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Published 1/19/26 5:36PM

Buddy Up Tennis

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Grand Rapids Township, MI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    January 24, 2026, 10:15 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    March 28, 2026, 11:45 AM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Buddy Up Tennis is on Saturdays from 10:15am-11:45am but we ask that everyone arrives at 10:00am. The 10-week program goes from January 24th-March 28th. Volunteers aren't required to attend every week but it is encouraged to build friendships.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Disability, Health & Medicine, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Must complete the Volunteer/Background Check Form and then Maria, DSAWM's Program Coordinator, will reach out to you regarding the other requirements.

    Description

    Buddy Up Tennis

    Buddy Up Tennis is a weekly tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome. The program allows Athletes with Down syndrome (ages 5+) to progress at their own pace to play competitively. Athletes are partnered with Buddy Volunteers (ages 14+) to provide support, develop friendships, and reinforce the Coaches’ instructions. Coaches are trained to implement the tennis curriculum specifically created for Athletes with Down syndrome. There is no tennis experience required to volunteer. This program is on Saturdays at MVP Athletic Club (115 Crahen Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525) from 10:15am-11:45am. Buddy Up Tennis is a 10-week program that goes from January 24th-March 28th. Can’t wait to see you on the courts!

    Location

    On-site

    MVP Athletic Club

    115 Crahen Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please fill out our Volunteer/Background Check form to get started. If you have any questions please email program@dsawm.org

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