Bring Museumhuis Huis Bonck to life

Do you know Huis Bonck? That beautiful house at Binnenluiendijk 3 in Hoorn? The owner of the Hendrick de Keyser Association opened this monument in June 2018 as a Museum House. Volunteer in this special 17th century house.

At Museum houses, doors literally open for you. Until now, the doors of these houses were virtually closed, but from now on everyone can take a look in the kitchen and other rooms! At Museum houses, the houses really come to life and a world opens up for you! You will not find 'do not touch' signs in a Museum House. Visitors are allowed to take a seat on the 17th-century chairs, try out the box bed or drink tea in the inner room. Your role A house without residents is not a house but a museum. No people live in the Museumhuis in Huis Bonck, but as an activator you do the actions that a resident would also perform. They are not plays in historical costume, but you do bring the house to life. This can be done in many ways, but the point is that as a volunteer you create the feeling of a (t) home

What do we offer?

A special workplace in a beautiful location in Hoorn, at a professional charity, with pleasant other volunteers. You are never alone. The Hendrick de Keyser Association offers a travel allowance. In addition, as a volunteer you will receive a personal access card that gives you access to all Museum houses of the Association and you can participate in an interesting lecture program.

During the introductory period you are available for at least a half a day per week. After that, the minimum effort is one half-day every two weeks.

The Hendrick de Keyser Association is looking for volunteers with good communication and social skills who enjoy working with people. No specific prior knowledge or experience is required, but interest in architecture, the property or the history of the region is desired. You are also living in the region.