
Friendship
is the best gift you can ever give.
The Arc of South Carolina is a host site coordinator for the University of South Carolina's Best Buddies program.
Best Buddies pairs people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in one-on-one friendships with college students. College Buddy volunteers offer individuals with IDD the chance to explore a new way of life through socialization and new-found friendship.
Individuals are paired with a college buddy to enjoy community outings, such as trips
to USC basketball games, holiday parties, a Best Buddies prom, as well as hosting
canned food drives and various other philanthropy projects.
Please note that Best Buddies registration is only open in August/September of each year, and the program runs through the USC academic year. To get an alert about when registration is open, please sign up for our newsletter.
**Transportation is not included in our Best Buddies program. Parents, guardians, or caregivers are responsible for transportation to and from Best Buddies events and activities.**
Contact us at thearc@arcsc.org or (803) 748-5020
if you have any questions, comments or concerns.