11035 Lavender Hill Dr 160 611, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone (702) 822 - 2268
Visit Website Volunteer Page Our mission | 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). |
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Best Buddies Nevada
Ways to help | E-buddye-Buddies helps build e-mail friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.Virtual Chapter HostShare 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)Virtual SupportHelp Best Buddies jobs program participants practice their interview skills virtually or over the phone. 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 callsVirtual Committee MemberHelp us organization and plan one of Best Buddies signature events like the Best Buddies Friendship Walk or Champion of the Year.Virtual Speach CoachSome 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. |
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How you help | 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. |
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About us | 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. |
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