Best Buddies - Albany

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Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Community
People with Disabilities

Location

3 Schoolhouse LaneWaterford, NY 12188 United States

Website:

http://bestbuddies.org

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Active Opportunities (8)

Buddy Volunteer

Mar 3 - May 31 | Lake George, NY 12845

Best Buddies Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in workplaces and in the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important for adults with IDD, who often have limited opportunities for social connections as they age. We are looking for an individuals male or female who would be open to hanging out with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Commitment: * Participants commit to at least one year of friendship * Get together in person for a minimum of four hours per month * Maintain weekly contact (phone, email, social media, etc.) Matches: The program attempts to match individuals who: * Are of within the same age range * Share common interests * Live or work in close proximity to each other

Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
Buddy Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Best Buddies Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in workplaces and in the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important for adults with IDD, who often have limited opportunities for social connections as they age. We are looking for an individuals male or female who would be open to hanging out with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Commitment: * Participants commit to at least one year of friendship * Get together in person for a minimum of four hours per month * Maintain weekly contact (phone, email, social media, etc.) Matches: The program attempts to match individuals who: * Are of within the same age range * Share common interests * Live or work in close proximity to each other

Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
Buddy Volunteer

Mar 3 - May 31 | Albany, NY 12188

Best Buddies Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in workplaces and in the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important for adults with IDD, who often have limited opportunities for social connections as they age. We are looking for an individuals male or female who would be open to hanging out with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Commitment: * Participants commit to at least one year of friendship * Get together in person for a minimum of four hours per month * Maintain weekly contact (phone, email, social media, etc.) Matches: The program attempts to match individuals who: * Are of within the same age range * Share common interests * Live or work in close proximity to each other

Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
Buddy Volunteer

Mar 20 - Jun 18 | Guilderland, NY 12084

Best Buddies Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in workplaces and in the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important for adults with IDD, who often have limited opportunities for social connections as they age. We are looking for an individuals male or female who would be open to hanging out with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Commitment: * Participants commit to at least one year of friendship * Get together in person for a minimum of four hours per month * Maintain weekly contact (phone, email, social media, etc.) Matches: The program attempts to match individuals who: * Are of within the same age range * Share common interests * Live or work in close proximity to each other

Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025
Buddy Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Schenectady, NY 12301

Best Buddies Citizens creates one-to-one friendships between adults with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in workplaces and in the community. These opportunities for friendship and inclusion are especially important for adults with IDD, who often have limited opportunities for social connections as they age. We are looking for an individuals male or female who would be open to hanging out with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Commitment: * Participants commit to at least one year of friendship * Get together in person for a minimum of four hours per month * Maintain weekly contact (phone, email, social media, etc.) Matches: The program attempts to match individuals who: * Are of within the same age range * Share common interests * Live or work in close proximity to each other

Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025

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Best Buddies programs help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, and develop self-advocacy and communication skills

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At Best Buddies we strive to provide opportunities for people with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). We have various pillars that support individuals of all ages from Elementary students to Citizens of everyday life. We are looking for volunteer opportunities to become friends with our buddies for a one on one companionship and hang out with our buddies. If you'd like to know more information please check us out on our website!

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