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25 people are interested
Be a PAL! Volunteer with Homeless Children
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children - West
Please visit the new page to apply.
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25 people are interested
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PLAY WITH HOMELESS CHILDREN
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 and domestic violence shelters in Western Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. Trainings are held regularly and are listed on our website. Our next training will be held on Saturday, November 15th. For more information: email bjanisieski@horizonschildren.org or call 413-532-0467.
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About Horizons for Homeless Children - West
Location:
PO Box 175, Southwick, MA 01077, US
Mission Statement
Our mission 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. To support our mission, we also advocate on behalf of young children, train educators and human services providers, and provide research on the impact of early education on homeless children. www.horizonschildren.org
Description
To make play possible in shelter settings, our Playspace Programs build age-appropriate, kid-friendly "Playspaces," equipped with libraries, climbing structures, art supplies - tools to challenge children physically and creatively and allow them to have a place to play, use thier imaginations, and be just who they are...kids.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 Union StreetWest Springfield, MA 01089
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for 6 months
- 16 & 17 year old can volunteer w/guardian