BEST BUDDIES CITIZENS.  Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Roles and Monitoring Best Buddies Canada 2005 National Leadership Conference Be the change you want to see in the world. Gandhi.

Advertisements

Special Education Action Research Team. Kennedys Best Buddies Program.

 For museums online social media has the potential to be more than traditional marketing  Social media is about creating a community with our visitors.

Self Directed Support Are We Ready? Andrea Wood Policy and Practice Development Manager KEY Community Supports.

Community/Habilitation Assistant Specialist

Communities of Practice: The Leading Edge Joanne Cashman, IDEA Partnership Emilie Braunel, WI Facets Jen Ledin, WI CoP.

United Way of Forsyth County Educate> Engage> Empower 2014.

A.M.P. (Alumni Mentor Program). What is a Mentor?  A mentor is both a friend and a role model who supports and encourages a student in his/her academic.

Families And Children Together’s Volunteer Program Office located in Bangor, Maine Copyright 2012.

Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Workshop Date: Location: 1.

The Elder Club Socialization & Support Older adults of all faiths, races, gender, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation and country of origin are.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT For Jobseekers. What is Supported Employment? A free and confidential service for jobseekers with a disability. Support of a trained.

CARING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – JUMEIRAH.

Meagan Ricks. Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission “The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is to make a positive difference in the lives.

Sunday, November 1, 2015 Franklin & Marshall College.

CONSERVATION BEGINS HERE mission: to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities.

Welcome to JCI Waitakere

 Leisure clubs began in Sweden in the late 1960s.  In 1974 a group of people with disabilities from Oregon attended a conference in Canada and returned.

RULES FOR ONLINE SAFETY BY KYLE K AND JASON. CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS FIRST ! Don’t ever agree to get together with someone you meet online without checking.

“Walk In My Shoes” Cindy Stephens, Director of Nursing, Cummer Lodge James Sejjengo, Resource Manager, Reena.

Interest in Connecting with 4-H Q25: For each of the activities below, please indicate how interested you are to connect with 4-H in this way. Engagement.

Why Mentor? Make an impact. Become a mentor. Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)

Merton Youth Partnership Youth Transformation threats and resilience.

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

Recruit, Retain, Reward Presented by: Kimberly Goff.

Definition of Intellectual Disabilities: impaired intellectual functioning, limited adapted behavior, need for supports, and initial occurrence before.

WHAT IS ZONTA? Zonta is the only international service organization focused on advancing the political, economic, social and educational status of women.

Community Service By: Alex Still. Why Volunteer? The largest benefit I receive from volunteering is a genuine sense of satisfaction from helping others.

United Way of Forsyth County Educate> Engage> Empower 2010.

By: Kaylon Harrell. Service Learning  Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction.

the Volunteer Correspondent Program of Maine

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

INSERT CHARACTER’S NAME Facebook Project YOUR NAME.

Elevator Speech A short summary used to quickly and simply define a product, service, or in our case – organization Speech should be delivered in the.

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

California Youth Advocacy Network CYAN offers the following: Technical Assistance Trainings (in-person and teleconference) Statewide Advocacy and Policy.

Health Info Public Health October 2015 New Brunswick Wellness Week October 1 to 7, 2015.

Building Relationships How do I meet new people and build relationships with others? Stage Two of Development WE HS 51.

CARP AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 1/5/2016 CARP Ambassador Program 1.

Foundation for International Understanding Through Students Making Connections, Building Community.

Welcome to the Best Buddies Interest Meeting!. Contact Information Club Advisor, Dr. Sugerman and Ms. Santiago

Established in 2012, BTMOC is more than a student-led program on college and university campuses. It is a burgeoning social movement to expand the reach.

I’M IN TO ADVOCATE.  200 million people worldwide with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)  7-8 million Americans with IDD (3% of general.

Welcome to the Best Buddies Interest Meeting!. Contact Information Club Advisors, Dr. Sugerman and Ms. Eiss

Social support network Educational services DEFINITION: Social support is the perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available.

Peer Buddies Program at Fairview ES. Needs Assessment Counselor Advisory Committee meeting PTA Special Education Advisory Committee meeting Question:

Best Buddies September 2, What is Best Buddies? The mission statement of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities.

1 Self–Advocacy, Self Determination and YOU. 2 We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them Albert Einstein.

BEST BUDDIES UMANITOBA 2014/2015. WHAT IS BEST BUDDIES? Best Buddies is a national charitable organization that helps provide meaningful friendships.

PROMOTES SOCIAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Residents maintain connections with friends and neighbors Figs Percentage of people age 60+ who socialized.

Showcase Your Business America’s Leading Live Cooking Program.

Andrea Thompson EEX 3241 Kelly J. Grillo, PhD Fall 2011 Andrea Thompson EEX 3241 Kelly J. Grillo, PhD Fall 2011.

YOUTHBUILD USA PRE-MATCH MENTOR TRAINING [Your program’s name, city, and state]

Best buddies Canada Information session

This session will provide attendees with an understanding of how their expectations have the ability to empower or limit their participants with and without.

I’m in to stay connected

A buddy now. A Friend for life.

Founder and chairman of Best Buddies International

“Accept, Connect, Include” FASC State Project

By robin sweany.

The Arc of Virginia A Life Like Yours.

Leading the Frontline Overview Who Should Attend? Application Process

About Washington Service Corps

[INSERT EVENT/PROJECT NAME] [INSERT SCHOOL LOCATION]

Best Buddies Ambassador Facilitator Training

YOU+BEST BUDDIES Citizens Adult Friendship Program WHAT: Best Buddies Citizens matches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

YOU+BEST BUDDIES Citizens Adult Friendship Program WHAT: Best Buddies Citizens matches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Presentation transcript:

BEST BUDDIES CITIZENS

 Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). WHAT IS BEST BUDDIES? Our mission:

 Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide.  Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States, and in 50 countries around the world. WHAT IS BEST BUDDIES?

 There are 8 formal programs  Middle Schools  High Schools  Colleges  Citizens  E-Buddies  Jobs  Ambassadors  Promoters WHAT IS BEST BUDDIES? Programs

 Best Buddies Citizens matches adults with IDD in one-to-one friendships with peers in the corporate and civic communities.  Currently the Citizens program operates in seven states across the country.  Add state specific stats- # of matches  history of the program in your state WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? Adult Program

What does a one to one match mean? Matches are made based on age, gender, location and similar interests. Why is matching one to one so important? WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? One to One Matches INSERT A PICTURE HERE!!!!

A friendship like any other friendship. Peer to peer interaction. Mutually enriching friendship. WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? One to One Matches INSERT A PICTURE HERE!!

Individual outings in the community. Small group outings. Attend Best Buddies statewide events or Best Buddies International Events. Advocate for people with IDD. WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? What do Buddy Pairs do together?

“Being matched with Eleanor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Her fiery sense of humor keeps me laughing and she always brightens my day!” -Paige Hulsizer Citizens Participant WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? Testimonials

ADD quote and picture of longest matched pair WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? Testimonials

Minimum requirements include of a one to one friendship include: Visit twice a month Maintain weekly contact, via phone or . Agree to be matched for a minimum of a year.  Share what you and your buddy have been doing with Best Buddies staff each month. WHAT IS THE CITIZENS PROGRAM? Requirements

 To respond to a significant need.  List the number of people on the waitlist in your state.  Address the isolation of adults with IDD in the community. WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER FOR BEST BUDDIES?

 Independent and flexible volunteer hours.  Network with other people in your community.  Learn more about the abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Leadership opportunities.  Most importantly…. make a new friend and have fun! WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER FOR BEST BUDDIES?

Life Changing Friendships……  Add pictures!!!!

 Questions?!  Comments?!

You can make a difference in someone’s life … and it might just be your own!! BEST BUDDIES CITIZENS