Volunteering

Join us with a reliable and proven platform that guarantees increased volunteer engagement. Since 2011, we've been working closely with more than 80 municipalities.

Result:

• More volunteers: 43% do more through the platform
• New target groups: 38% have never done volunteer work before
• Younger volunteers: half are younger than 4 years old
• Doubling the number of matches (up to 10x as much, depending on current tools)

Neighbor help

The safest platform for neighborly assistance thanks to a unique screening and monitoring method. Lower the barrier to help with an accessible platform where residents can easily ask for help, anonymity (but still be seen), unique visible and invisible screening and monitoring, friendly mediation, e-matching, and more.

Buddies

Integrate buddy projects, individual buddy requests, and social activities around meeting, or give them their own space on the platform.

Technical roles : Volunteer job board · 1:1 help (neighbourhood assistance) · offer of help / talent bank · all sectors: from nature to sports, culture, or care and welfare · setting goals (and competitions) · measuring hours of commitment · micro & nano actions (from an afternoon to 5-minute challenges) · skill-based projects · events & social activities map · 35+ filter types and themes · storytelling · languages ​​and auto-translation · IKIGAI volunteer test · automated email flow · organizing events and more

46% of all Dutch people feel lonely, of which 13% are severely lonely ( CBS ). A further increase of 13% is expected towards 2040. Reducing loneliness yields not only well-being gains but also up to 50% lower related healthcare costs.

Our solution offers: 

• A dedicated environment for buddies/friendship with integrations
• More and better matches (in less time and at lower costs) by bringing them together in one place
• Easy to participate: accessible and with 1 click on the safest tools
• 3 unique levels of support for greater self-reliance: residents independently, professionals on behalf of a client, or through local buddy projects.
• Encourages rethinking: don't ask for a buddy, become one.

Result:

• 48% of participants feel less lonely.
• 66% solve their loneliness themselves by volunteering. Win-win: more self-reliance and volunteering, less loneliness.

Reduce the pressure on healthcare by making it easier for residents to safely submit their requests for help, making it easier for loved ones to assist, and improving collaboration and matching in the neighborhood with (in)formal care organizations and professionals. 

Safety is crucial for neighborly assistance. Our unique triple screening and monitoring methodology combines smart technology, trained professionals, and the power of the community.
As a result:

• 50% of requests for help are made by individuals
• 55% of participants mention the help they found through the platform necessary
• 50% find help they otherwise could not get
• Stimulates rethink successful: 66% resolve their own request for help through participation

Technical functions related to living at home longer: overview of support services offered by neighbors, (in)formal care organizations, and social activities at the neighborhood level (social map) · screening & monitoring · helpdesk · 3 levels of support: ask for yourself, ask for someone else, professionals on behalf of a client, or organization-wide · 10+ filters: from chores inside the house to outside, from groceries to a buddy · integrations (widget, API) for care organizations and more.

Volunteering plays a central role in the Z-route of integration: refugees learn by doing, build a social network, and discover their talents in a safe environment. It's the bridge between learning and genuine participation.

Our solution offers: 

• Automatic match from Z-route participants with suitable volunteer activities, no more manual searching
• More efficient & Family constellation because participants can work independently, smart translation and monitoring means less administration for course supervisors

Technical functionalities that promote civic integration / Z route: automatic translation of pages, requests, offers, and messages (Dutch, English, Arabic, German) · special filter 'suitable for non-native speakers' · automatic data reporting.

One in three Dutch people aged 16 and older is an informal caregiver . 9% of informal caregivers are severely overburdened. Support often comes too late because the options for it are unknown.

Our solution makes the difference by:

• InformationPlenty of room for the local informal care program, including smart links to support or training. Or use the time-saving templates.
• Support overview: all offers in one place gives informal caregivers an overview and professionals efficiency.
• Emotional support: safely find care buddies in your neighborhood.
• Practical help and respite care: caregivers or professionals place requests for assistance, with automatic matching to the assistance offered.
• Escalate to professional help or advice: easily forward to professional services where necessary.

Result:

• 35 euros savings per hour on average (replacement value)
• 18 direct informal care support matches per year (average municipality)
• 50% find help that would not otherwise have been available

Technical functionalities : overview of support services for residents and organizations; education (meetings, training, peer support); screening & monitoring; helpdesk; 3 levels of support: asking for yourself, asking for someone else, professionals on behalf of a client, or organization-wide; filters/categories: practical tasks and buddies; integrations (widget, API) for healthcare organizations and more.

In the Netherlands, an average of 3,1% lives below the poverty line. In addition, there are another 1,2 million people whose income is just above the poverty line, without a financial buffer. 

Our solution makes the difference by:

• Information: the local program around subsistence security, including links to support options or integrations.
• Overview of support (social map): all support from neighbours and (in)formal services, activities and support in one place increases accessibility and reduces the reluctance to ask.
• Ask for help easily and safely: bypass the taboo by placing a call anonymously but securely.
• Escalate to professional help or advice: easily forward to professional services where necessary.
• Campaign with challenge: makes residents and businesses aware of their potential contribution and value.

Technical functionalities : overview of support services for residents and organizations (social map) · screening · helpdesk · 3 levels of support: ask for yourself, ask for someone else, professionals on behalf of a client, or organization-wide · filters/categories: help with poverty, (budget) buddy · integrations (widget, API) for welfare organizations and more.

Positive health

Good health contributes to a happy life and ensures that you participate in society. Conversely, participating in society has a significant impact on one's health.

Transform a broad vision of positive health into active residents by integrating programs and projects related to movement (bodily functions), mental well-being, participation, quality of life, daily functioning, and purpose on one stimulating platform.

Empower residents and (in)formal networks with a single tool. And inspire everyone with the results via the securely shareable impact dashboard!

Result:

• 85% experience an improvement in mental well-being
• 60% help easily in the neighborhood
• 45% feel more connected

Sports & exercise

Bring together all supply and demand from sports clubs, federations, and residents for sports volunteers and exercise buddies:

• Creates a clear overview of what is needed at the neighborhood level
• Gives a greater chance of match
• Linking with business platforms ensures automatic growth new type of helpers