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Who are our Friends with disabilities?

Our Friends are adults (18 and over) with mild disabilities who do many things very well! They tell jokes, laugh at your jokes and appreciate art, drama or sports. Their disabilities don’t affect their ability to have fun with a friend like you.

What kinds of programs are available?

We offer two programs, Friend2Friend Community & Friend2Friend MAGIC. The Friend2Friend program matches volunteers with adults who have mild disabilities in one-to-one friendships. You and your friend do fun things in the community that you both enjoy. Those participating in Friend2Friend MAGIC (Monthly Activity Groups In the Communtiy) get to know each other at monthly, pre-planned group activities at different venues througout the community. Both programs are designed to foster meaningful and fun friendships.

What types of activities do we share together?

Whatever your interests, you can share them together! We help you discover things to do and places to go around town. We send out a weekly email highlighting happenings and events around Boston and Massachusetts. From time to time, we also have tickets to the theater, movies, museums and sporting events. We plan a number of group events throughout the year, like Hanukkah parties, Passover Seders and bowling events. MAGIC matches have fun eating out, bowling, enjoying pizza and game night as well as other seasonal activities. We want to make it as easy as we can for you to do fun things together!

What happens when I have questions?

A staff person is always available to answer any of your questions; offer advice; or be of support.

How do I become a volunteer?

Submit an Application: Submit an on-line application and we will contact you within the next few days.

Schedule an Interview: A member of our professional staff will contact you to set up a time to meet and discuss your background, interests and hobbies. We will also ask you about what you are looking for in your match with a potential "Friend."

Give a call - it's easy!: It’s a wonderful and fun opportunity to learn more about the program and to get general information about disabilities.

Become a "Friend": After you have successfully completed the above three steps, a member of our professional staff will contact you to tell you about a potential Friend who shares common interests, hobbies and lives nearby. If you agree – it’s time to set a match date! On your match day, you and a staff member will visit your new Friend’s home to get acquainted. You are now ready to have fun! From then on, we provide support for you during the length of your match.

What if I am an adult with a disability and would like to be part of the program?

Please contact Jan at 617.558.6548 for more information.