October Volunteer Spotlight: University of Rochester Best Buddies

This month, we are thrilled to shine our Volunteer Spotlight on the amazing Best Buddies group from the University of Rochester! We’ve partnered with Best Buddies in the past for special events, and we are so excited to welcome them back as they join us for even more programs this year.

So far, the group has joined us on Friday nights for Teen Tastic and Fantastic Friends, bringing along some familiar faces and some new ones each time. Both weeks, they arrived early for a tour of GiGi’s and to learn more about our mission and then jumped right in!

Our participants loved meeting new people and form new connections, and the Best Buddies group made sure everyone felt seen, included, and valued. Their energy, kindness, and willingness to interact with everyone in unique ways made the nights extra special.

We can’t wait to continue growing this partnership and creating even more opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate together. Thank you, Best Buddies at the University of Rochester, for sharing your time, and heart with our community!