Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland

What Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland does

Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland (MOG) is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) that provides court-appointed volunteer mentors for adults who cannot adequately represent themselves in personal care, medical treatment, and well-being decisions. Founded in 2012 and operating across the provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland, the foundation serves clients with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric conditions, dementia, or non-congenital brain injury who lack family or other representatives. Mentorship is a statutory protection measure under the Wet op het Mentorschap, with mentors legally appointed by district courts to advocate, advise, and represent clients in care decisions.

The foundation operates through a coordinated model combining six professional coordinators and a network of trained volunteer mentors. Coordinators manage intake, match mentors to clients based on mutual preferences, supervise ongoing mentorship relationships, and handle court application procedures. Supporting infrastructure includes the Mijn Mentorschap online client portal (built on regas.nl), the Mentorschapsacademie e-learning platform for mentor certification, and a structured training program (Scholingskalender) covering basic courses, mentorcafés, and knowledge carousels. The organization operates under no proprietary technology stack, relying on standard web-based and off-the-shelf systems.

MOG is one of 11 regional foundations affiliated with Mentorschap Nederland, a national network that sets quality standards (Goed Mentorschap), provides training curricula, and advocates for the mentorship profession. Revenue is generated primarily through annual mentorship fees (€1,630 per client/year), one-time intake fees (€767), and court filing fees (€93 in 2026), with fees set by the State Secretary for Security and Justice. Clients unable to pay may apply for Bijzondere Bijstand (Special Assistance) through municipalities. Client acquisition occurs through formal referral partnerships with municipalities (under Wmo policy) and healthcare providers (under Wet Zorg en Dwang, effective 2020), supplemented by website content, a mentor experience blog, and coordinator-led outreach. The foundation is governed by a volunteer board (Chair Nelly de Hoog, Secretary Martine de Zoeten, Treasurer Karin Bergkamp, Board Member Johan Boonstra) and led operationally by Team Leader Bob Pieters.

Name

Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland

Legal name

Stichting Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland

Website

https://mentorschapog.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing court-appointed volunteer mentors for incapacitated adults across Overijssel and Gelderland provinces. It operates through six coordinators managing a volunteer network, funded via government-regulated client fees and municipal referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Mentorship and Legal Guardianship Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADALAG

Caregiver Support, Coaching & Training

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Senior Care Coordination & Case Management (Geriatric Care Management)

SECONDARYEDABAMAM

Coaching, Feedback & Mentoring Skills

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Soft Skills Development

Keywords

• Court-appointed mentorship
• Volunteer mentor services
• Legal guardianship representation
• Adult social advocacy
• Incapacitated adult support

Headquarters

HQ city

Harderwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Client Mentorship Fees: Clients pay a one-time intake fee and an annual coordination fee for mentorship services. The annual fee covers mentor expense allowances (telephone, travel) and the coordination costs of the regional foundation. Clients who cannot afford the fees can apply for Bijzondere Bijstand (Special Assistance) from the municipality to cover the costs (fully or partially). Revenue is received directly from clients or via municipal social assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland (MOG) provides court-appointed volunteer mentors for adults in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland who cannot adequately advocate for themselves due to intellectual disability, psychiatric illness, or dementia. Mentors are legally empowered to make or assist with decisions regarding personal care, nursing, treatment, and coaching. The foundation recruits, trains, matches, and supervises volunteer mentors through six regional professional coordinators.

Product overview

Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland operates as a single-service organization providing mentorship services across Overijssel and Gelderland provinces. The core offering is Mentorschap (Mentorship Services), which connects volunteer mentors with clients requiring support with care decisions. Supporting products include Mijn Mentorschap (client portal) for online access and registration, Mentorschapsacademie (mentor academy) for training and certification, and Trainingen en Workshops for ongoing mentor education. Additional specialized services address healthcare providers (Voor Zorgaanbieders) and municipalities (Voor Gemeenten), while quality frameworks (Goed Mentorschap), volunteer policies (Vrijwilligersbeleid), and confidential counselor services (Vertrouwenspersoon) ensure operational standards and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mentorschap (Mentorship Services) Court-appointed volunteer mentorship for incapacitated adults who cannot advocate for themselves in matters of personal care, nursing, treatment, and well-being decisions.
• Mijn Mentorschap (Client Portal) Online client portal providing clients and mentors with access to registration systems, documentation, and coordination tools for the mentorship relationship.
• Mentorschapsacademie (Mentor Academy) Training academy platform for educating and certifying volunteer mentors, providing courses, workshops, and professional development resources.
• Trainingen en Workshops (Trainings and Workshops) Ongoing education program for mentors including mentorcafé sessions, basic courses for new mentors, knowledge carousels, and digital training on client registration systems.
• Voor Zorgaanbieders (Healthcare Provider Services) Specialized support services for healthcare providers, including guidance on representing clients who cannot make their own care decisions and compliance with the Care and Coercion Act.
• Voor Gemeenten (Municipal Services) Support services for municipalities including identification of residents needing mentorship, assistance with Wmo policy implementation, and coordination in domestic violence situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volunteer mentors spend 8-10 hours per month per client, compared to 17 hours per year for professional mentors — providing 5-7x more personal attention.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mentorschap NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Mentorschap Overijssel Gelderland is a member of Mentorschap Nederland, the national association of 11 regional mentorship foundations. MN stimulates the establishment of regional foundations, sets national quality standards (including the 'Goed mentorschap' guidelines), provides training and certification for mentors, and represents all regional foundations under a unified national brand. MOG adheres to MN's quality requirements, complaint procedures, and training standards.
• 11 Regional Mentorship Foundations (Nederland)coreOthersMentorschap Overijssel Gelderland is one of 11 regional mentorship foundations in the Netherlands, all affiliated under Mentorschap Nederland. Together they form a national network providing court-appointed volunteer mentors for incapacitated adults across the country.
• Alzheimer NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlzheimer Nederland was one of the founding organizations that helped establish volunteer mentorship in the Netherlands, alongside other initiatives in cities like Breda and Rotterdam. The organization continues as a supporting partner referenced on the foundation's links page.
• Landelijke Organisatie Cliëntenraden (LOC)minorOthersListed as a founding/initiating organization of the Mentorschap foundation. LOC represents client councils and advocates for client rights in healthcare and social services.
• Municipalities in Overijssel and GelderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) municipalities are required to inform residents about representation options including mentorship. The foundation works with municipalities to identify vulnerable residents who may need a mentor and to facilitate applications. This is a formal institutional partnership rooted in Dutch social support law.
• Healthcare providers (zorgaanbieders) in Overijssel and GelderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare providers are legally required (Wet Zorg en Dwang, effective January 2020) to request representation for clients who have difficulty managing their own care decisions. The foundation works with these providers to supply volunteer mentors and coordinate care representation for incapacitated patients.
• HumanitasminorOthersHumanitas, a Dutch voluntary organization active in social support, is listed as a related organization on the foundation's links page.
• MEEminorOthersMEE, an organization supporting people with disabilities, is listed as a related organization on the foundation's links page.
• Veilig ThuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeilig Thuis (Safe Home) is the Dutch domestic violence support center. The foundation's information for municipalities describes how mentors can monitor safety agreements made with Veilig Thuis for vulnerable clients in domestic violence situations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Landelijke Organisatie Cliëntaren (LOC): National association representing client councils in healthcare and social services. Listed as a founding/initiating organization of MOG. Adjacent advocacy and quality oversight role rather than direct service provider.
• Veilig Thuis: Dutch domestic violence support center that partners with MOG where mentors monitor safety agreements for vulnerable clients. Indirectly comparable through social support and protection services for vulnerable populations.

Emerging players

• Stichting MEE: National Dutch organization supporting people with disabilities and their families, listed as a related organization on MOG's links page. Provides overlapping client advocacy and support for similar populations but with broader scope.
• Humanitas (Netherlands): Large Dutch voluntary organization active in social support, including buddy programs and personal support for vulnerable populations. Provides adjacent volunteer-based support services but not court-appointed mentorship.

Regional players

• Alzheimer Nederland: Founding partner of Dutch volunteer mentorship and a leading dementia advocacy organization. Serves a subset of MOG's client base (dementia patients) but does not provide court-appointed legal representation.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting Beschermingsbewind.nl / Professionele Bewindvoerders: Professional guardianship organizations in the Netherlands providing legal financial and personal care representation (bewindvoering and mentorschap). Differentiates from MOG by being paid professionals rather than volunteers, but serves the same legal protection niche.
• Mentorschap Nederland: National association and brand under which all 11 regional Dutch mentorship foundations, including MOG, operate. Directly parent network with shared quality standards (Goed Mentorschap) and training infrastructure (Mentorschapsacademie).

Direct peers

• Stichting Mentorschap NOORD (or other regional Mentorschap foundations): Other regional foundations in the Mentorschap Nederland network (e.g., Mentorschap Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht), each offering the same volunteer court-appointed mentorship model in their respective provinces. Direct peers with identical service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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