BBCA Info + Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

One-to-One Friendship JOIN A CHAPTER

JOIN CITIZENS (18+)

Join an existing school chapter! We have clubs at schools with & without special education programs.​

Make a friend while participating in inclusive activities with adults with and without IDD in your local area.​

START A CHAPTER

JOIN E-BUDDIES

Be an inclusion leader by starting a chapter! Receive support from Best Buddies staff every step of the way.​

Sign up for our email-based pen pal program to meet a new friend from anywhere in the world!

Integrated Employment HOST A MOCK INTERVIEW

TEACH A JOB SKILL

Conduct a practice interview for a jobseeking participant. We'll provide the interview questions, you ask away!​

Promote workplace readiness by teaching job skills to participants who are seeking competitive employment.​

JOIN A CAREER PANEL

INVOLVE YOUR EMPLOYER

Chat with Best Buddies participants about your job and offer advice on how to enter into your career field.​

Share the mission by encouraging your employer to participate in Best Buddies events and programs.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Leadership Development BECOME AN AMBASSADOR Attend an ambassador training to learn speech writing, public speaking, and advocacy skills.

BRING AN AMBASSADOR TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite an ambassador to speak about inclusion at your school or workplace!​

BE A SPEECH COACH

HOST A TRAINING

Attend a training as a speech coach to support an individual on their journey to becoming an ambassador.​

Get a group together to level up your leadership. We provide the content, you lead the training!​

Signature Events & Advisory Board JOIN A COMMITTEE

ATTEND AN EVENT

Support the Friendship Walk or Champion of the Year planning process by joining a committee. Assist with logistics, publicity, sponsorships, and more!​

One of the best ways to spread awareness for inclusion is to attend an event! Invite friends, family, & co-workers to join you. Visit bestbuddies.org/california/events to view our event calendar.

JOIN A LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD Advisory board members commit to a two-year term where they utilize their skills and connections to expand our reach at the local level.​ *There is an application and interview process for this volunteer opportunity.

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