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ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Virginia & DC

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Best Buddies Richmond Citizens is a community-based adult friendship program that pairs people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in one-to-one friendships throughout the Greater Richmond Area. This 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 a virtual interview. Matches are made based on age, interests, and geographic location. 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 OR four hours a month. The Best Buddies office hosts monthly social events for the entire group, in and around the Greater Richmond Area. Best Buddies staff check in regularly to see how friendships are going, offering guidance and training when needed.

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About Best Buddies Virginia & DC

Location:

7956L Tysons Corner Center 22102, Tysons, VA 22102, US

Mission Statement

Best Buddies is an international non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living.

Description

Best Buddies Virginia & DC works to create opportunities for inclusion at all ages through one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living. Become a Best Buddy today, and help spread inclusion to your community.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

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WHERE

4308 Hermitage RoadRichmond, VA 23227

(37.596024,-77.467255)
 

DATE POSTED

February 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Peer buddies are asked to meet with their buddy twice a month OR four hours a month as well as maintain weekly communication.
  • After completing the background check, all participants must complete a virtual interview with Best Buddies staff before being matched in a one-to-one friendship.

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