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Include
Make space for every person to participate, contribute, and feel that they belong.
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A circle where everyone belongs.
Creating joyful connections, growing young leaders, and making room for every person to be fully included.
Joy belongs to everyone.
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Our mission
Friendship Circle exists to promote inclusion, strengthen leadership, connection, and responsibility in our young teen volunteers, and encourage everyone to volunteer. Together, we help adults and kids with special needs experience the joy, friendship, and acceptance every person deserves.
What guides us
Four ways we grow the circle.
Every interaction is a chance to help someone feel known, valued, and welcome.
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Connect
Build genuine friendships rooted in joy, respect, and shared experiences.
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Lead
Help young volunteers grow in confidence, empathy, and responsibility.
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Volunteer
Bring your time, care, and unique strengths to a friendship that matters.
Photo: Allison Saeng / UnsplashThe heart of the circle
Different strengths. Shared joy. Real friendship.
Inclusion is more than being invited. It is being welcomed as you are, having a voice, and knowing your presence matters.
Lead with care
Make room for all
Young volunteers, big impact
Bring your energy to the circle.
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