MDT Missie

Name

MDT Missie

Legal name

MDT Missie - Samen Richting Kracht

Website

https://mdtmissie.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MDT Missie is a Dutch government-funded youth development program operated under the Ministry of Defense, serving Dutch adults aged 17-30 through a free four-phase traject combining military-base training, 40 hours of volunteer work, and professional coaching, culminating in a recognized certificate and Europass credential.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Youth Development Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• Youth development program
• Volunteer service program
• Military training program
• Societal engagement initiative
• Personal development program

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands (multiple locations)

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded public program: MDT Missie is a government-funded initiative under the Dutch Ministry of Defense (Ministerie van Defensie). Participation is free for all participants — there is no cost to join, and participants receive an MDT Missie Certificate and Europass upon completion. The program is funded through public taxation and defense budgets as part of national youth development and societal engagement policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MDT Missie delivers a free government-funded personal development trajectory for Dutch residents aged 17-30 that combines a three-day military bivouac on an actual Ministry of Defence base with 40 hours of self-selected volunteer work, professional coaching throughout, and a graduation ceremony awarding an MDT Missie Certificate plus Europass credential. The program runs in scheduled cohorts (e.g., T66-T72 across 2026-2027), with participants registering online, completing a two-week digital preparation via WhatsApp groups, attending the bivak, completing the volunteer mission in their own region, and reuniting at a closing ceremony.

Product overview

MDT Missie (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd Missie) is a unified youth development program run in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Defense. The core offering consists of a single integrated traject with four sequential phases: the Digitale Start (online preparation), Militaire Bivak (3-day military base experience), Sociale Missie (40-hour volunteer placement), and Reünie (graduation ceremony). Participants aged 17-30 receive an Europass certificate upon completion. The program also maintains an alumni Community for participants who have completed both the Bivak and Sociale Missie components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MDT Missie Traject A four-phase personal development trajectory for Dutch residents aged 17-30 combining a two-week digital preparation, a three-day military bivouac on a Defence base, 40 hours of self-selected volunteer work in the participant's own region, and a graduation ceremony with certificate. The unit is sold/contracted as a single registration against scheduled cohorts and is delivered free of charge.
• MDT Missie Community An alumni network and community program for graduates who have completed both the Militair Bivak and Sociale Missie components, offering continued personal development training, workshops, volunteer events, and pathways into Defence-connected organizations. Managed via a dedicated [email protected] contact channel and WhatsApp group.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.0 out of 10 satisfaction score from former participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerie van Defensie (Ministry of Defense)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDT Missie is an official program of the Dutch Ministry of Defense. The ministry provides military instructors, access to military barracks and training facilities, and program funding. This is the core partnership that enables the entire MDT Missie experience. Participants are hosted on actual military bases where they experience military-style challenges under the guidance of reservist instructors (reservist-instructeurs).
• TijdVoorActiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTijdVoorActie is shown as a supporting partner on the MDT Missie website. It appears to be part of the broader MDT ecosystem providing additional opportunities for youth engagement with societal contribution.
• Young ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization supporting the MDT Missie ecosystem.
• Villa PardoesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA volunteer organization where MDT Missie participants can complete their Sociale Missie. Villa Pardoes provides holidays for families with seriously ill children. Participant Melissa volunteered here during her Sociale Missie, supporting families and creating memorable moments.
• Oma's SoepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA volunteer organization where students cook together for and with elderly people. Featured as a popular Sociale Missie option. Participants Bente and Cha chose Oma's Soep for their volunteer work.
• EaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy organization partner for the Sociale Missie component, connecting young volunteers with people who need support.
• Alzheimer NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities, offering ways for participants to support people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
• AmarantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing volunteer opportunities for Sociale Missie participants interested in care/support work.
• CareibuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization connecting students as buddies with seniors. MDT Missie partners with Careibu for the buddy category of Sociale Missie opportunities.
• Handje HelpenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization offering volunteer opportunities for Sociale Missie participants.
• HumanitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitas is a partner organization providing volunteer opportunities for Sociale Missie participants.
• Oranje FondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Dutch charity fund listed as a partner for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities.
• Buddy to BuddyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuddy organization partner for Sociale Missie volunteer matching.
• State of Youth NLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization partner for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities.
• HappietariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Eten/koken' category for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities.
• Voedselbank (Food Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the 'Eten/koken' category for Sociale Missie, offering food bank volunteer opportunities.
• ThuisgekooktminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Eten/koken' category for Sociale Missie volunteer work.
• FietsmaatjesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Sport/bewegen' category for Sociale Missie, organizing cycling companionship for people who need support.
• Running BlindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Sport/bewegen' category offering running buddy opportunities for blind people.
• SailwiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Sport/bewegen' category offering sailing volunteer opportunities for Sociale Missie.
• Pole Position (Stichting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Sport/bewegen' category for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities.
• 2-RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense-oriented partner in the 'Defensie georiënteerd' category for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities.
• Keep them Warm UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense-oriented partner for Sociale Missie volunteer work supporting Ukraine-related humanitarian efforts.
• Nationaal Militair MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense-oriented partner where participant Jadey turned her Sociale Missie into a permanent job. The museum serves as a volunteer opportunity for MDT Missie participants.
• Voorlees ExpressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met kinderen' category for Sociale Missie, reading aloud to children.
• YMCA / YCampsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met kinderen' category offering children's camp volunteer opportunities.
• Stichting LeergeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met kinderen' category for Sociale Missie, supporting children from low-income families.
• Dierenbescherming (Animal Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met dieren en in de natuur' category offering animal shelter volunteer opportunities.
• Hondje uitlatenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met dieren en in de natuur' category for dog walking volunteer opportunities.
• Troep TroepersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met dieren en in de natuur' category for Sociale Missie volunteer opportunities.
• Stichting SeniorenStudentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met ouderen' category connecting students with seniors for companionship.
• Ouderenfonds (Nationaal Ouderenfonds)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met ouderen' category offering volunteer opportunities supporting elderly people in the Netherlands.
• Oud Geleerd Jong Gedaan (OGJG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Met ouderen' category for Sociale Missie, organizing college courses taught by students for seniors.
• NL voor elkaarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLarge volunteer platform partner available across the Netherlands. Listed as a resource for finding volunteer opportunities throughout the country.
• NL CaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer platform partner available in Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague. One of several large volunteer organization networks recommended for Sociale Missie.
• Matchis (Stichting Matchis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStem cell donor registry offered as a 'Sociale Actie' option. Participants can register as stem cell donors during their MDT Missie trajectory.
• Be My EyesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility app offered as a 'Sociale Actie' option. Participants can help blind people by becoming volunteers through the app.
• SanquinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation organization offered as a 'Sociale Actie' option. Participants can register as blood donors.
• MDT Missie Community (Alumni Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-program community for alumni who have completed both the Militaire Bivak and Sociale Missie. Provides ongoing development opportunities, training, workshops, events, and societal initiatives. Alumni like participant Edgar have used this to continue volunteering and development. Managed via WhatsApp group and email ([email protected]).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Citizen Service (NCS): UK government-funded youth program for 16-17 year olds combining residential activities and social action volunteering. Closest structural peer to MDT Missie by mandate, cohort model, and youth volunteer integration.
• EU Solidarity Corps: European Commission initiative offering young people aged 18-30 the opportunity to volunteer or work on solidarity projects across Europe. Comparable in target demographic, structured volunteering, and public funding model.
• AmeriCorps: US federal agency connecting Americans to national service including disaster response, education, and community programs. Comparable as a government-funded structured service program delivering societal impact through participant volunteering.
• Conservation Legacy / AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps: Conservation and community service corps programs for young adults combining team-based residential experiences with environmental/social volunteering. Mirrors the cohort + volunteer model of MDT Missie.

Emerging players

• Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): International development charity placing skilled volunteers in service placements globally. Comparable in volunteer matching infrastructure and certificate-oriented outcomes, but international rather than domestic.

Others

• TijdVoorActie: Dutch youth volunteering platform listed as a supporting partner on MDT Missie's website. Relevant as part of the same youth-societal-engagement ecosystem in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• Peace Corps: US federal agency sending volunteers abroad to support community development projects. Comparable as a government-funded structured service program with strong brand and certificate outcomes.
• Outward Bound Trust: Established UK charity running residential adventure-based personal development programs for young people. Comparable in experiential learning and youth personal development but lacks the volunteer/service obligation MDT Missie requires.
• doemeemetmdt.nl (National MDT): The Dutch national umbrella platform for all MDT (Maatschappelijke Diensttijd) programs under which MDT Missie operates. 60,000+ youth have participated across the broader MDT portfolio, directly relevant to MDT Missie's parent ecosystem.

Regional players

• Gap Year Association: US-based nonprofit supporting gap year programming through accreditation and resources. MDT Missie serves a similar 17-30 demographic often in tussenjaar mode, making the gap year association a thematic peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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