EA co-working office
Impact space for deep work, exchanging ideas, and connections, with books to borrow too.
Welcome to our cosy co-working haven, a place where dreams come to life, ideas flourish, and connections are made! Or, in other words, a place where you can look at cost-effectiveness spreadsheets in the company of others…
Our space offers full-sized workstations, allowing you to concentrate on your projects. When you need a break, feel free to use our lounge and kitchen or take a moment to appreciate the peaceful harbour view.
We run this space to foster collaboration and mentorship, helping to create connections between those who are beginning their impact journey and those who can provide guidance.
If you’ve used our co-working space before you’re welcome to just book a spot anytime. If not, register your interest below and we’ll get back to you.
Co-working space use criteria
The office aims to be a collaborative place for people who are ambitiously creating impact through their careers, projects, or donations. People who are exploring these ideas are very welcome as well.
You’re warmly welcome to use the coworking space if at least one of the criteria below applies to you. You are:
– currently working in a highly impactful job or project;
– exploring or seeking opportunities based on the principles of effective altruism; including starting something yourself;
– directing your studies as a student towards a high-impact career; or
– volunteering for an EA-aligned organisation.
Examples of suitable activities include:
– Researching or writing about global health, animal welfare, AI safety, or other high-impact areas
– Working on a project to improve institutional decision-making or future governance
– Exploring an impactful career path through job boards, career planning or coaching, and co-working at the office one day a week, alongside your regular non-EA job. E.g. you’ve (almost) finished a ‘circle‘ from the School for Moral Ambition
– Volunteering for an EA-aligned organisation
– Studying for relevant coursework or upskilling in data science, policy, or philosophy
– Organising an event, meetup, or campaign related to EA values
An example of what doesn’t meet our bar:
– Someone who has finished the EA Introductory course and is working in a local sustainability project. This person is not actively looking for ways to significantly make more impact with either their career, their time (volunteering) or donations. If this person actively looks for ways to be more effective, whilst working in their current role, we welcome them to co-work at the office one day a week.
This space is for people committed to doing good better, wherever you’re starting from. Our current acceptance rate is roughly 90%. If in doubt, err on the side of applying.
Office testimonials
The EAN open office is a great opportunity to meet likeminded people, get inspired and enjoy a solid workspace. Serendipity and effective working guaranteed!
Sanderine van Odijk, 37 years
Surrounding myself with individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world has made me more ambitious and motivated for my own work. Furthermore, the regular events (and after-lunch ping-pong) contribute to a welcoming and creative environment.
Koen van Pelt, 24 years
Being in the EAN office provides a refreshing change from my home office, allowing me to work much more productively. Besides that, lunch break chats with members of the EA community are always a rewarding experience
Anonymous, 26 years
FAQ’s
Q: I’ve been approved for coworking and I’m in the building, but can’t find the office—where is it?
A: Ask the receptionist or walk towards the end, then turn right through the connecting doors. It is the first office on the left. Follow these pictures:
- Enter the building
- Walk diagonally to the right, through the connecting doors.
- When you are past the connecting doors, the first office on the left is our office!
Q: What are the coworking office opening hours?
A: Weekdays from 09:00 to 18:00. There is room for flexibility—let us know if you’d like to work outside these hours.
Q: Are there phone booths available?
A: Yes, there are five phone booths: one on floor -1, and two each on floors 1 and 2. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: Are there meeting spaces available?
A: Yes, meeting rooms of various sizes are available to book at an hourly rate. You can reserve them here.
Q: I’m new to effective altruism. Can I cowork at the office?
A: Yes! If you are new or are exploring whether EA is something for you, you are more than welcome to use the office, limited to a maximum of one day a week, for a period of 3 months. (We understand that you’d work on your regular job or studies that might be unrelated to EA.)
Q: Can I work from the EA office doing my non-EA work or studies?
A: Yes, for example, if you are volunteering for an EA-aligned organisation, donating effectively or looking for high-impact career opportunities.
Q: Do I need to be involved in effective altruism to join?
A: No. However, we do ask that your work aligns with the core principles of effective altruism, such as prioritisation, impact, and evidence-based reasoning.
Q: Can I organise events at the office?
A: Yes, we encourage visitors to organise EA-aligned events. These can take place outside office hours (after 18:00 or during weekends). Contact us and we’ll be happy to support you.
Q: What facilities and support do you offer?
A: Visitors have access to desks, external monitors, mouse & key-boards, high-speed Wi-Fi, kitchen facilities (microwave and fridge), and tea and coffee. We also offer light onboarding and introductions to the broader EA network, both locally and globally.
Q: How is lunch arranged?
A: Lunch usually takes place between 12:00 and 13:00 in the office. You can bring your own or buy something from the café in the building, which offers vegan options. Most people eat together, so it’s a nice moment to connect. Most days, people go for a post-lunch ping pong session or do a short fun board game.
Q: How many people use the office on an average day?
A: Typically between 3 and 7 people; enough for focused work and occasional conversations with like-minded others.
Q: What is your code of conduct?
A: You can read our code of conduct here. You’ll receive the guidelines for the office after reviewing your expression of interest.
Q: What kind of environment can I expect, and how do you approach inclusivity?
A: We aim to create a calm, focused, and welcoming environment where people feel safe and respected. We value intellectual honesty, kindness, and diversity of thought. Inclusivity is core to our community; people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are welcome, provided they align with our code of conduct and shared commitment to doing good effectively.