- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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59 people are interested
Best Buddies Adult Peer Buddies (Friends) Needed
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Indiana
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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59 people are interested
Be a part of Best Buddies Citizens and change someone's life forever!
Join Best Buddies Citizens, and be matched in a mutually enriching one-to-one friendship with someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities who shares your interests. This is a fun and fulfilling opportunity to promote social inclusion and respect.
Friendship Expectations -- weekly communication via phone, email, text, etc.; two visits or one prolonged in-person visit per month; commit to your Best Buddies friendship for one calendar year.
Opportunities to participate in Best Buddies social and volunteer activities are offered throughout the year.
Participation Requirements -- no special skills required. Just be a friend!'
Must be 18 years or older; complete background check to ensure safety of all participants.
Buddies are waiting --- if you are a good match in age, interests & location, your new friendship can begin soon after the initial interview process!!! Currently, there is a need for male and female peer buddies to match with others who enjoy similar activities. Opportunities exist throughout the Indianapolis area, from Greenwood to Westfield, etc., for all ages (over 18).
Additional info provided upon request. Background check required to join program.
Opportunities are also available to form Corporate or Community Chapters if you have a group who is interested in volunteering.
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About Best Buddies Indiana
Location:
8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 165, Suite 165, Indianapolis, IN 46250, US
Mission Statement
Best Buddies is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living.
Description
Best Buddies achieves its mission by matching volunteers with intellectual disabilities with non-disabled peer volunteers into mutually-enriching social friendships. In Indiana, there are over 100 chapters building one-to-one friendships in middle schools, high schools, colleges, communities and corporations. In addition, Best Buddies Jobs secures integrated employment for people with IDD in the Indianapolis area, and Best Buddies offers leadership development empowering people with and without IDD to become leaders, public speakers and advocates.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 21, 2025
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 4 to 6 hours per month