Discover your buddy match
You become a buddy for someone who needs extra attention, support or guidance. Do you like to help someone, do you want to do fun things together or are you a good supervisor? Then becoming a buddy is really something for you. You help someone who needs it badly and you get a lot in return.
You can be a buddy in many ways. For a young, old or vulnerable person, sometimes through an organization. How long and how often you buddy up can vary. You choose what suits you. Together, or with the supervisor of the organization, you agree on how often you will see each other. Most buddies see each other once a week or every two weeks.
Are you a good supervisor? Then becoming a buddy is really something for you.
We are looking for buddies for big and small people, of all ages!
come and discuss the possibilities
Drinking coffee together, walking or exercising, going to the theater or maybe something completely different. All types and sizes in Haarlem, Aerdenhout, Bennebroek, Bloemendaal, Overveen and Vogelenzang can be found on our platform .
Would you rather discuss personally whether being a buddy is something for you? Then come to our information point at Gedempte Oude Gracht 20 in Haarlem. This is possible on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 13:00 and 17:00. You can also call 023 5300 500 or send an email!
all shapes and sizes
Drinking coffee together, walking or exercising, going to the theater or maybe something completely different. All types and sizes in Haarlem, Aerdenhout, Bennebroek, Bloemendaal, Overveen and Vogelenzang can be found on our platform!
Buddy vacancies
Knowing more?
buddy stories
moment of light
'The fact that Petra comes by every Friday is the light moment of the week,' says Maricela. Petra (55) and Maricela (32) both work in childcare, are both mothers and buddies.
language buddies
Jamal and Jikke came into contact with each other via a message on a BUUV bulletin board. Jamal would like to get to know the Dutch language and customs better and Jikke helps him with that.
listening well
Jel worked in education for 43 years. After she retired she became a buddy. “It affects your personal development. Even more than I thought. It makes you think."