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61 people are interested
Virtual Friendships for Adults with Disabilities
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Nevada
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61 people are interested
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Our virtual adult friendship program focuses on the development of friendships between adults with and without IDD. Many people with IDD have limited opportunities for social interactions after they leave the school environment. This program helps people with IDD become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive and diverse community for all.
In the environment that we are facing today, physical interactions are limited due to COVID-19, which leaves many people feeling even more isolated. Now more than ever, we are in need of adult peer buddies to join our virtual program. Contact us to become a buddy today!
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About Best Buddies Nevada
Location:
6655 W. Sahara Ave, Ste. A110, Las Vegas, NV 89146, US
Mission Statement
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 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).
Description
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Matches must commit to meeting virtually for a minimum of 2x/month and communicate weekly by talk or text. All matches will last a minimum duration of a year.
- Must have methods to video chat. Must have a phone to communicate.