Our story, mission, values, and the passionate team behind our work.
ShareBuddies is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We exist to provide free, online, interactive social skills sessions to students who face social challenges — at no cost to their families, ever.
Our team of passionate volunteers and mental health experts works tirelessly to ensure that every child — regardless of their communication level or financial background — has access to the social skills support they deserve.
We collaborate with experts in the field of mental health before designing and delivering our social skills services, ensuring our approach is both evidence-informed and deeply human.
Every child belongs. We design our programs to be welcoming and accessible for students of all communicative abilities and backgrounds.
We meet each student where they are, helping them develop communication skills at their own pace in a safe, supportive environment.
We believe in the power of community. Our sessions are built to foster genuine friendships and a sense of belonging for every student.
Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that allows progress to be made. Meet the people who make ShareBuddies possible.
Our volunteers are the heart of ShareBuddies. Whether you're a student, educator, mental health professional, or simply someone who cares about kids — we'd love to have you join our team.
Lead or co-lead our weekly social skills sessions online.
Help develop lesson materials and activities for our programs.
Help us connect with families and support our operations.
Every hour you volunteer helps a child build a friendship that could change their life.
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