Be a Best Buddy!

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Best Buddies Citizens is a community-based adult friendship program that pairs people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in one-to-one friendships. This free social program provides opportunities for volunteers to connect and form friendships with individuals outside of their typical social circles. Everyone wishing to match must fill out an online application, background check, and meet with staff for an interview. Matches are made based on age, interests, and proximity. Volunteers are paired for a full calendar year and expected to communicate with their new friend once a week and meet up twice a month. The Best Buddies office hosts monthly social events for the entire group, in and around Washington D.C. Staff check in regularly to see how friendships are going, offering guidance and training when needed.