ENGAGING STUDENT VOLUNTEERS: A Comparative Case Study of Two Best Buddies College Chapters
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Best Buddies TexasOfficer Training
2010
We Are Best
Buddies
Best Buddies - Who’s Who?
Peer Buddy- A student without an intellectual disability who is paired up with a Buddy
Buddy- A student with an intellectual disability who is paired up with a Peer Buddy
Associate Member; Associate Buddy-Students who are part of the chapter, but who are not paired up in a one-to-one friendship
Overview of Participant Roles
Special Education Advisor• Assists With
• Matches
• Paperwork
• Meetings and activities
• The Buddy Director (Selection)
• Answers chapter members’ questions
• Provides training
• Maintains Communication
Advisor Roles
Faculty Advisor• Attends all chapter meetings and
activities
• Assists with
• Recruitment
• Membership Applications
• Interviews
• Matching
• Maintains Communication
Advisor Roles Continued
• Attends chapter activities
• Meets with key players on a regular basis
• Selects the Chapter President
• Recruits and trains committed students to run chapters
• Oversees key players
• Provides ongoing support to Chapters
• Maintains contact at minimum twice a month with all chapters
Program Manager Role
Chapter Officer Roles
– Select chapter officers and hold regular officer meetings
– Hold an organizational meeting within the first month of school
– Recruit interested Peer Buddies
– Maintain regular communication with advisors and BB staff
– Create matches & hold an official match party
– Complete and submit paperwork by required deadlines
– Ensure that Best Buddies is registered as an official student organization on campus
– Hold at least one group activity each month
Chapter President
– Create and distribute a yearly calendar of activities with the help of the key players
– Plan, direct, and oversee all chapter activities
– Delegate tasks and appoint activities committees as needed
– Assist the CP with all other assigned tasks
Vice President
– Create chapter roster within BBOnline
– Complete and submit the monthly friendship updates by the 1st of each month
– Update BBO registration info throughout the year
– Assist the CP in completing the mid-year and end-year reports
– Keep accurate notes and attendance
– Assist the CP with all other assigned tasks
Secretary
• Coordinates and oversees chapter fundraising activities• If available, maintains school bank account with support
from Faculty Advisor • Ensures chapter adheres to school financial policies and
procedures • Ensures the chapter raises a minimum of $300 by the
required spring deadline
Treasurer
• Speaks at Organizational Meeting and chapter meetings
• Assists CP with running the chapter as needed
• Provides feedback to key players regarding how the Buddies feel
• Strives to accomplish goals set forth on the Buddy Director Checklist
Buddy Director
• Provide all officers, advisors with a calendar of deadlines, due dates, activities, and meeting dates
• Maintain communication with your Program Manager at least twice a month
• Hold at least one officer meeting a month
• Utilize your advisors, officers, and Program Manager to accomplish tasks
Team Work
• Delegation is an essential part of working as a team….One person cannot manage a Best Buddies chapter alone!
• Have clear expectations
• Follow up on previously assigned tasks
• Delegate to your Buddy Director, when appropriate
• Create committees in order to delegate larger tasks. • Examples include a fundraising committee or a
special events committee. • Allow Associate Members to serve on chapter
committees.
Chapter Delegation
Questions