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13 people are interested
Be a Friend, Make a Difference!
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies International
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13 people are interested
Everyone needs a friend. Someone to laugh with, go with to an Orioles game, or just hang out with and talk about your day. You choose the activities you would like to do -- new experiences or activities you would typically do during your free time, but with a new friend through Best Buddies!
Our program fosters a unique experience -- we pair up individuals, one person with an intellectual or developmental disability to another without a disability, in a one-to-one friendship. You can help foster someone's self-esteem and make a difference by being your true authentic self, just by being a friend. For many people with IDD, it is difficult to meet new people and make friends with those outside their circle of friends and family. You may be one person, but to your Buddy, you make a life lasting impact.
Join Best Buddies Citizens in Maryland today!
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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
Anywhere inthe state of, MD 21075
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible! 4-6 Hours a Month