Best Buddies

Make a difference in your life and your community and join the Jewish Family Service Citizens chapter of Best Buddies International for adults in their one-to-one friendship program. In the JFS chapter, Jewish adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) become buddies and are matched with Jewish neurotypical adults who become their peer buddies. When you become a buddy, the lasting friendship that develops helps to reduce the social isolation that is frequently associated with individuals with IDD.   

Commitment: Flexible. Visit once a week or twice a month, monthly chapter programs. A commitment of at least six months preferred.

Additional Requirements: Background check and CAPS check, must be Jewish, driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and proof of Covid vaccination.  Submit application through Best Buddies International and select “Jewish Family Service Citizens.” Ages 18 and older.  

For more information about these volunteer opportunities and to get started, please send us an email at volunteer@jewishfamilyservice.org.