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Buddies and Pals
 We all want to be special to someone. Buddies and Pals are those volunteers who have a special friend among the residents and program participants of the Key Training Center. These volunteers fill a void in the life of a developmentally disabled adult, an empty space left by elderly, deceased, or geographically distant family members.
Successful Buddies and Pals have patience, a sense of humor, a desire to reach out to others, and the ability to accept people as they are.
Activities:
* Develop a friendship with a resident or program participant.
* Discover the wishes and desires of your special friend.
* Assist with the development of new skills such as balancing a check book, playing a game on the computer, and reading among others.
* Participate in recreational activities like going to a movie, bowling, piecing together a jig saw puzzle, or shopping.
* Share in other activities which enrich the life of the resident or program participant and which are suggested by supervisory staff.
* Celebrate special events such as birthdays and holidays with residents.
Requirements:
* Extensive background screening
* Valid Florida drivers license and automobile insurance if transporting residents
* Monthly contact with buddy
* Time required 4 to 8 hours monthly
* Time frame 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekdays or any time weekends
* Orientation and Training
* TB Test
For more information or to volunteer: call (352) 527-8228 or E-mail iwkcf@keytrainingcenter.org
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