Buddy or coach

This is what you can expect from a buddy

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A buddy from De Regenboog Groep doesn't look up from things like homelessness, debt, mental health problems, loneliness or addiction.

Your buddy:

• is a volunteer (or sometimes an intern)
• meets with you at home or outside the door,
• is available for 6 months or one year,
• has time for you every two weeks,
• helps you take steps on your own,
• can only help you if you are self-motivated,

We suggest a buddy

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Before we introduce you to a buddy, a coordinator will visit you for an introductory meeting. This will determine whether a buddy fits. Only after the meeting will you meet your buddy. The coordinator remains the contact person for you and your buddy.

Make a plan together and get to work

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First you get to know your buddy quietly. Gaining trust is important. You then agree with your buddy what you want to do together. It may be that you already know very well what you want or not quite yet. Do you want to talk, do something new that you don't dare (yet) or meet new people?

Experiences of others

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Would you like to read examples of people who have (had) a buddy, look here

Types of buddies

Every question is different and so we look for a volunteer that matches your question.