Best Buddies North Carolina has launched our new Citizens adult friendship program! Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in the community. These friendships are made based on age, location and common interests. Friendship matches talk at least once a week and meet up at least twice a month (virtually or in-person based on comfort level). Matches are made for a full year and if everything is going well, the friendship is renewed. Best Buddies has a multi-step application process, that includes an online application, background check and a phone call or video interview. Please email izzitritz@bestbuddies.org to learn more!!
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Best Buddies International
Location:
10020 Monroe Rd, #210, Matthews, NC 28105, 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 and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Description
Best Buddies North Carolina is the newest state office of Best Buddies International, 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 help people with IDD form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self advocacy and communication skills and feel VALUED by society!
Community
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
February 4, 2021
SKILLS
People Skills
Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Buddy pairs are expected to talk at least once per week and get together twice each month (many pairs currently meeting virtually.)
