Hans Buitenweg has extensive experience in community and social services, currently serving as Verenigingsconsulent Overijssel at Nationale Vereniging De Zonnebloem since November 2011. In addition, Hans has been a Gemeenteraadslid for GroenLinks Almelo since March 2010. Previous roles include Stafmedewerker at Scoop welzijn and Manager at Vrijwilligerscentrale, alongside significant leadership positions as Teamleider and projectleider at Stichting Netwerk Almelo from 1992 to 2006. Hans Buitenweg holds a Bachelor's degree in Gerontisch werk from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and also studied energy technology at MTS Almelo.