BEST BUDDIESbest practicesIdeas, networks, and tools to support your chapter

A s a B e s t B u d d i e s c h a p t e r l e a d e r , y o u r

g r e a t e s t a s s e t i s y o u r n e t w o r k . Y o u

h a v e j o i n e d a g l o b a l t e a m w h o s h a r e

y o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o i n c l u s i o n ,

f r i e n d s h i p , a n d o p p o r t u n i t y f o r p e o p l e

o f a l l a b i l i t i e s i n t h e i r c o m m u n i t y .

You also share questions and challenges. And we

want you to share ideas and experiences. Below

are some ways you can connect and feel

empowered to build your own success as a leader. 

F i n d Y o u r P e o p l eCreate a Best Buddies network. If you are

a new advisor, officer, or ambassador,

connect with established leaders in your

area to ask questions, learn from their

experience, and brainstorm with other

volunteers in your role. Best Buddies can

make these connections for you!

Make it Work For You Find a leader who can mentor you in your role.

Hold calls, host meet-ups to share ideas, and

invite other leaders to join you in your

brainstorming and strategy sessions.

Visit established chapters' events to view

success.

Use your peers as a sounding board as you

develop plans and goals.

Join monthly calls with Best Buddies staff and

peer leaders. 

Question. Learn. Connect.The last Tuesday of every month

@ 6pm E @5pm C @4pm M @3pm P

CALL: 917-386-2142

ACCESS CODE: 927-2310# 

K n o w Y o u r C o m m u n i t yWhen do friends in your school hang out? Your

chapter activities should model this culture. Don't

expect buddy pairs to spend time together after

school if no one else does! When is it best for

your school? Attend already-planned school

events together, like football

games and assemblies

Talk to your principal about

using times like study halls or

homeroom to have meetings

Join other buddy pairs on

their outings

Join a civic group together

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