At Fair Tourism we strive for a world where indigenous people are no longer unwillingly considered an attraction, but are empowered to own their cultural narrative and become leaders in ...
People & Culture Officer
Practical details
Volunteer vacancy • Organisation role (Long-term)
Contact person
Charlotte Louwman-Vogels
Ask Charlotte a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or +3170 217 1080.
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Are you passionate about people, creating a positive workplace culture, and helping individuals feel valued, supported, and connected?
About Fair Tourism
Fair Tourism is a Dutch non-profit organization (est. 1989) committed to promoting sustainable, community-based tourism (CBT). We work to ensure Indigenous communities are not treated as tourist attractions, but empowered as leaders in shaping their own tourism initiatives.
We develop capacity-building programs, collaborate with universities, and currently run projects in Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya. Since 2025, we have also been a proud member of The Hague Humanity Hub.
Why this is a volunteer position
Fair Tourism aims to transition from a volunteer-based operation to a fully professionalized team. To achieve this, we are seeking passionate individuals who want to help shape our next chapter. Your contribution will directly support our ability to secure funding, scale up our activities, and increase our impact on Indigenous communities worldwide.
People and Culture Officer (Volunteer Role)
Are you passionate about organization-building, system management, and team-oriented culture?
Join Fair Tourism as a People and Culture Officer and help us create, manage and support a team of changemakers in the world of tourism!
🕓 Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (flexible)
📍 Location: The Hague, Netherlands (Hybrid / Remote)
🤝 Collaboration: The Hague Humanity Hub
💚 Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
⭐ Your Responsibilities
As our People and Culture Officer, you will play a central role in building a healthy, engaged, and organized team. You will be responsible for improving the volunteer experience through research, continuous improvement, and organizational development.
- Gather volunteer feedback and identify improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate volunteer surveys and engagement initiatives.
- Research new tools, systems, and best practice to improve the volunteer experience.
- Review internal guidance and recommend improvements.
- Support projects that strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome enthusiastic candidates who are eager to grow and contribute.
Preferred background:
- Human Resources Management
- Business Administration
- Psychology
- Labor Relations
You are someone who:
- Communicates clearly and empathetically
- Enjoys building systems and supporting others
- Can commit to the role in the medium to long term
- Is proactive, reliable, and motivated by meaningful impact
Fresh graduates and early-career professionals, as well as senior experts, are encouraged to apply! Previous experience in the field is a plus but not a must.
What We Offer
- Hands-on HR experience in a purpose-driven NGO
- A chance to contribute to meaningful and ethical tourism
- Flexible working hours and a supportive working environment
- Opportunities to grow your HR skills, portfolio, and network
- Collaboration with The Hague Humanity Hub community
How to Apply
Interested in this role? We would love to hear from you! Please send an email to [email protected] with your CV and a brief cover letter, indicating "Application People and Culture Officer Fair Tourism" as the subject.
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About Fair Tourism
At Fair Tourism we strive for a world where indigenous people are no longer unwillingly considered an attraction, but are empowered to own their cultural narrative and become leaders in community-based tourism. Are current projects are in Thailand (longneck/Kayan), Kenya and Tanzania (Maasai) and Sasak (Lombok). We work from the Humanity Hub in The Hague.
