The programs at Best Buddies International empower those with special abilities to develop meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve their public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and to feel valued by society.

Today’s guest is Sarah Won, the Director of State Operations for Best Buddies California, and her co-guest is Caley Versfelt, a Best Buddies Ambassador.

Together, Amanda, Vickie, Sarah, and Caley explore this global volunteer movement and the many benefits experienced, from both volunteer and participant perspectives.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Show Highlights:

• Sarah provides an overview of Best Buddies International, which is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Anthony Kennedy Shriver is the Founder and CEO of Best Buddies International.
• Sarah details the programs that Best Buddies offer, such as the Friendship Program, and discusses some of the many employers that offer employment to participants.
• There are many ways for people and businesses can get involved and benefit from the programs.
• Best Buddies hosts a lot of diversity and inclusion Lunch & Learns.
• Best Buddies wants to be a lifetime organization for its participants.
• Caley opens up about her experiences as a Best Buddies Ambassador.
• Sarah shares the mission and goals of Best Buddies.
• Caley discusses the Job Program and how it has given her self-confidence.

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