Ruud van Beest

Ruud van Beest has extensive experience in nonprofit management and volunteer coordination. Since January 2014, Ruud has served as Verenigingsconsulent at Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem, overseeing the guidance of volunteers across multiple local and regional divisions focused on supporting individuals with physical limitations. Ruud also works as a freelance trainer and advises the Vereniging NOV on quality certification for organizations utilizing volunteers. As a self-employed consultant, Ruud provides organizational advice to various nonprofit entities and has held multiple managerial roles within sports and humanitarian organizations. Ruud's educational background includes a degree in Public Administration from Saxion University of Applied Sciences.