{"id":162899,"date":"2022-03-23T15:21:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=162899"},"modified":"2022-05-11T23:07:37","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T03:07:37","slug":"expansion-wide-back-to-best-buddies-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/southcarolina\/volunteers-needed","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers Needed!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first virtual volunteer interest meeting was held in February where students, teachers, and members of the community joined to learn more about how they could support the organization in expanding our programs to individuals throughout South Carolina.<\/p>\n

Are you looking to get involved?<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some ways you can support Best Buddies in South Carolina:<\/p>\n

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  1. Donate<\/strong> to Best Buddies in South Carolina bestbuddies.org\/southcarolina\/donate<\/a><\/span>You can choose to make a one-time donation or join The Bridge to become a monthly giver. All donations will go back to programming in the state.<\/li>\n
  2. Register<\/strong> to participate in the Virtual Friendship Walk bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org\/global<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Follow us<\/strong> on social media and help us spread the word! @BestBuddiesSC<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Start a Facebook Fundraiser! <\/strong>bestbuddies.org\/facebookfundraisers<\/a><\/span><\/span>Not only do your efforts directly support the enrichment of our local programs, they also spread much-needed awareness for our organization to thrive in your community and around the world.<\/li>\n
  5. Reach out<\/strong> to SouthCarolina@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/span> to learn how you can be on an event committee or open a friendship chapter near you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We are so excited for our programs to thrive in South Carolina thanks to our incredible volunteers. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out today so you can help us grow the mission of inclusion![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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