I can go on again
We are always there to give you a nudge
I can smile again
We are always there to give you a nudge
I can breathe again
We are always there to give you a nudge
I can participate again
We are always there to give you a nudge
What can we help you with? |
Close by, familiar and with attention to youWe listen carefully to your story, without judgement. Together, we look at what suits you: close, familiar and at your pace. |
Meet
For a chat, a cup of coffee or to do something together: the community room is a place where you are welcome as you are. You will find company, activities and a listening ear. Just catch up, get creative or simply step out of your daily routine.
Youth
Whether it is school, home, friends or yourself: we are here for you. Sometimes it is already nice when someone really listens to you. We take the time to work with you to find what suits you best. Together, we look at what works for you, in a way that suits your life.
Informal care
As a caregiver, you often care for another person alongside work, family, or study. This demands a lot of your time and energy. That is why we provide the kind of support that fits your needs: personal care, practical assistance, and time to catch your breath.
Volunteers
Much of our work is done together with volunteers. Would you also like to do something meaningful for others? You can do so in your own way. There are plenty of opportunities to do something for another. Together we can make a difference. In your own way, at your pace.
Rent space
You are always welcome at the community centre: whether for a cup of coffee, an activity, or just a chat. Community organizations can also come to us to rent a space for meetings, gatherings or workshops.
Transport
Do you lack your own transportation or have limited mobility? Make your plans as usual, whether to the doctor, to run an errand or to pay someone a visit. De Opstap and ANWB AutoMaatje are there especially for people who can no longer easily get around on their own.
Status holders
As a status holder, it is important to find your place in Lelystad. During the first year, we help you find your way in society and show you how to solve problems and make decisions with increased independence. You can still come to us even after your first year.
What we stand for
Welzijn Lelystad: Long live you
It's so good that you found us. And our motto is, "Long live you!" So do you need support or want to meet people? Are you caring for someone or would just like to volunteer?
You will find information there that you can really use.
Agenda
Check out our current offerings for any information and whether registration is necessary.
Read more Lunchroom Zuiderzee 2026 4 September 2026 12:00–14:00 until 11 December 2026 12:00–14:00
Read more Neighbourhood restaurant Atolkitchen 2026 14 September 2026 17:30–20:00 until 14 December 2026 17:30–20:00
Read more Lunchroom de Waterbever 18 September 2026, 12:00–13:30, until 11 December 2026, 12:00–13:30
Read more: ‘Creative Living’ course, autumn 2026 20 October 2026, 10.30 am–12.30 pm, until 8 December 2026, 10.30 am–12.30 pm
Read more Lunchroom Zuiderzee 2026 30 October 2026 12:00-14:00 pm
Read more: Schateiland Autumn Festival, 30 October 2026, 2.00–5.00 pm
Read more: Informal Carers’ Meet-up 3 November 2026, 7.00–9.00 pm
Read more Neighbourhood restaurant Atolkitchen 2026 9 November 2026 17:30-20:00 huir
SUCCESS STORIES
People like you share their stories
Read more Anne and Lieneke are buddies
A volunteer
Anne (87) often felt lonely, but thanks to Welzijn Lelysta's buddy project, she now dares to go out on her own again.
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Read more Brigitte on youth prevention work
A young person (12-27 years)
Mother Brigitte and daughter Lotte talk about their experience with youth prevention work.
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Read more Cindy brings warmth to the street
An adult
How can I do something for my neighbours and make sure we look after each other more in the street? It was with this wish that Cindy, a resident of Zandbank, came into contact with Welzijn Lelystad's community work.
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Read more Lionne joins hospital
A volunteer
Lionne volunteers with Patient Support and always goes with Donny when she has an appointment at the hospital. She also goes into the consulting room with him, listening in during the conversation and summarising the information.
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Read more Nour on refugee work
A volunteer
When Nour fled his homeland Syria in 2021, he left everything behind. Now, four years later, he speaks Dutch, has completed his participation statement and volunteers to help other newcomers find their place in Dutch society.
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Read more Sander and Susan are support parents
A parent of a young child (0-12 years)
Sander and Susan are support parents, providing a loving place for another child.
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Read more Respite care: taking a breather
Mantelzorger
Wytske is already a respite volunteer every Tuesday afternoon with Ria. She has dementia and her husband can do something for himself for a while.
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Read more: ‘Through volunteering, I’m learning the language and getting to know the people’
A volunteer
How do you start afresh in a country you don’t know? Where everything is different: the language, the people and the customs? For Mehrbakhsh (59), the answer is simple: by getting stuck in. He came to the Netherlands a few years ago. In Lelystad, he found a place to start afresh and, above all, to get involved. ‘I volunteer for three organisations. That’s how I learnt the language and got to know the people.’
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Read more: Volunteering as a meeting place
A volunteer
Pregnant with her first child, Khadija, now 29, fled the war in Syria. She lived in a tent camp in Turkey for five years and went on to have three more children. In 2023, she found a safe haven in Lelystad. Through her voluntary work, she is learning the language and getting to know other people.
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Read more: ‘It’s all about looking out for one another’
A senior citizen (65 years and older)
In the Salentein neighbourhood of Lelystad, a group of residents has formed a ‘prevention circle’. They are using this to prepare for the future. That way, if they ever need care, they will already know their neighbours. The group has agreed to be there for one another – whether it’s for small jobs, a listening ear or simply some company.
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News
On this page, you will find the latest news, great stories and updates on our activities. Check back often and find out what is going on in town. You might find something there that suits you!
The heart of the neighbourhood
My community centre
The community centre is the heart of the neighbourhood. Here you can meet others, take part in activities or enjoy a nice cup of coffee. For something more low‑key, you can also stop by the community room: a cosy place to be together.
