Baseball Buddies

Baseball Buddies are students age 12 – 18 that will help their partners through assisting the player on the field by acting as a guide for blind children, pushing a wheelchair-bound child around the bases, or helping them bat or field the ball as needed.  As a Buddy, your job is to simply be a friend by interacting with the player, engaging the child in conversation to keep their attention on the game, and encouraging them through lots of praise.  The amount of direct assistance each player will receive is dependent on their specific needs.  A Buddy is there to protect the player at all times while allowing them as much freedom as possible to play his/her own game. 

LLL is looking for Buddies that are of good character, can relate well to all types of people, enjoy working as part of a team, and are ready to apply themselves in an enthusiastic and dedicated fashion.  All Buddies will be asked to make a weekly commitment to a player and their family.  A mandatory Buddy training will be provided by LLL and will be required prior to the start of the season.  The training is scheduled for Saturday March 1, 2008 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Students interested in becoming a Baseball Buddy will be required to complete a registration form by February 15, 2008. 

Have questions?  Please contact Stephanie Burns for more information.

Links:
Baseball Buddy Volunteer/Commitment Form

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