English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Description

Every Tuesday we host a conversation club to practice English in the HerculesHoek. Ukrainians speak with volunteers on various topics to learn to speak English better.

Location

De HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to support Ukrainians in learning English? Then sign up to volunteer for the conversation club at herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language Cafe Ukrainians (Joseph Haydnlaan)
2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:00
Description

During this language café, Dutch volunteers help Ukrainian refugees learn the Dutch language.

Location

Attic Plan Einstein Haydn | Joseph Haydnlaan 2a

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to help Ukrainian newcomers in Utrecht learn Dutch? Then send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Open walk-in Living Room Pahud
2026-01-21 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-22 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 16:30
Description

Come have a drink, study or play a game in Pahud’s Living Room. Meet new people there or meet up with those you already know. Sometimes you can participate in a workshop. Everyone is welcome! On Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for women only.

Location

Living room Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone comes to the location by themselves.

Registration

No need to sign up, you can walk in anytime.

Language cafe Vlampijpstraat
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30
Description

During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers’ center (Zuilen) learn Dutch.

Location

Welkom in Utrecht’s Living Room at azc Vlampijpstraat | Vlampijpstraat 84

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer at this language café? Send an email to Eline at eline@welkominutrecht.nu.

Sewing workshop Pahud
2026-01-21 10:00 - 13:00
Description

On Wednesdays, the sewing workshop opens at Plan Einstein Pahud. Everyone is welcome to join in the sewing, with or without experience.

Location

Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join us for sewing during the sewing workshop? Or do you have sewing machines, fabric, or other materials that you no longer use? Send an email to linda@welkominutrecht.nu.

English class
2026-01-21 10:00 - 13:00
Description

The Volksuniversiteit offers English classes for refugees and non-refugees, from beginners to advanced. Please note that classes are held at Plan Einstein Pahud, Plan Einstein Joseph Haydnlaan and in the HerculesHoek, on different days and times.

Location

Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61Plan Eintein Joseph Haydnlaan | Joseph Haydnlaan 2aHerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to improve your English? You can! Send an email to planeinstein@vluchtelingenwerk.nl to sign up. Based on an intake test, your level will be determined.

Language cafe Europalaan
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:30
Description

During the language café, volunteers help residents of the Europalaan emergency shelter (Kanaleneiland) learn Dutch.

Location

The living room of Welkom in Utrecht in Noodopvanglocatie Europalaan | Europalaan 44

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer at this language café? Send an email to Lara at lara@welkominutrecht.nu.

Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00
Description

Every Wednesday, residents of Star Lodge practice Dutch together with volunteers during the conversation club. Each week, a different topic is discussed.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer during the conversation club? Send an e-mail to frank@welkominutrecht.nu.

Open walk-in HerculesHoek
2026-01-21 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-23 13:00 - 18:00
Description

The HerculesHoek is Welkom in Utrecht’s living room at the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein. It is a meeting space between Ukrainians and local residents and we organize activities where everyone can participate.

You can visit us during our open hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location

De HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Please come and walk in!

Do you have a question about the HerculesHoek? Send an e-mail to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids activity Pahud
2026-01-21 15:30 - 17:00
Description

Weekly activities for children and youth living at Pahud, organized by the Bahá’í community.

Location

Living room of Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer? Please contact Iman at iman@welkominutrecht.nu.

Handicrafts HerculesHoek
2026-01-21 15:30 - 17:00
Description

Every Wednesday we do handicrafts in the HerculesHoek. Come join us in crocheting, knitting or embroidering with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein!

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Do you have questions about this activity or would you like to participate? Send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids activity Star Lodge
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00
Description

During the kids’ activity volunteers will go crafting, drawing, painting or playing games with kids from the Star Lodge.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Everyone comes by themselves

Registration

Would you like to join this activity as a volunteer? Please send an email to frank@welkominutrecht.nu

Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:30
Description

During the language café on Wednesdays, volunteers support residents of the asylum seekers’ center on Joseph Haydnlaan in Oog in Al in learning the Dutch language.

Location

Canteen of the PKN building next to the azc | Joseph Haydnlaan 2a

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to help someone learn Dutch? Send an email to ricky@welkominutrecht.nu.

Women's night Vlampijpstraat
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
Description

Every third Wednesday of the month, we organize a women’s evening at the Vlampijpstraat asylum seekers’ center (Zuilen) in collaboration with De Voorkamer. We get together, explore our creativity, and enjoy fun activities together.Will you join us?

Location

Asylum seeker center Zuilen | Vlampijpstraat 84

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to participate in (organizing) the women’s evening? Send an email to eline@welkominutrecht.nu.

Musicaz Musig Night
2026-01-21 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-22 20:00 - 21:30
Description

Every week, Musicaz visits various asylum seekers’ centers in Utrecht to make music together!

Location

Wednesday night: Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92Thursday night: Oog in Al | Joseph Haydnlaan 2Friday night: Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone comes to the location themselves.

Registration

Feel free to drop by and join in during a music evening! Want more info? Send an email to info@welkominutrecht.nu.

Dutch class by teacher Maha (Vlampijpstraat)
2026-01-22 12:00 - 14:00
Description

Every Thursday at the Oase Community Center, teacher Maha gives Dutch lessons to residents of the asylum seekers’ center on Vlampijpstraat. Language learners from the neighborhood are also welcome to join!

Location

Buurtcentrum Oase | Cartesiusweg 11

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join the language class? Please send an e-mail to eline@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids activity Europalaan
2026-01-22 15:30 - 17:00
Description

Every other week, we organize activities for the children living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan (Kanaleneiland). Volunteers do crafts and play games with the children.

Location

Emergency shelter Europalaan | Europalaan 44

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer during the kids activity? Please send an e-mail to Lara at lara@welkominutrecht.nu.

Playing chess in the HerculesHoek
2026-01-22 16:30 - 17:30
Description

Chess is played every Thursday in the HerculesHoek. Will Are you joining to play a game with Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein? Everyone is welcome!

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join this activity or would you like some more information? Send an e-mail to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids club HerculesHoek
2026-01-22 16:30 - 17:30
Description

Every Thursday, volunteers organize children’s activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Herculesplein, in our activity room, the HerculesHoek.

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer at the kids’ club for Ukrainian children at the Herculesplein shelter? Send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe Star Lodge
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:00
Description

During a language cafe volunteers help residents of Star Lodge to learn the Dutch language.

The language cafés at Star Lodge are on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to teach Dutch to a resident of Star Lodge in Utrecht? Please send an email to deema@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe HerculesHoek
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:00
Description

During our language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to help Ukrainian newcomers in Utrecht learn Dutch? Then send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Sewing workshop Star Lodge
2026-01-23 08:30 - 11:00
Description

On Friday mornings, Welkom in Utrecht’s living room at the Star Lodge turns into a sewing studio. Everyone is welcome t join, with and without experience.

Location

The Living room of Welkom in Utreht bij Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join us for sewing during the sewing workshop? Or do you have sewing machines, fabric, or other materials that you no longer use? Send an email to deema@welkominutrecht.nu

Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30
Description

The mother language café is specifically intended for mothers. A babysitter is present to look after the children so that the students and teachers can focus fully on the language lessons.

Location

Attic Plan Einstein | Joseph Haydnlaan 2A

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to sign up as a volunteer? Send an email to ricky@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe HerculesHoek
2026-01-23 10:30 - 12:00
Description

During the language cafés on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Ukrainian residents of the shelter on Herculesplein receive support from volunteers in learning the Dutch language.

Location

HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to volunteer to help Ukrainian newcomers in Utrecht learn Dutch? Then send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Film afternoon Pahud
2026-01-23 14:30 - 16:30
Description

Come to Pahud’s Living Room on Friday afternoon to watch a great movie with others!

Location

Living room of Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

You are welcome to drop in and watch! No registration is required.Would you like more information? Please contact Iman at iman@welkominutrecht.nu.
