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Make a friend. Make a difference.

Best Buddies Michigan
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Troy, MI
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are expected to come to our monthly events, and when paired with a buddy, hang out an additional time per month, while maintaining weekly contact!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Make a friend. Make a difference.

    🌟 Volunteer Opportunity in Oakland County! 🌟

    Make a friend. Make a difference. 💙

    Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join Best Buddies Michigan’s Oakland County's Citizens Program and help create a more inclusive community through one-to-one friendships with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

    We’re looking for volunteers (ages 18+) who are:

    ✨ Passionate about inclusion

    ✨ Local professionals, post-college adults, OU grads, or retirees!

    ✨ Ready to connect, have fun, and grow

    As a volunteer, you’ll be matched in a one-to-one friendship, attend monthly group events, and get ongoing support.

    ✅ Must be 18+

    ✅ Based in or near Oakland County

    ✅ Apply here: Best Buddies Membership Application

    Questions? Email lydiagoff@bestbuddies.org 💌

    Let’s build a more inclusive Oakland County—one friendship at a time. 🧡

    🌟 Volunteer Opportunity in Oakland County! 🌟

    Make a friend. Make a difference. 💙

    Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join Best Buddies Michigan’s Oakland County's Citizens Program and help create a more inclusive community through one-to-one friendships with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

    We’re looking for volunteers (ages 18+) who are:

    ✨ Passionate about inclusion

    ✨ Local professionals, post-college adults, OU grads, or retirees!

    ✨ Ready to connect, have fun, and grow

    As a volunteer, you’ll be matched in a one-to-one friendship, attend monthly group events, and get ongoing support.

    ✅ Must be 18+

    ✅ Based in or near Oakland County

    ✅ Apply here: Best Buddies Membership Application

    Questions? Email lydiagoff@bestbuddies.org 💌

    Let’s build a more inclusive Oakland County—one friendship at a time. 🧡

    Location

    On-site

    Oakland County

    Troy, MI, USA
    Directions

    Can be located anywhere in the Oakland County area!

    How to Apply

    Complete the online membership application.

    Then you will be contacted about completing the required background check, followed by a phone screening.

    Complete the online membership application.

    Then you will be contacted about completing the required background check, followed by a phone screening.

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