Sign up for our Buddy Program and help refugees find a job in the Netherlands!
During this ten week program, you can help refugees understand, prepare and adapt to the Dutch labor market. The program consists of 1-on-1 knowledge sharing sessions between a buddy and a person with a refugee background. Together, they agree on how often they will meet, the duration and the place of the sessions based on their availability.
They also build together the content of the sessions based on their own background, needs and expectations. The possibilities are limitless and can touch upon many different soft skills such as writing a motivation letter, preparing for a job interview or building a CV.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to boost your coaching skills, connect with talented determined people and make a real social impact!
Timeline:
- March 25th: closing of buddy recruitment
- April 7th: Online kick-off session with introductory word from Thomas Mulder (VodafoneZiggo, Accenture, NewDutchConnection, Refugee Talent Hub)
- Week 3: Matching session by NewDutchConnection
- Monthly: check-in sessions
- End of June: Closing event in Utrecht
By signing up for this program, you agree to commit to your role of buddy, to attend the monthly sessions and to joyfully share your knowledge, skills and network.
Before you plan an activity, we ask you to read the conditions for volunteering for these projects:
- You must speak English to be able to sign up for this program.
- You can do a Step Up during working hours provided your manager’s approval.
- Your commitment to your mentee should never interfere with your usual work that always comes first.
- You can participate during working hours in the VodafoneZiggo activities indicated on this site.
- You cannot record the hours for your Step Up activity as overtime. The hours you spend on it outside of working hours are on you.
- Always ask for written permission when taking and/or distributing photos of activities.
Do you want to become a mentor?