Case Study: Best Buddies

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In undergrad I was the membership coordinator for a university club called Best Buddies for two years. In case you are unfamiliar with this organization, Best Buddies is a student-run campus club that pairs individuals with disabilities (primarily those with mental deficits) with college students to integrate them into a community outside of their home setting. As the membership coordinator I was in charge of keeping track of all college student members, as well as the “Buddies” who attended events with parents, healthcare aids, or through connections with Goodwill. I was required to make sure and help individuals schedule and organize outings with their assigned Buddy, make sure Buddies were treated appropriately by college members, and plan