Because most Buddy Walks are organized on the local level, involving a small region of a state, or just a few towns, the involvement of volunteers is critical to the event’s success.

As a Buddy Walk volunteer, you may be given participation options such as being a committee member, helping to put together goody bags, recruiting participants, fundraising by seeking sponsorship from local businesses or helping on the day of the event.

For information on volunteering at a Buddy Walk in your community, please contact your local Buddy Walk organizer or click on Find A Walk to locate a Walk in your area.

To volunteer for the New York City Walk, please contact the National Down Syndrome Society at 800-221-4602 or nycbuddywalk@ndss.org.