Best Buddies Canada

Posted on Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Position title: Peer Buddies and Chapter President
Volunteer time frame: Academic year 2018 – 2019

Address: 907-1243 Islington Avenue, Toronto
Contact name and phone number: Ethel Maamo at 1-888-779-0061
Email address: info@bestbuddies.ca
Website: http://bestbuddies.ca/get-involved/apply-to-be-part-of-best-buddies/

Mission statement: Best Buddies is a national charity that helps provide meaningful friendships for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and Autism. Through our program, participants are matched in one-to-one friendships and spend time enjoying the same experiences most people take for granted – such as going for coffee, watching a movie, or simply enjoying the company of a friend. Our program is operating in more than 400 elementary schools, high schools, universities, and colleges across Canada.

Volunteer description: We are looking for students to join our program as Peer Buddies. Peer Buddies are our dedicated volunteers who want to make a friend with someone who has an intellectual disability. The Best Buddies program allows them to contribute to the community and promote a sense of belonging.

As a peer buddy, you will be matched with someone that has an intellectual disability. Matched based on similar interests, you will talk with your buddy once a week (a phone call, text, email) and spend time together doing an activity you both choose twice a month. You will attend Best Buddies group activities like bowling or going to the movies (on campus and in Ottawa) a couple of times throughout the year.

Volunteer position requirements:

  • Police Record Check
  • Interacting with the public in a group setting
  • Full academic year requirement

Other instructions: To apply see the website link above.


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