Friends in Action

17 Main St, Durham, Nh 03824, Usa
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Our missionTo enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities by creating inclusive social and recreational opportunities.

Friends in Action

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Dancer-cize

Off the wall non-structured dance class to get blood flowing and hearts racing. We use ribbon dancing, instruments, and hula hoops to create a fun and silly experience. If you like to be silly and dance, come join us. If you have any kind of dance background, come lead a class. Wear comfortable clothing. Volunteers can help participants with movements, keep everyone excited, think of new activities, and act silly.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Movie Night

Come join the group to watch a great movie at the theater (Portsmouth Cinemagic or O’Neil Cinema). Volunteers help with ticket and food purchases and enjoy the movie. Volunteers are expected to purchase their own movie ticket.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Friday Night Socials

The Friday Night Social is Friends in Action’s biggest program. On any given Friday, there can be 60-80 people having a great time dancing, playing basketball, doing craft projects, playing games, eating pizza, and socializing. There is always a DJ who plays great music that gets everyone dancing. Volunteers can join in on any of the activities. They often will play board games with participants who like a break from the noise of the music or they can be found having a great time dancing.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Evenings

Basketball Volunteer

Our participants love to play basketball. Some participants have been playing together for ten years. They are really good. You’ll be amazed at some of the great shooters we have. Wear comfortable clothing and good sneakers. Volunteers play basketball, keep score, and help with substituting players.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Bowling

Come join us for some great bowling. Volunteers help keep score, visit with participants and bowl if they would like. Cost to bowl is $7.50 per person.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings

Wildcat Friends

Wildcat Friends was created to give young adults with developmental disabilities a college experience. This unique program starts with lunch at Holloway, followed by a recreational activity and then class. Volunteers are asked to commit for the entire semester in order to participate. Volunteers help the group get from place to place and work with leaders to support activities. Volunteers may be assigned to one person who may need a little extra help during transitions and activities.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings
How you helpVolunteers join in and support activities that help people with disabilities make friendships and discover new activities and interests.
About usFriends in Action endeavors to combat the social isolation that many people with disabilities experience. This is done through an integrated approach that promotes inclusion practices. Friends in Action recognizes, encourages and promotes a variety of relationships in many settings. Friends in Action believes that accessible activities that address the needs of people with disabilities need to be facilitated in order for more choices to be available.
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