Nonprofit

Published 2 months ago

Make a friend. Make a difference.

Best Buddies Michigan

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Troy, MI

I Want to Help

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:

Cause Areas:

Disability, Volunteering

Good For:

Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups

Participation Requirements:

Background Check

Age Requirement:

18+

Wheelchair Accessible

Description

🌟 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 Volunteer for This Opportunity

Go to Website

Send Email

Complete the online membership application.

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