YOU+BEST BUDDIES Citizens Adult Friendship Program WHAT: Best Buddies Citizens matches adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in one-to-one friendships with other adults in the community. HOW: By spending time with one another, the lives of both individuals are enhanced through a mutually-enriching friendship. They have the opportunity to meet new and interesting people at group events hosted by Best Buddies. WHY: Without love, support, and friends, our lives would be empty. Citizens volunteers can change a life by simply sharing their time with their new friends.

YOU+BEST BUDDIES Citizens Adult Friendship Program Citizens Chapters | Citizen chapters pair individuals from one company/work place with adults in the community with IDD

YOU+BEST BUDDIES Citizens Adult Friendship Program How To Start a Citizens Chapter Find your Leader Determine a lead advisor from the company. This person will support friendship pairs, help plan events, and communicate with Best Buddies staff. Find your People Identify which individuals at your company are interested in being matched in a one-to-one friendship with an adult with IDD in the community. Talk to Best Buddies about securing interest from buddy participants (individuals without IDD) in the community; these individuals will most likely be those receiving services from an agency/provider in your community. Staff members who are not matched in a friendship are still welcome to participate in Best Buddies events with the citizens chapter.

YOU+BEST BUDDIES Citizens Adult Friendship Program Program Commitment Matched for at least one calendar year See each other at least once per month Talk to each other at least once per week Attend Best Buddies group events with the entire chapter Complete monthly friendship updates Screening Process Informational Meeting Membership application (www.bestbuddiesonline.org/citizens) Background check ($15 cost per participant) In-person interview/orientation Match Party

Most importantly, make a new friend and have fun! YOU+BEST BUDDIES Why Get Involved Independent and flexible volunteer hours Strengthen your office community Learn more about the abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Leadership Opportunities Address the isolation of adults with IDD in the community Most importantly, make a new friend and have fun!

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