SHF views Special Events as an integral piece of its overall giving strategy, while at the same time, strengthening relationships and partnerships with people and businesses all across the region. It hosts four special events annually, along with two grant celebrations: Golf Outing (June), Gala (September), Painting the Peninsula Pink (October), Spring Grants Celebration (April)…
Transport Veterans receiving chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation therapy, and other outpatient appointments. To fill this role, you must have a current driver’s license, automobile insurance, clean driving record and be able to pass a physical exam provided by the VA. Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Schedule Volunteer drivers to transport Veterans to and from medical appointments.
Assist in various medical or administrative offices in the Medical Center. Duties include filing, answering phones, greeting and directing patients. Hours: Variable.
Assist patients and visitors with information at one of our four Primary Care Clinics or at the Medical Center. Hours: 7:30 – 11:30am or 11:30am – 4:00pm.
e-Buddies helps build e-mail friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Help Best Buddies jobs program participants practice their interview skills virtually or over the phone. Resume review and job interview prep. Participate in a virtual career panel with jobs participants. Have a unique career? Be a guest speaker on our virtual transitions class calls
Share your special talents with our participants in an interactive virtual event (Trivia, virtual arts and crafts, share your favorite recipe in an interactive cooking segment, lead a virtual yoga class, host a virtual field trip- the possibilities are endless)
Some topics being covered in Ambassador Training “Workshops” include How to keep a routine at home, Communicating with others: virtual etiquette, How to be an advocate on social media, and more.
Help us organization and plan one of Best Buddies signature events like the Best Buddies Friendship Walk or Champion of the Year.