Buddies wanted for [Buddies] (between 16 and 45 years)

Who are we?

HandicapNL supports organizations and projects that help people with disabilities to take matters into their own hands. With our Friendship Program [Buddies] we focus on improving the social position of young people with a mild intellectual disability. For this we use a tangible and powerful instrument: friendship. This friendship boosts their happiness, prevents them from becoming isolated and strengthens their self-esteem. In order to be able to guarantee these friendships in the future, we are looking for a student/volunteer who wants to work for us.

Activities

As a buddy you give some extra attention, support or guidance on a weekly or fortnightly basis. This can be done in many ways: drinking coffee together, playing sports, doing puzzles or going to the theater. You're a buddy for at least a year, but you wouldn't be the first to end up with a beautiful, long-lasting friendship.

We ask

• you feel involved in social issues
• you are social, communicative strong and an open personality
• you have a good organizational overview and a great sense of responsibility
• you have a sense of humor
• you want to give practical meaning to friendship
• you are looking for work experience on a voluntary basis

We offer

You are part of an enthusiastic team and you gain social work experience, which is always of added value for your future career. As a volunteer you will be involved in the activities of our foundation and you may participate in training courses that we organize. You will be guided by the region manager and the [Buddies] club manager in your region.