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48 people are interested
Virtual Best Buddies Ambassador Speech Coach
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Nevada
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48 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).
Best Buddies Ambassadors offers people with and without IDD the opportunity to gain the public speaking skills, self-esteem and confidence needed to successfully advocate for themselves, their peers and Best Buddies in communities, workplaces and government.
Best Buddies Ambassadors is a program that provides training for participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in areas of speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy. Ambassadors create opportunities to share their life stories and promote Best Buddies programs.
Speech coaches help support ambassadors on his or her journey of discovery and self-advocacy.
- Get matched one to one with an Ambassador
- Provide individualized support and feedback
- Act as a sounding board and brainstorm with their Ambassador to discover stories and ideas that will make for an impactful speech.
- Assist with editing and provide presenting tips to create high quality speech and enhance public speaking skills.
Speech coaches will be utilizing breakout rooms with their assigned Buddy Ambassador.
There will be a brief speech coach training on Thursday, March 18 from 5:30 PM -6:00 PM PDT.
More opportunities with Best Buddies Nevada
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
March 2, 2021
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training