Nathaniel’s Hope Buddy Break
What is Buddy Break?
Buddy Break is a free kids/respite program where children with special needs (VIP kids) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music activities, and more! Siblings have fun too! Meanwhile, their caregivers get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours. Buddy Break is open to church members and non-church members with VIP kids.
Each VIP kid is paired one-on-one with a screened volunteer “Buddy” to participate in that day’s activities.
Read more about Greystone’s Buddy Break Program in the CBFNC The Gathering Newsletter
2018/2019 Dates
All Buddy Break Sessions will be held on Saturday mornings 10 AM to 1 PM
- June 9, 2018
- July No Buddy Break
- August No Buddy Break
- September 8, 2018
- October 13, 2018
- November 10, 2018
- December 1, 2018 (3-5 PM Christmas Party
- January 12, 2019
- February 9, 2019
- March 9, 2019
- April 13, 2019
- May 11, 2019
- June 8, 2019
Who are VIP kids? How do I sign up as a VIP?
VIPs are kids with special needs, which include any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile.
To sign up for the program as a VIP:
Click on the link to open the PDF of each form:
- Go to BuddyBreak and complete the secure online VIP Family Information Form. If you have any siblings that you’d like to have attend Buddy Break, fill out the Sibling form too.
- Contact us to reserve your space at a required VIP orientation. (Contact information is below.) This allows us to meet you and your children and gives you a chance to see Buddy Break before you begin participating.
- Prior to orientation, print and complete the following forms. We will have a notary at orientation to notarize them for you.
- Authorization/Release Form (need to complete for each VIP and Sibling attending Buddy Break)
- Declaration of Consent Form (need to complete for each VIP and Sibling attending Buddy Break)
- Once you have signed up for the program and gone through orientation, you’ll need to make a reservation for each month that you want to attend Buddy Break. Space is limited and pre-registration is required, so register early!
To make a reservation for our upcoming Buddy Break as a VIP:
Email BuddyBreak@greystonechurch.org or call Greystone Baptist Church at 919-847-1333.
Who are Buddies? How do I sign up to be a Buddy?
Buddies are friends of VIPs.
No previous experience with VIP kids is necessary to be a Buddy, just a loving heart, open arms, and a willingness to learn. You must be at least 14 years of age and you will be trained through a two-hour Buddy Training 101 class. You also agree to have a background check run on your information.
To sign up for the program as a Buddy:
- Go to BuddyBreak and complete the secure online Buddy Form.
- Contact us to schedule a visit or reserve your space at a mandatory Buddy Training 101 class. (Contact information is below.)
To make a reservation for our upcoming Buddy Break as a Buddy:
Email BuddyBreak@greystonechurch.org or call Greystone Baptist Church at 919-847-1333.
Contact Information:
Nancy Register, Buddy Break Coordinator
919-847-1333
BuddyBreak@Greystonechurch.org
Other Buddy Break Dates and Locations
To find other upcoming Buddy Break dates and locations, click here or contact Nathaniel’s Hope at 407-857-8224.