Buddy

Become a buddy and truly make a difference in someone’s life!
Would you like to make a real impact in the life of a person with a mild intellectual disability and who is currently living in an asylum seekers’ center and awaiting a residence permit?

What does a buddy do?
As a buddy, you can really make a differences for someone. We arelooking for someone with patience that is willing to go out for a walk together, go for a bike ride and go into town.

Who are you?
You’re positive and enthusiastic
You take initiative and think in possibilities
You communicate clearly in English
You keep your appointments
You align with your buddy’s needs and wishes
You’re available for about 1.5 hours per week, for at least 6 months

A quote form a volunteer at Prisma: “These encounters are outside my usual social bubble.”
— Raf, Buddy

What do we offer you?
Meaningful contact
Travel reimbursement
Inspiring training
Professional guidance

Why is this work so valuable?
Thanks to you, someone will go out more often, has something to look forward too.

Due to holidays it may take a littel longer before we react, but we will!

Job Characteristics

Nieuw-West

Industry

Eenzaamheidsbestrijding

Doelgroep

Verstandelijk beperkten, Vluchtelingen en Statushouders

How Many Hours Per Week

1 t/m 4 uur

Wat ga je doen

Coaches en maatjes

Extras

Onkostenvergoeding, Scholing, Informatiebijeenkomst, Uitjes en gezelligheid, Persoonlijke begeleiding

Taalniveau

Alleen Engels

Wat is belangrijk

Aanpakker, Gastvrij

Vacancy number

168313

Publication date

21 april 2026

Contact person

M Meijers

Location

Amsterdam

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