About
What Is It?
A nonprofit “dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for friendships, employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
Help Needed:
Assist with the Friendship Walk & 5K fundraiser in April, or help with event planning in the office. The 2021 Friendship Walk date was April 17.
Details
Minimum Age to Volunteer
14 to help at the Friendship Walk, and 16 to help in the office.
Time Commitment
Varies. Shifts at the walk and in the office are typically 2-4 hours.
Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?
Groups are welcome to help at the Friendship Walk & 5K.
Training Needed
Best Buddies will provide any training needed.
Help Needed
HELP WITH ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP WALK & 5K
Help with the Best Buddies Friendship Walk & 5K, which takes place each spring in April or May. Possible day-of-event activities include helping with set-up, route marking, registration, guest assistance, and games. Set-up begins at 6:30 AM and all activities and clean-up should be concluded by 3 PM. Sign up to volunteer at www.bestbuddies.org/volunteer/
OFFICE SUPPORT
Volunteers aged 16 and up may be needed to help with tasks such as data entry, contacting donors, and other administrative work. Students should be organized, with a positive attitude; fundraising experience is welcomed.
Contact Details
Contact
For information about the Friendship Walk, please visit the Friendship Walk website. To help in the office, please contact Casey Rankin, caseyrankin@bestbuddies.org, (832) 673-0305.
Location
BEST BUDDIES TEXAS
Houston, Texas 77055
Location Details
Houston, Texas 77055
The Best Buddies office is in Suite 130, at 1213 West Loop North.
The 2021 Friendship Walk will take place at Lynn Eusan Park, 4800 Calhoun Road, at the University of Houston.
Additional Information
The Reason for Best Buddies Texas (2 minutes 30 seconds) (2015)
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