Bas van Vlijmen has extensive experience in pharmacy, volunteer management, and community engagement. Since May 2004, Bas has been involved with Reddingsbrigade Nederland, serving as an aspirant board member focused on volunteer policy and as a member of the disciplinary committee. Bas is currently involved with several organizations, including serving as a member of the Medical Advice Council at Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, and has held various leadership roles in Stichting Vrienden van het TBL. Bas has been a member of Lionsclubs Nederland since May 2018 and participates in the Special Interest Group Oncology of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuisapothekers since March 2017. As a tranmural pharmacist at Radboudumc, Bas has also served as a secretary and vice-chairman of various organizations, including Golfbad Exploitatie B.V. and is a swim instructor at Reddingsbrigade Oss. Bas holds multiple degrees, including a Drs. in Pharmacy from Utrecht University.