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ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies Michigan

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Volunteer Opportunity in Washtenaw County! Make a friend. Make a difference.


Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join Best Buddies Michigan’s Washtenaw Citizens Program and help create a more inclusive community through one-to-one friendships with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).


We’re looking for volunteers (ages 18+) who are:
- Passionate about inclusion
- Local professionals, post-college adults, UM/EMU grads, or retirees!
- Ready to connect, have fun, and grow
As a volunteer, you’ll be matched in a one-to-one friendship, attend monthly group events, and get ongoing support.
- Must be 18+
- Based in or near Washtenaw County
- Apply here: https://forms.bestbuddies.org/4903689?ChapterAcctID=0014P00003Iip5u

Questions? Email lydiagoff@bestbuddies.org
Let’s build a more inclusive Washtenaw County-one friendship at a time.

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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
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(42.26609,-83.7146)
 

DATE POSTED

June 4, 2025

SKILLS

  • Community Outreach
  • 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.
  • Must complete our online membership application, 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

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