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21 people are interested
Be a Friend with Someone in Your Community!
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Connecticut
Please visit the new page to apply.
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21 people are interested
Best Buddies International is a non-profit 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).
After people with intellectual and developmental disabilities graduate from school, there are very few services that provide opportunities for social integration, which is exactly where the Citizens Program comes in. Best Buddies Citizens Program pairs adults over the age of 18 with IDD in one-to-one friendships with individuals without IDD.
The one-to-one friendship pairs will be same gender, live in nearby areas, and have similar interests. Each pair is expected to communicate once a week, and see each other twice a month. This mutually enriching friendship provides opportunities for social integration and personal growth for individuals with IDD.
We are looking for volunteers to commit to a one year friendship with an individual with IDD. We need volunteers throughout the state, so please contact us! :)
For more information contact:
Cristina Knowles, Program Manager of Community Engagement
cristinaknowles@bestbuddies.org | 203. 234. 3996
To submit an application visit: https://www.bestbuddies.org/join
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About Best Buddies Connecticut
Location:
1224 Mill Street, East Berlin, CT 06023, US
Mission Statement
Best Buddies Connecticut is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Description
Best Buddies demonstrates its mission through six separate and distinct programs. Best Buddies Middle and High Schools matches students with intellectual disabilities with their non-disabled peers in one-to-one friendships through chapter activities within the schools. Best Buddies Colleges pairs up college students with persons with intellectual disabilities in the community for friendship and socialization. Best Buddies Jobs trains and prepares persons with intellectual disabilities for white collar employment. Best Buddies Citizens matches people with intellectual disabilities with volunteers from the community in one-to-one friendships. Our latest program, e-buddies bridges the technological divide for persons with and without intellectual disabilities by providing an online penpal in another geographic location. This program has the sponsorship of AOL America.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1224 Mill StreetBuilding BBerlin, CT 06023
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Mentoring
- Special Needs
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18