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"This is a program that supports the whole family. The Buddy Program gives my children opportunities to know new things and places."

Margarita, parent to a current Little Buddy, and two former youth
in the School-based, LEAD, and Community-based Programs

About our Programs

Offered at NO cost to our communities

Programs offered from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and Rifle

Collaborating with 16 participating schools

Working with youth ages 6-18

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Community-based Program

The Community-based Program

One-on-one mentoring between an adult volunteer and a youth in our community.

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Community-based Program

“If kids are the future, then the future is surely brighter when those kids grow up feeling secure, feeling heard, and knowing that we care about them.”​- Big Buddy Melissa

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Mentor one youth, and change two lives.

  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
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The School-based Program

One-on-one mentoring between an adult volunteer and a youth at a local school.

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School-based Program

“This program is so impactful because it allows our Little Buddies to have a Buddy who makes them feel valued, and important and allows them to find their worth.” 

Lisa Lowsky, BES Counselor

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One Big Buddy, one Little Buddy, once a week.

  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
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The Peer-to-Peer Program

One-on-one mentoring between a high school volunteer and a youth at a local school

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Peer-to-Peer Program

“I applied to be a high school Big Buddy in the Peer-to-Peer program not knowing what to expect. My Buddy at first was very shy. Luckily, after a couple of weeks, my Buddy opened up and we could talk about anything. Doing this program was really for me to test out if I enjoyed teaching and being a mentor to young students. Thankfully, it has become a little clearer what I am meant to be in this world."

 

Christopher, Peer-to-Peer Big Buddy

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One Big Buddy, one Little Buddy, once a week.

  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
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The LEAD Program

Leadership through Exploration, Action, and Discovery

​Group, experiential mentoring for teens.

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LEAD Program

“I can’t express how useful this program was for just getting to be outside and going places, It’s such an amazing experience and lots of fun. I will never forget all the adventures.”

 

Auryn, LEAD Program Participant

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Every adventure is a lesson in growth!

  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
  • Who are our Little Buddies?
    Community-based Program Little Buddies are local youth ages 6-18, invited by teachers, counselors, parents, community agencies, partners, or themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds and are uniquely intelligent, strong, funny, resilient, passionate, and curious.
  • Program Availability:
    The Community-based Program is available to youth, families, and volunteers from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.
  • Monthly Buddy Pair Activities:
    Community-based Buddy Pairs meet one-on-one 3-4 times a month for activities they enjoy or participate in free Buddy Pair activities and special opportunities organized by Buddy Program staff. Additionally, the Buddy Program partners with local businesses to provide discounted products and services to our Buddy Pairs when they are out together.
  • Ongoing Support
    Mentors, youth, and families receive ongoing coaching and support from our Mentoring Program Coordinating Team.
  • Endless Possibilities
    The possibilities are endless: share chats, explore local spots, or help each other achieve personal goals.
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Mentoring and so much more...

Other services offered by the Buddy Program

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Youth engaged with the Buddy Program have access to:

  • Empowerment Scholarships: a twice-a-year opportunity to apply for $100 of support with extracurricular activity costs

  • Counseling Fund: financial support for counseling and therapy sessions

  • Partnership programs: Buddy Program staff refer youth and families for scholarships with Student Diplomacy Corps, Colorado Outward Bound School, and Holiday Baskets coordinated by St. Peters Episcopal Church

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