- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Best Buddies Friendship Walk Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Indiana
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the number one walk in the country raising awareness and funds to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). BBFW plays a key role in funding Best Buddies programs dedicated to one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for people with IDD.
The BBFW Indianapolis will take place in Celebration Plaza at White River State Park on Sunday, April 21st. Over 2000 people are expected at this celebration of inclusion. Registration/Check-in for walkers begins at 9am. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:15am, with a 2 mile walk immediately following. As participants return to Celebration Plaza from the walk, they will be greeted by music, food and activities.
Volunteers are needed to greet and direct walkers in the celebration area and walk course, set-up before the event, assist with registration, entertainment and food areas, and clean up. Volunteers will receive a free volunteer event t-shirt.
3 Shifts
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Sun Apr 21, 2024
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10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Food, Course Marshall, Clean Up
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Sun Apr 21, 2024
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morning /
08:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Registration, Course Marshall, Food
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Sun Apr 21, 2024
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morning /
06:15 AM to 09:00 AM
Help with Set-up!
More opportunities with Best Buddies Indiana
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
White River State Park801 W WashingtonIndianapolis, IN 46204
DATE POSTED
March 19, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- 4 to 6 hours
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods