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ORGANIZATION: Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

  • 27 people are interested
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JBBBS Friend 2 Friend Adults with Disabilties Friendship Program serves all demographics and pairs a participant, an adult (18+) with mild to moderate disabilities, with a volunteer friend. Friends create their own meetup schedules, and get together 2 hours, once a month, at a mutually convenient time and place. Friends split the cost of outings - and many participants provide their own transportation.The commitment is to be matched for at least one year. Every match provided with Clinical Match Support.

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About Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

Location:

1430 Main Street, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451, US

Mission Statement

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston transforms the lives of children, adults with disabilties and their families through the power of one-to-one relationships. JBBBS provides mentorship to children and friendship to adults with disabilties in the community.

Description

Since 1919, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters has been transforming lives through mentoring and friendship. We serve Jewish and non-Jewish children and families; we also serve adults with disabilities - and our volunteers reflect our diversity.

Please visit us on the web at jbbbs.org to learn more about how you can contribute.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Greater Boston, MA 02446

(42.34216,-71.12405)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hrs once a month for a year!
  • Be a kind, caring person who shows up!

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