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21 people are interested
Someone in Skokie needs a friend like you!
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies International
Please visit the new page to apply.
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21 people are interested
Make a difference in the life of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability simply by being a friend!
Can you meet with a buddy once or twice a month? Are you able to call on the phone, email, or facebook with a new friend once a week? This opportunity is super flexible-- you and your buddy can meet whenever and wherever works best for you!
You can help meet someone's fundamental need for acceptance, connection, and validation by simply doing the things you normally do-- watching a Bears game, going out to eat, seeing a movie, or just sitting down to chat-- with a new friend.
You can be a part of the solution as we work to create a more inclusive culture for people with disabilities. We would love to have your involvement!
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About Best Buddies International
Location:
100 SE 2nd Street, Suite 2200, Miami, FL 33131, US
Mission Statement
To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Description
Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,900 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States, and over 50 countries around the world. Best Buddies’ eight formal programs - Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies, Jobs, Ambassadors , and Promoters - positively impact nearly 900,000 individuals with and without disabilities worldwide.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Skokie, NIles, Buffalo Grove, EvanstonHighland Park, Northbrook, WilmetteMorton Grove, Glen ViewSkokie, IL 60077
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18