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16 people are interested
Train to Play with Children living in Homeless Shelters
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children
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16 people are interested
Did you know that 1 in every 45 children in the U.S will go to sleep without a home this year? Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking fun-loving, dependable people to interact and play with children living in family homeless shelters throughout Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Hours are mainly 6-8pm though we do have a limited number of morning and afternoon shifts. Trainings are held regularly and are listed on our website.
Our next Training will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 9:30 - 3:30pm in Lowell, MA. To register for our next upcoming training, fill out an application at: http://www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org/programs/playspaces/pal-application/
For more information: email northeast@horizonschildren.org or call 978-557-2182.
More opportunities with Horizons for Homeless Children
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Horizons for Homeless Children
Location:
1785 Columbus Avenue, BOSTON, MA 02119, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission The mission of Horizons for Homeless Children is to improve the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and help their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services. Our Vision Every homeless child will have the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive.
Description
Thanks to our specially trained staff, whose efforts are supported and amplified by hundreds of committed volunteers and donors, Horizons provides hope and opportunity to the families we serve. Our four pillars of work include:
Early Education Center: We operate one of the state’s top-ranked early education programs, which starts children along the path toward success at school.
Playspace Program: We give children in shelters play experiences that let them be kids for a few hours each week.
Family Partnerships Program: We give their parents a much-needed respite from the difficulties of homelessness, a shoulder to lean on, and practical guidance toward getting their lives back on track.
Policy & Advocacy: We highlight the unique needs of homeless children and families to ensure they are consistent priorities among policymakers on local, state, and federal levels.
CAUSE AREAS
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Various shelters in Lowell, Lawrence& North Shore areasLawrence, MA 01840
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2014
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