Buddy volunteers kids, adolescents and young adults (8 to 33 years)

Would you like to do something for children, adolescents and/or young adults (aged 8 to 33) who need a helping hand? And would you like to undertake fun activities together with a participant, where you have fun together? Who knows, maybe we are looking for you!

What will you do? As a Buddy volunteer, you support a participant who is mentally and/or socially vulnerable for a year. You meet up and go out together. You undertake fun activities, but also support the participant with a personal challenge.
Think of having trouble going out the door alone or having a chat with an unfamiliar person. Thus, with your support, the participant works step by step towards their own goal.

What do we offer? We offer you:

• You can count on relevant training, including training on your role as a buddy and peer review;
• Good guidance. A professional coordinator is always available on weekdays to fall back on in case of questions or difficulties;
• You will receive travel expenses reimbursement of €0.23 to/from the participant and there is also an activity budget of 30 p.m. available;
• You get a volunteer contract including accident and liability insurance;
• When making a match, your preferences and concerns are taken into account;
• You can use your voluntary work for personal development and/or rejoining society.

What do we ask of you? We are looking for Buddy volunteers who:

• You are empathetic, reliable, easy to liaise with and take the initiative in this;
• You are supportive and do not fulfil a caregiver role towards the participant;
• You are motivated to meet with the participant and the target group of the Buddy Project appeals to you;
• A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). This can be requested free of charge;
• You are 16 years or older and can meet with the participant at least once every fortnight.

We ask you to apply for a VOG for your volunteer work. The cost of this will be reimbursed. Do you not qualify for a VOG? Then we will still discuss the possibilities with you.