Be a Buddy
Best Buddies pairs volunteers in one-to-one friendships with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, and runs school and college chapters across the country. As a buddy you hang out, text, and share activities with your match, building a real friendship that changes both of your lives. Chapters welcome middle and high schoolers, and the e-Buddies program offers an online pen-pal option too.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
1-2 hrs / week
Where
🌍 Multiple locations (worldwide)
Min age
12+
Hosted by
Best Buddies International
Reviews
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.
