Vijf

What Vijf does

Vijf offers neighborhood-oriented welfare and support services for residents of Roermond and the surrounding area. The organization connects residents, volunteers, and professionals through neighborhood activities, meeting places, and buddy programs. Vijf provides, among other services, individual guidance, the Guide for questions regarding housing, care, and income, advice for seniors, and introductory groups. Through the Volunteer Point and Tailored Buddy, Vijf matches volunteers with requests for assistance. Additionally, Vijf organizes activities such as walking groups, cycling lessons, creative gatherings, and gardening projects in various neighborhoods.

Name

Vijf

Legal name

Vijf

Website

https://vijf.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vijf supports residents with neighborhood-oriented welfare services, guidance, advice, and volunteer initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIACAJ

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Community welfare services
• Neighborhood social support
• Volunteer matching services
• Senior advisory services
• Local welfare organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vijf delivers neighborhood-based welfare and support services to residents of the Roermond municipality in the Netherlands. The organization runs meeting places, community activities, volunteer matching (Maatje op Maat, AutoMaatje), resident advisory services (De WegWijZer, Seniorenadvies), guidance programs (Begeleiding, Startgroep), language lessons, and caregiver support — all delivered through six neighborhood locations, volunteer networks, and life coaches, free or at low cost to residents.

Product overview

Vijf is a social welfare and community organization serving the municipality of Roermond, Netherlands. The organization operates as a unified service platform offering multiple interconnected community services, including volunteer matching (Maatje op Maat, Vrijwilligerspunt Roermond), information and guidance (De WegWijZer), senior support services (Seniorenadvies), guidance programs (Begeleiding), transportation assistance (AutoMaatje), language education (Taallessen/Taalinloop), and community integration support (Startgroep). The services are delivered through neighborhood-based teams, life coaches, and a network of volunteers and partner organizations including PSW, Wel.kom, De Zorggroep, and VIGO-Vincent van Gogh. Vijf also maintains a digital platform including the Mantelzorgtest Roermond for caregiver support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maatje op Maat: Volunteer matching service including Maatje (befriending), AutoMaatje (transport), KlusMaatje (odd jobs), AdministratieMaatje (admin help), BezoekMaatje (visiting), and DementieMaatje (dementia support)
• Vrijwilligerspunt Roermond
• De Wegwijzer
• AutoMaatje
• Sociaal Klusteam

Products and services

• Maatje op Maat Volunteer matching service connecting Roermond residents with trained volunteers for practical help, companionship, transportation, and specialized support (KlusMaatje, AdministratieMaatje, AutoMaatje, BezoekMaatje, DementieMaatje). For individual residents in need of support.
• De WegWijZer Information and guidance service helping Roermond residents with questions about housing, well-being, care, and finances. Offers walk-in consultation hours at various neighborhood locations. For all Roermond residents seeking advice or referral.
• AutoMaatje Transportation service for less mobile residents of Roermond. Volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointments, social activities, and other destinations; bookings via telephone at least 2 working days in advance. Collaboration between municipality Roermond, Vijf, ANWB, and volunteer drivers. Over 10,000 rides delivered since 2019.
• Vrijwilligerspunt Roermond Volunteer matching platform connecting organizations and volunteers in Roermond. Serves as the central place where organizations post vacancies (194+ active volunteer roles) and volunteers find opportunities, with weekly walk-in consultation at Bibliorura library.
• Seniorenadvies Advice and support services specifically designed for senior citizens in the Roermond municipality, addressing health, welfare, and practical matters. For residents aged 55 and older.
• Begeleiding Guidance and support services for residents needing assistance, delivered through life coaches (leefcoaches) and area teams. For Roermond residents seeking structured one-on-one or group support.
• Startgroep Group program helping new residents feel at home in their new neighborhood and connect with the community. For residents who have recently moved to Roermond.
• Taallessen / Taalinloop Language lessons and conversation practice for people learning Dutch, including beginner and advanced levels, Polish-specific conversational lessons, and Taalinloop drop-in sessions. €10 for a series of 20 lessons. Available at multiple locations across Roermond.
• Mantelzorgtest Roermond Online tool for informal caregivers (mantelzorgers) to assess their situation, gain insight into support options, and receive personalized assistance recommendations. Developed in collaboration with local care and welfare organizations.
• Sociaal Klusteam Small task assistance team of six volunteers helping Roermond residents with minor household tasks, available via telephone or email.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ rides provided through AutoMaatje since 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PSW (moederorganisatie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022One of four founding mother organizations of Vijf. PSW contributes to the collaborative welfare approach enabling Vijf to serve as the single point of contact for welfare and support in Roermond since January 1, 2022.
• Wel.kom (moederorganisatie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022One of four founding mother organizations of Vijf. Wel.kom is part of the collaborative structure that enables comprehensive care discipline facilitation through the Vijf platform.
• De Zorggroep (moederorganisatie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022One of four founding mother organizations of Vijf. De Zorggroep specializes in elderly care and contributes care expertise to the Vijf collaborative welfare model.
• VIGO-Vincent van Gogh (moederorganisatie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022One of four founding mother organizations of Vijf. Contributes mental health and addiction care expertise to the collaborative welfare approach.
• ANWBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANWB AutoMaatje is a national initiative implemented locally by Vijf. ANWB provides the framework, branding, and support while Vijf coordinates local volunteer drivers to transport less mobile residents.
• Gemeente RoermondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Roermond is the primary public partner, having designated Vijf as the official point of contact for welfare and support since January 1, 2022. Part of 6-organization partnership for 15-year Donderberg neighborhood renewal.
• Swalm & RoermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal welfare organization partnering in the 6-organization collaboration for Donderberg neighborhood renewal, focused on creating a livable, inclusive, and resilient neighborhood.
• Provincie LimburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government of Limburg part of the 6-organization partnership committing to 15-year collaboration for Donderberg neighborhood renewal.
• Wonen ZuidmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation participating in 6-organization partnership for Donderberg renewal, contributing to housing and living environment improvements.
• Wonen LimburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation in the 6-organization partnership for Donderberg renewal, focused on safe and healthy living environments.
• Stichting PelitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Vijf on Eettafel Pelita, a monthly dining activity for Moluccan-Indonesian elderly community, preserving cultural heritage through shared meals.
• ProteionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Uit & Thuis activities at Het Veld neighborhood, providing social activities and connection opportunities for local residents.
• ProteionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Neel Ontmoet neighborhood center in Maasniel, providing meals and social activities for residents.
• Woonkamer van de BuurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity venue hosting Eettafel Pelita activities at Mozartstraat 117, supporting Moluccan-Indonesian community gatherings.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Humanitas: The largest Dutch welfare volunteer organization, providing befriending, practical support, and community services across the Netherlands — directly comparable to Vijf's Maatje op Maat model and senior/caregiver support.
• Participe: Dutch welfare and community services organization delivering social support, advice, and resident engagement across multiple municipalities — same front-door welfare coordination role as Vijf, but in different regions.
• Cordaan: Amsterdam-based care and welfare organization offering elderly support, neighborhood services, and social activation — closely mirrors Vijf's combination of welfare front-door and senior-focused services.
• MEE: National Dutch social assistance organization supporting people with disabilities and chronic conditions through information, advice, and guidance — directly comparable to De WegWijZer and Begeleiding components of Vijf.
• Incluzio: Dutch social services organization operating welfare, youth care, and community support programs in multiple regions; comparable multi-disciplinary welfare delivery model to Vijf.
• Kwadraad: Welfare organization active in South Holland delivering social support, resident guidance, and community programs — comparable neighborhood welfare coordination role to Vijf.
• Stichting Present: Dutch volunteer-matching organization connecting volunteers to people in need of practical help — closely analogous to Vijf's Maatje op Maat, KlusMaatje, and Vrijwilligerspunt Roermond.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils: The Dutch Salvation Army delivers welfare, social assistance, and community support nationwide — a broader, faith-rooted incumbent overlapping with Vijf on welfare front-door and vulnerable-population services.

Regional players

• Synthese: Welfare and social organization in the Maastricht-Heuvelland region (Limburg) — geographic neighbor offering community support, advice, and volunteer engagement, providing a same-province comparison point.

Others

• ANWB: Dutch mobility organization that provides the national AutoMaatje framework under which Vijf operates locally; an enabling partner (not a competitor) that shapes Vijf's transportation service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/samenzijnwijvijf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wijzijnvijf

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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