What is RefugeeWork?

RefugeeWork is an online platform where refugees looking for work can connect with employers. Employers on RefugeeWork are open to hiring refugees and focus on your skills, experience, and motivation.

On RefugeeWork, you can search for job opportunities or create a profile to make yourself visible to employers. You can apply for a vacancy or contact an employer directly. After the first contact, the rest of the recruitment process follows the employer’s regular procedures.

The platform also provides clear information, available in multiple languages, about working in the Netherlands. This includes laws and regulations, contracts, subsidies, and other practical matters you should be aware of.

RefugeeWork was founded by VluchtelingenWerk Nederland and Start Foundation and is managed by Refugee Talent Hub since October 2024.

RefugeeWork is designed with the security of users and their data in mind. The platform complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The platform only asks for personal data necessary for the platform to function properly and to facilitate communication between job seekers and employers. For an overview of the data we request, please see our Privacy Statement.

Employers undergo a check when signing up for RefugeeWork. Despite this check, it is the user’s responsibility to exercise caution when contacting employers. For example, never share personal information such as your BSN or bank account number through the message centre.