Careibu
1 + 1 = never alone

A little company makes all the difference

Young people choose a project nearby and make a social impact. Low-key and fun!

Welcome to Careibu

Young and old = gold!

Careibu makes it easy to do something for someone else. We connect young people who want to do good with seniors and children who could use some company.

Live impact: young people who started a companion project

2,788

Young people started as a companion for a senior

Since 1 January 2024

703

Young people started as a companion for a child

Since 1 January 2024

Help a child or a senior

Projects for connection

Do you live in the Randstad? Then there's always a companionship project near you!

A young person and a senior sit together on steps outdoors
One-on-one contact Randstad

Become a buddy to a senior

Meet up once every one to two weeks to do fun things: from a cup of coffee to a museum visit.

Target group
Seniors
Extra info:
8–12 hours per month
Duration
6 months
A young person and a child with books and a laptop
Guidance Utrecht

Reading buddy for a child

Dive into the best stories with a child and make reading fun again!

Target group
Children (6–12 years)
Extra info:
8–12 hours per month
Duration
min. 3 months
A buddy and a child together during an activity
One-on-one contact Randstad

Buddies for children

Become a buddy to a child who could use some company. By playing sports, chatting or crafting together, you boost their self-confidence!

Target group
Children (6–13 years)
Extra info:
8–12 hours per month
Duration
6 months

Experiences

What people say about Careibu

Google reviews show what a match can mean.

Google reviews

Google

4.8

★★★★★

24 reviews on Google

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Sophie V.

3 maanden geleden

★★★★★

Via Careibu ben ik maatje geworden van een senior in mijn buurt. De begeleiding is warm en professioneel — je voelt meteen dat het goed geregeld is.

Posted on Google

Henk de V.

5 maanden geleden

★★★★★

Mijn wandelmaatje is het hoogtepunt van mijn week. Careibu bracht ons bij elkaar en checkt regelmatig of alles goed gaat.

Posted on Google

Laura M.

8 maanden geleden

★★★★★

De citytrip naar Parijs was onvergetelijk. Jong en oud samen — precies wat Careibu belooft. Een organisatie die echt verschil maakt.

Posted on Google

Careibu video story

Other audiences

Can we help you in a different way?

For seniors

Looking for company or a helping hand? Discover how Careibu arranges support close to home.

For partners

Schools, care locations and municipalities: work with Careibu to build a stronger neighbourhood.

Careibu works with

Together with schools, care organisations and social partners, we make connection between young and old possible. MDT is our main partner for young people who want to complete their civic service.

Young person and senior having coffee together at a table

Ready to make a social impact?

Find a project that fits you today, or get in touch if you have questions.

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