Are you looking for someone to do something with?
Explore a museum together, have a good conversation or enjoy a cup of coffee on a terrace?

Together is more fun, everyone knows that. And everyone deserves a buddy. That is why we connect everyone on this platform who is looking for a buddy, buddy or a new friendship. That can be 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 walking 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. Of course you can also register directly by creating a profile on this platform. Then we match you with suitable calls.

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become a buddy

You become a 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, bookkeeping, language lessons, theater, etc.

How long you are a buddy 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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When buddies find each other, something beautiful happens

find buddy

Are you looking for a buddy, buddy or just a new friendship? Through this platform you can safely get in touch 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 then tell us exactly what you are looking for. It may be exciting, but everyone thinks so. So just try and do so others can contact you!

2. View other people's calls. The reverse of what's above, so you already know how it works. Check the calls to see if there is someone with whom you feel a click. If so: send the other person a message safely 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 possibilities including tips for you. This way you will quickly find the most suitable match!

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

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

The story of lisa & Marlinde

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What is a buddy or buddy?: Buddy's are involved volunteers who temporarily enrich the life of someone else. Maatje is a collective name for all initiatives in which a volunteer as a coach, mentor or buddy is linked one-on-one to 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 for a while. Buddies have weekly or biweekly contact for a certain period of time. An important starting point 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 register through this website, you will hear from the project you choose whether you can volunteer there.

How long am I buddy?: How long you are a buddy depends on what you choose. On this platform you will find buddy projects ranging 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. You will find many different organizations and neighbors here who can help. By clicking here you can register and request a buddy .

There are no buddies(requests) near me. 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 place of residence. There is a good chance that a little further away or in the place where you work or where you visit regularly, suitable buddies (requests) are waiting for you.
Tip 3: Try to think! If you are looking for a buddy, you can become a buddy yourself! View all current size requests here.

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On NLvoorelkaar all buddies questions and projects will be 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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