Be a friend. Change a life.
The Best Buddies Minnesota Citizens Program matches adult volunteers (peer buddies) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (buddies) from the Twin Cities area in one-to-one friendships. This program helps people with disabilities become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive and diverse community for all.
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What is the commitment?
Being a Peer Buddy is a one year commitment. Buddy pairs see each other in-person once a month and will also maintain weekly contact via phone, text message, email and/or other forms of communication. There are also monthly group events to attend with other Citizens buddy pairs.
Who is eligible to participate?
Anyone over the age of 18 who lives in the Twin Cities (Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul) area is eligible to participate. Each participant must complete a background check that costs $18. There are no membership fees to participate in the program, however members are expected to pay for their own activities.
How are buddy pairs matched?
We match buddy pairs based on a number of factors – including geographic location/proximity, age range, shared interests and hobbies, and other individual preferences that are conveyed in the matching process.
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TO APPLY: Visit www.bestbuddies.org/join and select 'Minnesota' and 'Citizens' in the dropdowns, then select the Twin Cities Citizens chapter
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email kaitlinwalsh@bestbuddies.org
