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4 people are interested
Peer Buddy
ORGANIZATION: BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
As a Peer Buddy, you are committing to create and maintain a friendship. When joining the program, you are matched with a peer in your community with similar interests.
All friendship pairs are expected to talk once a week and see each other at least once a month. This can mean talking on the phone, sending texts, or catching up online. When you plan to see each other, plan to do something you both enjoy. This can mean hanging out with our local chapter, going to group events together, or doing community activities, like going to the movies or out to dinner.
Basically, when you become a buddy, you are committing to making a new friend and having fun together. This can happen in all sorts of ways.
More opportunities with BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL INC
Location:
120 W 45th Street, Suite 3800, New York, NY 10036, US
Mission Statement
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).
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
The NYC Metro AreaNew York, NY 10036
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Communicate with your Buddy at least once a week and hang out with your Buddy in Person at least once a month.