Become a volunteer at Sterrenwacht Copernicus

The observatory runs on volunteers. Therefore, we are always looking for people who enjoy making a significant contribution to our beautiful observatory. The specific tasks depend on what you enjoy doing and your knowledge of astronomy. We have volunteers who operate our telescopes, enthusiastically welcome visitors and answer their questions, give short presentations, and enjoy making coffee.

Once you become a volunteer, you will be scheduled approximately once a month during our public opening hours, which are typically on a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon. You can also participate in additional events, such as the National Astronomy Days and special occasions like fairs.

Register

What we ask of you

• You can speak or are currently learning the Dutch language

• You are at least 16 years old

• You have an interest in astronomy

• You would also like to become a donor

What you can do as a volunteer

• Control the telescoop

• Tour guests

• Checkout and serving coffee

• Help out at the courses and lectures

• Go on trips with other volunteers

• Movie nights

• And more!

You can register by filling out this form.

Is there a problem with the form? You can also mail us at vrijwilligers@sterrenwachtcopernicus.nl.

Good to Know

Insurance and Liability

As a volunteer with us, you are insured through the municipality of Bloemendaal, even if you live in a different municipality. During your volunteer work, or while traveling to the observatory, you are insured for:

• Personal belongings

• Accidents

• Liability

Additionally, the board members of the foundation are insured for liability.

Details about the insurance.

Confidant

It is important that the observatory is a safe environment for yourself, your fellow volunteers, and the many visitors and schools we receive.

If something happens that you want to report, you can do so at vrijwilligers@sterrenwachtcopernicus.nl. This will only be received by our volunteer board member and will not be shared with other board members without your permission.

We also have an external confidant through the municipality of Bloemendaal. You can contact them here.