Buddy Break

Danielle Schaeffer

1310 Shepherd Drive

630-961-9220

schaeffer@goodshepherd-naperville.org

Organization Mission:

Buddy Break is a free respite program for kids with disabilities and their siblings.

Description of Volunteer Opportunities:

Parents register for the program and drop off their kids for three hours on a Saturday so they can get a break! Our volunteer buddies are paired up one-on-one with a kid for the morning and we all hang out and play together until parents pick up. All activities and training is provided! No experience necessary.

Minimum Age Requirement:

6th-8th graders must serve with a parent, HS students can serve one-on-one.

Skills or Experience Necessary:

patient, loves kids, fun, attentive.