Best Buddies Hawaii

One-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Photos from Best Buddies Hawaii's post 10/31/2024

Best Buddies in Hawai’i will be launching its first Transitions Program Services this Fall for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you to all the families that came out to the informational session and to those that will be joining the first cohort!

The program will host 6-workshop sessions (hybrid option-in person or virtual) centered around career readiness that includes but not limited to:
*Self Advocacy
*Workplace Readiness
*Job Exploration

If you would like to learn more and perhaps join our Spring cohort starting in 2025, email us at [email protected]

10/30/2024

🚨Calling all Ambassadors or interested persons:
Join us for our Monthly Ambassador Training - November Edition on Wednesday, November 6 via Zoom from 4-5pm.

Need the link? Email [email protected]

Objectives:
1. 5 Communication Styles
2. Pros of each style
3. Cons of each style
4. So much more

10/29/2024

Fall season continues 🍂 with all new virtual Thursday activities all November long.

Here are the November 🦃 2024 activities we have lined up.
Nov 7 - 5 Second Rule
Nov 14 - Kahoot 💻
Nov 21 - Would you rather..??
Nov 28 - NO ACTIVITY (HAPPY THANKSGIVING)

If you are a member of any of our Best Buddies Hawai’i chapters or programs and are looking to connect with your peers for an hour of fun, please join us.

If you still do not have the zoom link, email [email protected] today! See you soon.

10/28/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃
Thursday Virtual Inclusion Activity for October 31, 2024!!
DRUM ROLL🥁
HALLOWEEN HANGMAN

Need zoom link? Email [email protected]

10/25/2024

🚨THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER 📢 PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST
SCAN QR Code or go to your browser and type in rb.gy/wxj3fv

Best Buddies in Hawai’i is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Ball!💃🏽🕺🏽

This is a social event filled with music, giveaways, dancing, and friendship - open to members only from high school, college, and Citizens chapters.

We are accepting the first 100 registered individuals who meet the following criteria due to limited capacity:
• Must be a member of a Best Buddies Hawai’i high school, college, or Citizens chapter
• Must have an approved membership application for 2024-2025 (applications will be verified)  

Event details:
• Location: Blue Note Hawaii
• Time/Date: Sunday, November 10 from 5:30-9:30 pm
• No cost  
• Light food and refreshments served (non-alcoholic event) 

*Registration doesn’t guarantee confirmation to attend event, Members will receive a personal invitation/confirmation from BB staff prior to event.
Questions please email Director, [email protected]

10/22/2024

Thursday Virtual Inclusion Activity for October 24, 2024!!
DRUM ROLL🥁

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA 🎃👻💻

Need zoom link? Email [email protected]

Photos from Best Buddies Hawaii's post 10/18/2024

Happy 💜🎉
Friends are an essential part of our livelihood. Check out the Citizens O’ahu chapter gatherings to watch the newest movies in their community.

How are you making time for your friends? Share with us photos and testimonies by emailing it to [email protected]

Reminders for all Hawai’i high school, college and citizens members, register for the Best Buddies Friendship Ball🕺🏽💃🏽 Limited capacity so register early. Any questions, email us!

10/15/2024

Thursday Virtual Inclusion Activity for October 17, 2024!!
DRUM ROLL🥁

KAHOOT 🎃👻💻

Need zoom link? Email [email protected]

10/14/2024

🚨FINAL REMINDER: There is still time to register and attend the information session this Friday, October 18 from 6-7:30pm.
Best Buddies in Hawai’i is launching its newest program called Transitions for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 18 years and older.
*We will be sharing information about:
-What is the Best Buddies Transition program
-Who is eligible
-How to join the cohort
-What is the timeline of the workshop session
-So much more

If you are still interested and haven’t registered, please scan QR code or type in shorten link into browser to sign up. We look forward to meeting you and your family.

10/12/2024

🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST

Best Buddies in Hawai’i is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Ball!💃🏽🕺🏽

This is a social event filled with music, giveaways, dancing, and friendship - open to members only from high school, college, and Citizens chapters.

We can only accept the first 100 registered individuals who meet the following criteria due to limited capacity:
• Must be a member of a Best Buddies Hawai’i high school, college, or Citizens chapter
• Must have an approved membership application for 2024-2025 (applications will be verified)  

Event details:
• Location: Blue Note Hawaii
• Time/Date: Sunday, November 10 from 5:30-9:30 pm
• No cost  
• Light food and refreshments served (non-alcoholic event) 

*Registration doesn’t guarantee confirmation to attend event, Members will receive a personal invitation/confirmation from BB staff prior to event.
Questions please email Director, [email protected]

Photos from Best Buddies Hawaii's post 10/11/2024

Happy Friendship Friday🎉💜
We hope you all are enjoying your Fall Break. This is a perfect time to hang out with your friends and make new memories.

Maui High School chapter members decorated trick-or-treat 🎃 👻 bags and enjoyed a lot of candy 🍭 with one another. What will your chapter be doing this spooky season?

If your chapter is celebrating friendship, don’t forget to send them to us. We don’t want to miss out on showing all the amazing friendships being made in Hawai’i.

10/08/2024

NO Thursday Virtual Inclusion Activity for this week due to Fall Break! Enjoy your break and we will see you all next week for fun and friendship.

Need zoom link? Email [email protected]

10/01/2024

Thursday Virtual Inclusion Activity for October 3, 2024!!
DRUM ROLL🥁
GUESS THE MOVIE 🎥 🍿

Need zoom link? Email [email protected]

09/30/2024

🗣️There’s still time to register for the Best Buddies Transition Program Information Session.

Best Buddies in Hawai’i is launching a Pre-Employment Transitions Services Program during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Interested in more information?
Register via QR code or link and Attend our Information Session on Friday, October 18 from 6-7:30pm at University Laboratory School.

The program will host 6-workshop sessions centered around career readiness that includes but not limited to:
*Self Advocacy
*Workplace Readiness
*Job Exploration

Requirements:
- Attend the in-person info session in October (to be considered for Fall Cohort)
-18 years or older
-Adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities
-Complete a membership application with Best Buddies Staff

Can’t wait to see you there! Any questions, please email [email protected]

09/29/2024

🚨Reminder - Monthly Ambassador Training this Wednesday via Zoom from 4-5pm.

Need the link? Email [email protected]

Objectives:
1. Contract & Commitment
2. Importance of setting goals
3. Develop SMART Goals

Photos from Best Buddies Hawaii's post 09/27/2024
09/26/2024

Fall 🍂 has arrived and we are happy to continue our virtual Thursday activities with you all.

Here are the October 🎃 2024 activities we have lined up.
Oct 3 - Guess the Movie📽️
Oct 10 - NO ACTIVITY (FALL BREAK)
Oct 17 - Kahoot
Oct 24 - Halloween 👻 Trivia
Oct 31 - Halloween Hangman

If you are a member of any of our Best Buddies Hawai’i chapters or programs and are looking to connect with your peers for an hour of fun, please join us.

If you still do not have the zoom link, email [email protected] today! See you soon.

09/16/2024
09/08/2024

Are you looking to make an impact in the world 🌎? How about providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hawai’i?

Best Buddies in Hawai’i is looking for full-time workers to support, manage and develop one to one friendship programs and career readiness and transition for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.

If interested, scan QR code, go to link or email [email protected] to inquire and apply today.

09/02/2024

🗣️OFFICE IS CLOSED Today

On this Labor Day, we honor and appreciate the dedication and hard work of all our Best Buddies volunteers who have support the mission of inclusion and belonging over the years.

Mahalo Nui Loa 🤙🏼🫰🏼from the staff at Best Buddies in Hawai’i

We will see you tomorrow!

08/26/2024

Happy Motivational Monday🎉
We hope your weekend was grand and you are ready to charge the week for inclusion and friendship.

🚨Due to no staff this week, we will resume our weekly Thursday zoom activity next week. This week is canceled. Please independently reach out to a friend and check in on their week. We look forward to another fun activity soon.

08/20/2024

🗣️Hawai’i Members Only 🚨
Join us this Thursday 8/22 from 4-5pm via zoom to learn a new recipe.
We will be showing you all how to make a delicious Oreo Rice Krispies Treat!! Join in by making your own at home.
Or
Purchase your kind of donut and fixings to decorate and show and tell with the group. We will do a friendly contest on whose donut looks more delicious.🍩

Can’t wait to see you all. Email [email protected] for zoom link if don’t have already.

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