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ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children
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Two hours of play can make a lifetime of difference! Volunteers are needed to spend time playing with young children living in family homeless shelters throughout Massachusetts. The highest need for volunteers is currently Dorchester and Roxbury.
Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing quality play and opportunities for early education. Volunteer with homeless children at a Horizons Playspace in one of more than 120 family shelters state-wide including in the Greater Boston area. A commitment of 2 hours a week for 6 months and formal training are required.
The next training takes place on:
Saturdaay, June 17th
9:30am to 12:30pm
Roxbury, MA
To find out more or to apply, call 617-553-5488 or visit horizonschildren.org/pals. Please join us in giving homeless children a better tomorrow.
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About Horizons for Homeless Children
Location:
1785 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119, US
Mission Statement
Horizons for Homeless Children is committed to improving the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and helping 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.
Description
Horizons for Homeless Children is looking for caring, dependable individuals to interact and play with children living in homeless family shelters and domestic violence programs across the state.
Our Playspace Program is based on the belief that play is essential for child development. Our Playspace Program ensures that each child living in a homeless shelter in Massachusetts has the opportunity for developmentally appropriate play.
We build age-appropriate, child-friendly, educational Playspaces in shelters and stock them with books, developmental toys, and art supplies. Every Playspace includes: an infant area, a literacy area, an arts and crafts area, a manipulative area, and a dramatic play area.
Playspaces are staffed by trained volunteers, called Playspace Activity Leaders (PALs), who commit two hours weekly for at least six months. PALs enable parents to to participate in activities such as parenting groups, budgeting classes or job searches.
Interested in becoming a Playspace Activity Leader? Apply Today! https://horizonschildren.org/application/
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1705 Columbus AvenueRoxbury, MA 02119
DATE POSTED
May 18, 2017
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for 6 months