Are you looking for someone to do something with?
Exploring a museum together, having a good conversation or enjoying a cup of coffee on a terrace?

Everyone knows that together is more fun. And everyone deserves a buddy. That is why we connect everyone who is looking for a buddy, buddy or a new friendship on this platform. That can come in all shapes and sizes. Help each other or give advice. Make someone else laugh. Or buddies who go along to difficult things. There are hiking buddies, reading buddies, shopping buddies, debt relief buddies, homework buddies, sports buddies. So guaranteed something that suits you!

Below you can read how it works. You can of course also register directly by creating a profile on this platform. Then we match you to suitable calls.

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become a buddy

You become a buddy or buddy for someone who needs some extra attention, support or guidance. This can be done in many ways: drinking coffee together, walking or running, reading aloud, accounting, language lessons, theater etc.

How tall your buddy is and how often you meet varies enormously. You agree on that together. Most buddies see each other once a week or every two weeks. Curious?

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find a buddy

Are you looking for a buddy, buddy or just a new friendship? Through this platform you can safely come into contact with like-minded people.
There are three things you can do:

1. Place your call . We know from experience that this is the best way to get in touch, because you can tell exactly what you are looking for. It may be exciting, but everyone thinks so. So just try and do it so others can contact you!

2. View the calls of others. The reverse of what is stated above, so you already know how it works. View the calls to see if there is someone with whom you feel a click. If so: send the other a safe message via this platform and find out if you want to meet outside the platform.

3. Volunteer . Volunteering is one of the best ways to meet new people. You also immediately make the world a little more beautiful. So win - win.

Looking for buddies for a client or buddy project?

Are you a professional or social organization looking for buddies? We have collected the options including tips for you. This way you will quickly find the best suitable match!

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When buddies find each other, something beautiful happens. Friendships are formed, lives are changed and stories are written.

Lisa and Marlinda found each other and regularly go out. Eating ice cream, cooking together or -Marlinda's favorite- going to the fair.

The story of lisa & Marlinde

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What is a buddy or buddy?: Buddies are committed volunteers who temporarily enrich the life of another. Maatje is a collective name for all initiatives in which a volunteer as a coach, mentor or buddy is linked one-on-one with someone who needs some extra attention, support or guidance.

What does a buddy or buddy do?: A buddy prevents or breaks through social isolation, for example by helping someone with school, study and/or work. Or with life that sometimes doesn't go well. Buddies have weekly or biweekly contact for a certain period of time. An important principle is that both parties have fun and do relaxing, everyday things together.

Am I suitable as a buddy?: If you are a good listener and enjoy doing relaxing, everyday things together, you are suitable as a buddy. And there is always a buddy project that suits you. All organizations that work with buddies have their own selection criteria. So if you sign up through this website, you'll hear from the project you choose if you can volunteer there.

How tall am I buddy?: How long you are buddy depends on what you choose. On this platform you will find buddy projects that range from 3 months to 2 years. But also calls from people where you agree how long or how often you will have contact.

Can I register someone who is looking for a buddy?: Are you looking for a buddy for someone? Then you are also very welcome on this site. Here you will find many different organizations and neighbors that can help. By clicking here you can register and request a buddy .

There are no buddies (requests) in my area. What now?: Don't worry, we have no less than 3 tips to help you on your way.
Tip 1: In the search result you will also see buddies (requests) that are a little further away from you. If you are interested, you can contact us and indicate that you live a little further away and ask whether this is an objection.
Tip 2: Enter a different zip code or city. There is a good chance that a little further away or in the place where you work or where you regularly come, suitable buddies (requests) are waiting for you.
Tip 3: Try to think! If you're looking for a buddy, you can become a buddy yourself! View all current buddy requests here.

Find a buddy near you

On NLvoorelkaar all buddy questions and projects are collected. Search directly in the latest calls or buddy projects. Or create a profile without obligation,
so we can send the latest calls in your area to your inbox!

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