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Be a Buddy

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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

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Jul 25, 2026

Organized Welcoming Impactful

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.