Best Buddies Ambassador Program

Organization: Best Buddies® Ambassadors Program—Click here to apply

Application Deadline: Rolling

Overview: The Best Buddies Ambassadors Program empowers individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to develop public speaking skills, self-esteem, and confidence. Participants become advocates for themselves, their peers, and the disability rights movement, sharing their personal stories with communities, workplaces, and government organizations.

Key Information

• Location: Local and global opportunities

• Modality: Hybrid (in-person training and speaking engagements, with potential for remote opportunities)

• Compensation: Volunteer-based with opportunities for advancement

• Time Commitment: Flexible based on training and speaking schedules

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to individuals with and without IDD

• Interest in public speaking and advocacy

• Commitment to training and development