Networking & activation
Looking back, what do you wish you had done differently? What do you think is the reason you are in this situation now? These are just some of the challenging questions De Regenboog's volunteers might ask you when you get a network buddy or activation buddy.
Network Strengthening & Activation
Amers who have overcome a difficult period and want to take the next step have come to the right place. Perhaps they want to expand or strengthen their network, take up a hobby, exercise more, volunteer or find paid work. The first step can be very difficult and exciting, because where do you start?
Here's how it works
The Regenboog pairs you with a volunteer who helps you get your needs clear and take steps! They do this with genuine interest, by standing beside you and not knowing better, but searching together. It's all about your personal development.
Bert's story
Bert had already had several buddies to do fun things with. He liked that very much, but at a certain point he didn't think it was enough anymore. A buddy is involved with you for a certain period of time. After that time you have to say goodbye again and get used to a new buddy. I learned a lot from all of them, I also practiced my social skills with them. But I want and I can do more!
So now I wanted to look with a network buddy to see how I could expand my social network myself with friends, acquaintances and more activities. I found it exciting, but it went better and better and I trusted Liesbeth very much. She didn't force anything on me and if I didn't want anything for once, that was okay too. The most important thing I learned was to start from my own qualities and not always from my limitations. It was exciting, but I really took some steps and feel good about it. I've gained more self-confidence.'
I'm looking for a buddy
You feel that you can get more out of life than you are doing now. You're just not sure how to do that, or don't dare take the first step. Then maybe a buddy can help you. A Regenboog volunteer will help you for six months to a year. Once every two weeks, you meet to work on your goals. It doesn't matter what your background is. Anyone who is patient, committed and believes in their own strengths can develop themselves and achieve success.
Sign up for an introductory meeting for more information to find a buddy.
Become a volunteer
Are you attentive and have time for one part of the day every two weeks? Then become a Regenboog volunteer. Your participant sets the pace of counseling. You help the participant maintain direction. Together you take the small and large steps. For 6 to 12 months you meet at least once every two weeks to work on change together.
Regenboog prepares you well. You will receive training and there are peer review meetings with other volunteers. Coaching experience or a desire to develop in this is a plus.
Sign up for an introductory meeting with a coordinator.