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Calling all alumni: keep the circle of friendship going!

Those who have either worked or volunteered at Friendship Ventures share a unique bond: the experience of a lifetime. You consistently speak of the special privilege of getting to know and encourage children and adults with disabilities while also sharing in the joy of discovery, friendships and accomplishments. You speak of how your Friendship Ventures experience changed you for the better in ways large and small. You speak of the immeasurable reward of contributing to a better world. Check out this sampling of alumni reflections.

Remember, Celebrate and Stay Connected
Now there’s a way to connect with fellow alums, to sustain all that was so meaningful about the Friendship Ventures experience, to share and compare what you’ve taken forward into life after Friendship, network for career advancement and remain active in this very special fraternity.

We know there are great Friendship Ventures stories out there, and now there’s a way to share them with others who “get it” in the way only other alums can. Add a few pictures, and you’ve  increased the chances of triggering more memories from fellow alums. You may be surprised at the feedback you get! Go tohttp://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=62543732935

Career Development Opportunities
As Friendship Venture alumni, you can draw on your past camp experiences and use them to help you in your chosen line of work.  Maybe you are thinking of joining the medical field or you’re a teacher working with youth with disabilities. Whatever line of work you’re in, you can always draw from your time at camp and network with others in your field. Post your requests or comments on the alumni career-building box in the official Friendship Ventures Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=62543732935.

Keep the Circle Going
Friendship Ventures Alumni have a unique ability to financially support our camps, either through monetary giving or in-kind gifts, because you have seen firsthand how camp helps children and adults with disabilities. You have seen the need, and now you have a chance to help. Need some inspiration? Check out this exclusive, alumni-only way to leave your mark on Camp Friendship.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our alumni are a valuable resource for recruiting new volunteers to help at camp. You have been here… you have served…now you can pass on your experiences to others and encourage them find out how volunteering can impact their lives, too.  It’s also an opportunity to come back to camp and volunteer again, in whatever way fits your life right now. What a great way to continue to enrich lives! Click here to find out what volunteer opportunities are there and how to get involved.


Opportunities to Tell Our Story
One of the best ways to make people aware of the awesome things that we do here is to be an ambassador of Friendship Ventures in your community. Being a part of our alumni helps you keep up to date with the great things we are doing here daily at camp, and that means you can spread the word to those you meet who may benefit from what our camps and travel experiences offer. So spread the word! If you know of a media opportunity in your community, contact Mary Beth Schleif  at mbschleif@friendshipventures.org

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