In Amsterdam one out of four people is extremely lonely. Volunteers from De Regenboog Groep become their buddies and break through the loneliness.
.As a buddy, you will be linked to a person who needs support. The reason why he or she needs support varies, it can be due to financial or housing problems, (former) addiction, mental health issues or social exclusion because of other circumstances. You will be matched based on preferences and you both agree to the match before it is finalized.
You meet up with your buddy every week or every two weeks. You can go for a walk together, or drink a coffee, play sports, go to the movies, a museum, or whatever you both like to do. You are there for that person as a buddy, but you are not a professional caretaker.
Our dream
We strongly believe in a city where there is a place for every individual. A city where people with many opportunities and people with few opportunities live and work together. A city where we are engaged in the lives of others, and where people empower each other. Where those who can carry more carry the weight for others. Where every single person finds a home. Where nobody feels lost.
What we offer you
- Professional guidance;
- Free access to the full training offer of The Volunteer Academy;
- A party twice a year to meet other friendly Amsterdammers;
What we ask
- You are available for at 12 months; (you can always go on holiday or skip a week)
- You are living in (or nearby) Amsterdam;
- You speak English, another language such as Dutch, Spanish, French or Arabic is a plus;
Sign up
Are you interested and would you like to meet one of the coordinators to discuss it further? Sign up by clicking on the button below!