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Friendship Program for Adults with and without Disabilities!
ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Michigan
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Best Buddies Michigan recently launched our second Citizens chapter in the state, right here in Washtenaw County! This adult friendship program pairs individuals in the community with and without intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) in one-to-one friendships, as well as hosts monthly events for members to gather.
We are actively recruiting for adults (18+) without IDD to join to help us get closer to our goal of doing one-to-one pairs! This is a great opportunity to both make new friends AND a difference in your community. This video does an excellent job of showcasing the power of friendships and inclusion, made possible by participating in Best Buddies Citizens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILSVDuug1Ls&ntb=1&msockid=35bb57bf193711f0989f79514e87ec10
Please spread the word to local alumni, professionals, or any adult in the community who has a heart for making a difference and looking for a life-changing friendship. Email Lead Program Manager Lydia Goff at lydiagoff@bestbuddies.org with any questions or for more information.
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About Best Buddies Michigan
Location:
100 SE 2ND ST STE 2200, MIAMI, FL 33131, US
Mission Statement
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).
Description
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).
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
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
48104
(42.26609 ,-83.7146 )
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2025
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Special Needs
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Attend monthly chapter-wide events, and when paired with a buddy, hang out with them at least one other time a month, while maintaining weekly contact.
- After expressing interest on Volunteer Match, you will be contacted about completing our official online membership application, the background check, and phone screening.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation Requested