Chapter leaders should be selected at the start of the school year and are trained to support the Best Buddies chapter at their school and support the mission in action. Chapter leaders should uphold Best Buddies expectations and serve as a role model for their chapter. Leaders  are expected to meet regularly to plan meetings, communicate goals and challenges, and support the mission in their school. The officer team should be developed to meet the needs of the chapter; any position that helps promote growth and sustainability for the chapter is encouraged, though most chapter officer corps consists of a Chapter President,  Vice President, Buddy Director, Secretary and Treasurer. Chapter advisors are also crucial members on the leadership team that correlate to the success of the chapter.

As a chapter leader, you are expected to keep your chapter’s portal up to date on Best Buddies Online, including managing the chapter roster, making matches, ensuring the chapter  calendar is up to date with meetings and activities, and submitting the mid-year and end of year snap shot.

If you are interested in being a leader in your chapter, be sure to discuss opportunities with the current officer team and advisor at your school. To apply for a leadership position, log into your Best Buddies Online account.