BeFRIEND Young Professional Advisory Board

We are a group of driven young professionals in the Northwest Denver Area, who want to enhance our community by supporting our Friends with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We meet once a month, every third Thursday evening. Our meetings rotate through a cycle of informational/planning, team building/networking, and volunteering at FRIENDS.

• To BeFRIEND professionals in the community to spread FRIENDS’ mission and strategic objectives
• To raise funds to support FRIENDS’ Day, Residential, Supported Employment, Social & Travel, and Behavioral Support programs
• To cultivate greater community awareness and to build partnerships in the Broomfield area and beyond
• To provide social, networking, development and volunteer opportunities that promote individual professional growth and organizational support for young aspiring and charitable professionals
• To increase corporate community and support

• Attend monthly meetings
• Volunteer at 2+ BeFRIEND sanctioned volunteer opportunities
• Attend quarterly “At FRIENDS” & “Happy Hour” meetings as able
• One year of service on the Advisory Board
• Commit to holding a FRIENDSgiving Campaign
• Attend FRIENDS fundraising events as able (Topgolf Tournament, FRIENDS Luncheon & Fashion Show, and Variety Show)