Femke first joined Team Up as a volunteer maths and English tutor in 2019, before joining our recruitment team. In March 2024, she became our Volunteer and Communications Manager, and is responsible for the recruitment of enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of roles, as well as leading our social media team.

Femke studied Journalism in the Netherlands, where she worked as a researcher for TV programmes after her graduation. She also organised campaigns for an international children’s rights organisation based in Amsterdam, before moving to London.

Wanting to continue to change the lives of young people from low socio-economic backgrounds, Femke is committed to building a diverse team of talented volunteers from different backgrounds, showing a true representation of London’s diverse community.