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Ready to Help Other Kids?

Become an e-Buddy!

DURATION

30-60 Minutes

WHERE

This is an e-mail based program!  Enjoy from anywhere!

WHEN

Throughout the year

WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED

Adult

HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Our organization focuses on the mission of inclusion. Through creating 1:1 friendships we create a more inclusive space for people with and without disabilities to come together via email.

DESCRIPTION

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

This activity is great for anyone who loves email communication!  E-buddies is an email based friendship built between someone with an intellectual disability and someone without.

ITEMS NEEDED

Personal device with access to internet

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 10 years of age or older
  • under 13 requires the supervision of a parent 

NEXT STEPS

VISIT our e-buddies website and APPLY! See VIEW INSTRUCTIONS for details.

WEBSITE


Sound like fun?VIEW INSTRUCTIONS▼ to get started.
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  1. Visit our e-buddies website and APPLY! 
  2. Please be patient as your application is reviewed.
  3. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email from Best Buddies to connect with your e-buddy.
  4. Be sure to let us know that you found this opportunity through PGK!
  5. Kindly fill out this PGK impact form when you’ve completed the activity.
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