague Talks, host Laura Linga sits down with Vassia Sarantopoulou (Founder of AntiLoneliness) to discuss how to move from hustle culture to mindful discipline.We explore why our habits fail, the psychology of "Soft Discipline," and how volunteering serves as a "Safe Lab" for personal growth and nervous system regulation. About Our Guest:Vassia Sarantopoulou is a psychologist and the founder of AntiLoneliness and the Therapy Business Circle. She specialises in helping internationals navigate burnout, perfectionism, and the complexities of building a meaningful life abroad. https://antiloneliness.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1IWGtUdXAtNzkyZ1NrY0JidGhndkdNakV1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsTlVTb0I4MnFGaW5FeXpld052bFVXbXlBb2xRUmswZFNYbjFKSWl0SmNYSFFDaF9mNlVibkd6clRiUlI0V3h1d2ZLU3g5LS1vNm95ODE2QXZ0TDBrdlpDcDBTOGVRZFNzNXdUbmVqeU9iWURaeF9zTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fantiloneliness.com%2F&v=lX5TcWf_4ZQ) About VTH Talks:Volunteer The Hague Talks is a subproject of Volunteer The Hague and PEP Den Haag. We host honest conversations about community, connection, and impact in the International City of Peace and Justice. https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/volu... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJBbUtIWlZxOWJkSVZfZW4tdE9xLVhMc1R5d3xBQ3Jtc0tuRThuQ0FuSDNydUxxRi1YNU80ejV1TjVaY1Q4cUZvVmdEajdBd3BvQlJrdUx5NndONGprVE9vUlhTekxlZ1l4VDc2TW45cTgzdlBJeElVcTZkQXdOdGxzbmFwVl9MQ1E4Nk5RUVRraXY1c0h6LTcybw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteerthehague.nl%2Fvolunteer-the-hague-talks&v=lX5TcWf_4ZQ) Find your next opportunity: https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dQa3dTdWI3RkxSZXRhNkUtTmx2Q0laRjRxQXxBQ3Jtc0trSGIwbmlucEk0ZTRsbzg4WVZ4dVdpTkJGb3V5VGN3bTg3V2NRalZldnBfdVAtZEJTUDZGcDlybFUxZ3lTSnFoN3hkem94N2xSZTV3Y3Z0VmtTeGVBZXhlZURENk5NTmhUTGNPMm42NFZQSlFuSUR1RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteerthehague.nl%2F&v=lX5TcWf_4ZQ)Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, & Linkedin: @volunteerthehague
26 Jan 2026
The Student Dilemma: Is Volunteering Really Mandatory?
"Do I really have to work for free to get a job in the Netherlands?"
In this episode, we tackle the "Student Dilemma", the high-pressure gap between being a student and becoming a professional.
We are joined by two incredible guests from The Hague University of Applied Sciences (De Haagse Hogeschool) to look at this from both sides:
Adam Daniel: A current student at THUAS and the founder of The Hague Dialogues.
Tiaan Westenberg: Lecturer and Internationalisation Support Officer at THUAS.
Is volunteering just a "requirement," or is it the secret to finding your tribe and your career path in a new country?
Explore opportunities: www.volunteerthehague.nl (http://www.volunteerthehague.nl)
Follow us on our Socials: linktr.ee/vthtalks (linktr.ee/vthtalks)
18 Jan 2026
Trailer: Episode 2
New Year, New Conversations! Episode 2 of VTH Talks is almost here.
We’re diving into student commitment and professional value with Adam Daniel and Tiaan Westerberg. You don’t want to miss this one.
Full episode coming out this week! Subscribe so you don’t miss the full drop! 🔔
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5 Dec 2025
The Unspoken Agreement: How to Volunteer Ethically and Successfully
Welcome to Volunteer The Hague Talks! We're hosting an honest conversation about the vital balance between contributing your talent and protecting your professional worth here in The Hague.
This is the conversation everyone needs to hear. Our host, Laura, sits down with Deborah Valentine (Executive Director, ACCESS) and Ali Parpaei (Director, Holland Park Media and co-creator of The Hague Creators Club) to unpack the unspoken struggles facing skilled volunteers and local NGOs.
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