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27 people are interested
Best Buddies Citizen's Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: BEST BUDDIES TENNESSEE (Memphis)
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27 people are interested
This is an IN-PERSON volunteer opportunity to be placed in a one-to-one friendship.
Best Buddies Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in workplaces and the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important to adults with IDD, who have limited opportunities to stay involved as they age. By matching volunteers with and without IDD in friendships, hosting engaging community events, and creating matches at workplaces, the Best Buddies Citizens program strives to create an inclusive and diverse community for all. Matched pairs spend 2-4 hours together each month and maintain regular contact. Please reach out for additional information. In order to join the program, interested applications must submit a membership application and complete a background check.
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About BEST BUDDIES TENNESSEE (Memphis)
Location:
Memphis staff are WFH., Memphis, TN 38120, 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
Multiple locations Memphis, TN 38117
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- The goal for the friendship pairs is to communicate weekly and spend 2-4 hours together each month.
- A background check is required and will cost $19.