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ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Nevada - Reno
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We are a brand new organization to the Reno/Sparks Northern Nevada community, but are part of a large international organization. We are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for seeking to better the lives of those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who can serve on our Advisory Board to help secure financial resources, support our expansion, and help get the word out through our events and publicity opportunities.
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About Best Buddies Nevada - Reno
Location:
770 Smithridge Dr, Suite 650, Reno, NV 89502, US
Mission Statement
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing 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
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing 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).
Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States, and in 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 700,000 individuals with and without disabilities worldwide. Best Buddies volunteers annually contribute, at no cost to their communities, support services that equate to more than $168 million USD.
As a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with IDD secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships. Although Best Buddies has advanced tremendously in its short existence, many areas of the country and many regions of the world still lack programs to help people with IDD become part of mainstream society. With that in mind, Best Buddies is systematically implementing its 2020 Initiative, which will witness the organization’s continued significant growth, both domestically and overseas.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
770 Smithridge DrSuite 650Reno, NV 89502
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Monthly Meetings, and as needed