Nathaniel's Hope Buddy Break

Buddy Break is a FREE Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs (VIP kids) have FUN while their parents get a BREAK. At Buddy Break, VIP kids and their siblings make new friends, play games, do crafts, hear children’s stories, enjoy music, and more! Meanwhile, parents get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities, usually for three hours on a Friday night or Saturday morning.

VIPs include kids with any physical, cognitive, medical, or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile. This program is for VIP kids ages 2 to 16, as well as siblings K4 to fifth grade. Some Buddy Break locations have expanded their programs to serve a wider age range based on the need in their communities.

Volunteer at a Buddy Break
Get started in 3 easy steps:
Find a Buddy Break location near you
Contact that location’s coordinator and schedule a time to go Buddy Training 101 to be a Buddy!
Register as a Volunteer Buddy

Locations:
Calvary Church
1199 Clay St
Winter Park, FL 32789

Buddy Break Coordinator:
Lauren Schubert
407-644-1199
BuddyBreak@calvaryorlando.org

Northland Church
530 Dog Track Road
Longwood, FL 32750

Buddy Break Coordinator:
Susan Hubbard
407-937-1749
BuddyBreak@northlandchurch.net