Work and participate

You would like to have fun work or participate in Utrecht in another way, but that is not always easy. It can be difficult to take the first step if you have not been active for a long time. You may not know what suits you or how to approach it. It can also be difficult for you, obecause you have difficulty with the Dutch language or because you are caring for a family member. The neighbourhood team will be happy to help you. For more information click on: Searching for work or training, Participate in your neighborhood en Loneliness.

The neighborhood team thinks along

Contact the neighbourhood team in your district. We are happy to think along with you about these and other topics. We also have a lot of contact with other organisations in our city that can help you further. There are many possibilities in Utrecht. So you are very welcome with all your questions. Call, email or come by.

The neighborhood teams are happy to help you with:

Search for work and education
Participate in your neighborhood
Loneliness

Frequently Asked Questions

You get a lot in return if you find work you enjoy: 

  • Job satisfaction
  • Nice colleagues
  • Every month salary
  • Self confidence 
  • Regularity 
  • Meaning 

Participating in the neighborhood will give you many benefits: 

  • You meet nice new people 
  • You have a nice outing one or more times a week 
  • You learn new things 
  • It's good for your self-esteem  
  • It can give you more enjoyment of life 

You cannot follow a language course or computer course at the neighbourhood team. We do know where you can follow a course in your neighbourhood and are happy to help you find one.  

There are many possibilities in Utrecht:

  • Digital Language House Utrecht. Here you can ask all your questions about the Dutch language and learn Dutch well. 
  • Language cafés. Here you can talk with other people who also have difficulty with the Dutch language, under the guidance of a language volunteer, about subjects such as family, sports, hobbies, etc.  
  • Language buddy. This is a volunteer with whom you can talk, read, watch television or walk together.  
  • You are welcome at DigiTaalhuis Utrecht. Here you can learn how to use a computer, tablet or smartphone (mobile phone). 
  • Would you rather get started at home? You can do this via the website www.oefenen.nl.
  • You can also contact the free DigiHulplijn with all your questions about smartphones, computers and the internet, telephone number 0800 1508.  

Do you have questions about the Digital Government? Come to the Digital Government information point. Click here for more information. 

The assistance of the neighborhood team is free. 

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The place to be if you want to get started with language, digital skills and arithmetic.

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