Volunteer Library at Home (Kanaleneiland)

De Bieb aan Huis is especially for Utrecht residents who have difficulty walking or who are no longer able to come to the library due to circumstances. Then the library comes to them via Bibliotheek aan Huis.

Current vacancy: We are now looking for one volunteer for an elderly lady from Kanaleneiland. So if you live near Kanaleneiland and you love books and you like a chat, then we are looking for you!

Do you live elsewhere in the city and are you very interested in becoming a Bieb aan Huis volunteer? Send an email to volunteers @ libraryutrecht with your details and the district (s) where you would like to work.

How does it work?

As a permanent volunteer you select and reserve the books, collect them at the location and bring them to the older person's home. You also immediately take back the books you have read and return them. A nice conversation over a cup of coffee can be part of it if you have a good connection with the older person. You always come home to the same person, so you can get to know each other well. In this way you help increase the network of someone close to you and you get to know someone you would not have encountered otherwise.

How much time does it take?

You spend a few hours every 3/4 weeks arranging the books, bringing them back and forth and possibly. a talk. You coordinate with the elder when you come by, so it always fits in your agenda.

What do you get in return?

Volunteers from the Utrecht library receive a Volunteer subscription to borrow books free of charge, with which you can also follow various courses. Of course we have a nice activity program (as soon as corona permits) for our volunteers.