Imagine, you just graduated high school and you are ready to take the big step to going to college or going into the work force. You might want to live closer to campus or downtown where it’s easier to commute to your job. You consider moving out of your family’s house, but where do you start?
Start a
Chapter
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Bring the mission of Best Buddies to your school or community by starting your own chapter
Join the
Jobs Program
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Get help finding a job that YOU want to do by joining the Jobs program and working with our staff.
Become an
Ambassador
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Have your voice heard and advocate for Best Buddies through speech writing, public speaking training, and more!
Become a
Board Member
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Advocate, raise funds, and spread the mission of Best Buddies by joining an advisory board.
Manage Your Chapter Online!
Best Buddies’ chapter management portal is now available to current chapter leaders and advisors.
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Young Leaders Council Blog
Get ready for BBLC 2024
Summer is approaching and for all of our Best Buddies participants that means the Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) is on the horizon! BBLC is an annual conference that invites Best Buddies participants from all over the world to come together, share experiences, and make change. BBLC showcases all of the work that Best Buddies does as an organization — it empowers leaders and it creates a space for everyone to share their passion for inclusion and friendship.
Preparing for Your New Job
Starting a new job is incredibly difficult. You are stepping foot into a new world. It will be a new environment with different people. It can feel overwhelming, but there are many steps you can proactively take to prepare for your new job.