Welkom in Utrecht | Verbindt vluchtelingen met Utrecht

Film afternoon Pahud
2025-10-03 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam)
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.

Kids hours HerculesHoek
2025-10-03 14:30 - 17:30
Description

Friday afternoon is dedicated to the children of Herculesplein. Together with volunteers, we organize fun activities for the Ukrainian children who live there.

Location

De HerculesHoek | Herculesplein 5-15

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help as a volunteer during this activity? Then send an email to tanya@welkominutrecht.nu.

Vegetable garden (De Buitenkamer)
2025-10-03 14:00 - 16:30
Description

Every Tuesday and Friday, De Buitenkamer’s community vegetable garden is open for you. Grow and harvest your own vegetables, work and relax in a green environment and meet and work with others. It is a 15-minute walk from azc Joseph Haydnlaan.

Location

Communal garden de Buitenkamer | Kanaalweg 172A

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Registration with Elham through elham@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe HerculesHoek
2025-10-03 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.

Mother language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
2025-10-03 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 marit@welkominutrecht.nu.

Walk in hours Living Room Pahud
2025-10-03 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-02 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 16:30
Description

Come have a drink, study or play a game in The Living Room of The Pahud. 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 can come by themselves

Registration

No need to sign up, you can walk in anytime

Sewing workshop Star Lodge
2025-10-03 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

Welkom in Utrecht’s Living Room at 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? Please send an email to deema@welkominutrecht.nu

Musicaz music night
2025-10-02 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-01 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

Everybody goes to the location by themselves

Registration

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

Language cafe HerculesHoek
2025-10-02 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.

Language cafe Star Lodge
2025-10-02 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.

Meet-up night with Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:30
Description

Mijn Wijk Jouw Wijk organizes a meet-up night every first Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the neighborhood restaurant A Beautiful Mess on the azc at Joseph Haydnlaan 2. About 30 neighborhood residents and 30 asylum seekers attend. Each time there is a different theme and we cook and eat together. The local residents pay for the azc residents.

Location

Restaurant A Beautiful Mess | Joseph Haydnlaan 2, Utrecht

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join? You can register by sending an e-mail to mijnwijkjouwwijk@gmail.com.

Kids club HerculesHoek
2025-10-02 16:30 - 17:30
Description

Every Wednesday, 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.

Playing chess in de HerculesHoek
2025-10-02 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 activity Europalaan
2025-10-02 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.

Yoga class Indusdreef
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00
Description

Every Wednesday evening, Loraine teaches yoga classes at the reception center on Indusdreef. It is a wonderfully peaceful class that allows you to relax and enjoy some gentle exercise. Everyone is welcome to join!

Location

Shelter for Ukrainian refugees | Indusdreef

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to join the yoga class? Then send an e-mail to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Language cafe Joseph Haydnlaan
2025-10-01 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

Cafetaria 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 marit@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids club Kanaalweg
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:30
Description

Every Wednesday, volunteers organize children’s activities for the children living in the shelter for Ukrainian refugees on Kanaalweg.

Location

Shelter KanaalwegShelter for Ukrainian refugees | Kanaalweg 19

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help as a volunteer during the kids club for Ukrainian children at the shelter at Kanaalweg? Then send an email to herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

Handicrafts at HerculesHoek
2025-10-01 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

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

Homework support Pahud
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00
Description

On Wednesdays, children and teenagers (primary and secondary school age) from the Overvecht asylum seekers’ center can get help with their homework.

Location

The Living Room of Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help kids and teenagers living at the azc with their homework? Or do you have a question? Please send an e-mail to iman@welkominutrecht.nu.

Dutch Conversation Club Star Lodge
2025-10-01 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.

English Conversation Club HerculesHoek
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00
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 Star Lodge
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00
Description

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

Location

Star Lodge | Biltsestraatweg 92

Transport

Own transport

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer with supporting a resident of Star Lodge with learning the Dutch Language? Please send a message to estelle@welkominutrecht.nu.

Women's night Pahud with STUT theater
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
Description

Every Tuesday evening from 7 p.m., we get together: women from Pahud and women from the neighborhood. Theater makers Lena and Kira come up with all kinds of creative activities and games. We do all kinds of things: theater, drawing, dancing, writing, working with audio, and more!

Location

Living room Plan Einstein Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone comes to the livingroom themselves

Registration

Walk in and join us! Would you like some more information? Please send an e-mail to linda@welkominutrecht.nu.

Kids club Koploperstraat
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
Description

Every Tuesday, volunteers organize children’s activities for the children living at the Ukrainian refugee shelter on Koploper Street.

Location

Shelter for Ukrainian refugees | Koploperstraat 50-52

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Would you like to help out as a volunteer during the kids club? E-mail us at herculeshoek@welkominutrecht.nu.

U on Board
2025-09-30 15:00 - 17:00
Description

Every week students from U on Board come to azc Joseph Haydnlaan as well as emergency shelter Europalaan to longboard, skate, play soccer, draw, do crafts and much more! For children between the ages of 5 and 13.

Location

Asylum Center Oog in Al | Joseph Haydnlaan 2 & Emergency Shelter Kanaleneiland | Europalaan 44

Transport

Own transport

Registration

More information? Send an e-mail to eline@welkominutrecht.nu.

Building light sculptures (Sint Maartenparade) Pahud
2025-09-30 14:00 - 16:00
Description

Help build a beautiful light sculpture for the Sint Maarten parade in the Pahud Living Room. On Tuesday evenings, you will work on this with residents of the Pahud and others. Together, you will walk in the parade on November 8.

Location

The Living Room of Pahud | Pahud de Mortangesdreef 61

Transport

Everyone comes to the location themselves

Registration

Would you like to help build the light sculpture and join the parade? Send an e-mail to linda@welkominutrecht.nu.

Coffee time Europalaan
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:30
Description

Every Tuesday and Thursday we meet up with women living in the emergency shelter on Europalaan in Kanaleneiland.

Location

Welkom in Utrecht’s Living Room at emergency shelter Europalaan | Europalaan 44

Transport

Everybody goes to the location by themselves.

Registration

Nice if you come by sometime to have coffee and meet the women of Europalaan! Great if you send an email in advance to Lara at lara@welkominutrecht.nu.
