Global Belongings Swap Shop

What one person no longer needs is another persons` treasure - this is the motto of the "Global Belongings Swap Shop". The pop-up store is located on the second floor of Building 01 at the university. It is designed to help international students stock up on the everyday items they need for their stay. They can drop in and take what they need for free.

The "Global Belongings Swap Shop" is organized jointly by:

International Office UOS - Language Center UOS - Green Office UOS - Environmental Coordinator UOS - Sustainability Management of Osnabrück Student Services -
in cooperation with the Department for Equal Opportunities and Sustainability at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

It works just like this

  • Departing exchange students can hand in items that are in good working order and in good condition.
  • A few weeks later, incoming exchange students collect these items as part of their welcome tour.
  • The Global Belongings supporters take care of the donations.
  • The store is open at the beginning and end of each semester for students to drop off or pick up their items.

Why you should take part

  • Reusing used things is sustainable
  • it helps to reduce waste
  • you meet new people
  • you save a lot of money
  • you enjoy the feeling of doing something good (when you give things away)
  • you enjoy the warm welcome (when you receive things).

We are happy to accept the following items in the store

Bed linen, pillows, blankets, crockery, kitchen and bathroom items (including cleaning products), plants, miscellaneous items

Office supplies such as learning materials, stationery

Decorative items such as picture frames, pin boards, mirrors

Sports items such as gymnastics/yoga mats, skipping ropes, fitness bands, balls

All items should be in good working order and of good quality. So please nothing dirty, broken or inappropriate.

ATTENTION: We do not accept food, clothing or large pieces of furniture.

Wooden figures stand around a bright green, transparent globe, which is placed in the middle. Green lines emanate from the sphere, symbolizing a connection between the figures.
© Andrii Yalanskyi

DROP OFF : Dates for dropping off items

You can drop off your items on the following dates:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m.

You can find Global Belongings in room 01/215

Please contact us if you need ab special date:  umweltschutz@uos.de

Where to find Global Belongings

The store is located in building 01/215.

Kolpingstraße 7, 49074 Osnabrück

Dates for collecting the items

The collection dates will be at the beginning of the summer semester 2026.

You will find the exact dates here from March 2026.

 

Help wanted

Would you like to volunteer with the Global Belongings Team? Then please contact umweltschutz@uos.de