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42 people are interested
Someone in Milwaukee is Looking for a Friend Like You! Become a Buddy today!
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies International
Please visit the new page to apply.
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42 people are interested
Make a difference in the life of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) simply by becoming a friend today!
Are you living in the Milwaukee area, looking for a flexible way to get involved, and interested in a variety of activities? Than we may have a buddy for you!
Buddy pairs commit to talking with each other once per week and seeing each other twice per month. You can be a part of the solution as we work together to create a more inclusive culture for people with disabilities. We would love to have your involvement!
More opportunities with Best Buddies International
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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
Milwaukee County and surronding areaMilwaukee, WI 53201
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
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