Best Buddies

Mission

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).

Who We Serve

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

Programs

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.Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to nearly 3,000 chapters worldwide, positively impacting the lives of over 1.3 million people with and without IDD. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 56 countries and territories around the world

Get Involved

At Best Buddies, Inclusion isn’t canceled – it’s evolving. Best Buddies is rapidly adapting to serve our community in new ways; ensuring supportive friendships and employment opportunities are still available to people with IDD. Now more than ever, it is our supporters and volunteers that will empower us to keep going!  Become a Virtual Volunteer, and help our participants receive training and keep connected with their community during the COVID19 pandemic. We have many ways for you to volunteer virtually, such as:

Host a virtual chapter or citizens activity, share your special talents with our participants in an interactive virtual event (Trivia, virtual arts and crafts, share your favorite recipe in an interactive cooking segment, lead a virtual yoga class, host a virtual field trip- the possibilities are endless)

Participate in a Mini Ambassador Workshops by volunteering as a virtual speech coach. Some topics being covered in Ambassador Training “Workshops” include How to keep a routine at home, Communicating with others: virtual etiquette, How to be an advocate on social media, and more.

Provide Virtual support as a volunteer in one of our jobs training and engagement opportunities:

• Help Best Buddies jobs program participants practice their interview skills virtually or over the phone

  1. Resume review and job interview prep

     • Participate in a virtual career panel with jobs participants

     • Have a unique career? Be a guest speaker on our virtual transitions class calls

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Be a virtual committee member for one of Best Buddies signature events like the Best Buddies Friendship Walk or Champion of the Year.

When:

Where:

Nationwide
Miami, FL 33131

Date Posted:

August 31st 2021

Skills:

Good For:

• Kids

• Teens

• People 55+

• Group

Requirements: