Buddy volunteer at Antes

As a buddy volunteer at Antes, you offer more than just company: you provide structure, reduce loneliness, and expand someone's social network. Together, you undertake fun activities - walking, cycling, puzzling, drinking coffee, or just having a pleasant chat indoors. Small moments, with great value.

The work is educational and gives you a unique insight into psychiatry. The goal is not the client's recovery, but your company can indeed make a difference in that.

How does it work?
After an intake interview with the buddy project consultant, we look at whether there is a good match between you and a client. Do you have the same interests? Then you arrange to spend time together regularly, for example once a week or every two weeks. This can be outdoors, but you can also just be together indoors, for example drinking coffee, playing games, or having a chat. Together, you determine how long a visit lasts.

• You have an affinity with people with psychiatric or addiction problems
• You are 18 years or older
• You have command of the Dutch language
• You know your own limits and can indicate them clearly
• You want to contribute voluntarily to the well-being of others

Location
You can be deployed at various locations in the Rijnmond region, matching your maximum travel time. We support clients in clinics, sheltered or assisted living, or outpatient.

• Educational and meaningful volunteer work
• Accident and liability insurance during presence hours
• Travel allowance
• Volunteers receive an annual token of appreciation
• Appreciation for the work you do

Interested?
Respond via this page or contact Mary-Ann Torres, buddy project consultant, via m.torres@anteszorg.nl.