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Build friendships! Be a buddy! (18+)

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ORGANIZATION: Fraser

  • 22 people are interested

Description:

As a Buddy, you can be a trusted friend to an adult with special needs living in one of our Independent Living Apartment buildings located across the Metro Area. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you'll enjoy them even more with your Buddy- whether it’s bowling, reading, cooking, or watching movies. Create memories that will last a lifetime. Make a difference. Be-A-Buddy!

Please email volunteer@fraser.org with questions.

If you are interested in being a Buddy, please complete our volunteer application at www.fraser.org/Volunteer

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • This is an optional driving position, meaning volunteers are allowed to transport Fraser clients.
  • Must complete and pass a background check and motor vehicle records check.

Commitment

  • Must commit to a regular schedule as determined by you and your Buddy.
  • Must dedicate at least 2 hours per month for at least 3 months.
  • Longer-term commitments are encouraged!

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About Fraser

Location:

2400 W. 64th Street, Richfield, MN 55423, US

Mission Statement

Fraser's mission is to serve children, adults, and families with special needs to assist them in maximizing their abilities and realizing their potentials.

Description

Fraser provides services to children and adults with special needs through three programs: Fraser School, Fraser Child & Family Center, and Fraser Residential Services. We provide early childhood education, child care, therapy, diagnostic evaluations, day treatment, respite care, counseling, personal care assistant services, Family Focus, residential services, and parent education, training and support. We serve more than 2,000 families and employ over 500 people. We operate using less than 11 percent of our monies for administrative expenses. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of our budget goes directly to our many programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Community, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2400 W. 64th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55423

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 month commitment

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