Friend 4 Friend buddy project (young newcomers)

WANTED: young Dutchmen and newcomers!

Are you a young Dutchman or a young newcomer? Do you want to get to know a new culture? And do you also want to mean something to society? Then friend4friend is for you! Friend4friend matches young Dutch people with young newcomers. Together, you spend an average of 4 hours a week for six months. Together, you do fun things. Like going to an ice rink or museum. Going out on a terrace, doing language exercises or playing sports together is also possible. This way, you get to know each other better in a relaxed way.

In addition, you will volunteer together. Something that suits your interests or future plans for work or education. Together, you can, for instance, work at a community centre, a school, in care or at a sports club. Or you could set up your own initiative together. This way, you get to know each other's worlds and new people!

What can you expect?

After getting acquainted, we will try to find a buddy for you as soon as possible. As a pair, you will be guided by the friend4friend coordinator, e.g. in finding volunteer work, discovering your talents and qualities

At the end of the course, you will receive the European Certificate for Volunteers.

What do you need to know?

• For young people aged between 16 and 27
• Deployment 80 hours in up to 6 months, 4 hours per week on average
• Perseverance and an open attitude
• Time and place are flexible
• Personal coaching
• For a new network and new friends!
• European recognised certificate

Together, you work on strengthening your CV. Together, you get to know new people. You get to know each other's culture. You discover new qualities and learn new skills. And you make a new friend!