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10 people are interested
Volunteer and Play with Children at Family Homeless Shelters in Northeast MA
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Horizons for Homeless Children, a non-profit dedicated to improve the lives of homeless children in Massachusetts, is seeking volunteers to play with children living in family homeless shelters in the Northeast region of Massachusetts, including shelters in Amesbury, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Gloucester, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Revere, and Malden. There are also opportunities across the state.
A commitment of 2 hours per week for 6 months is required. Some daytime hours are available but shifts are primarily evening hours, Monday through Thursday. Please call (978) 557-2182 or visit www.horizonschildren.org to apply online.
Horizons hosts PAL Trainings across the state, throughout the year. The next training in the Northeast Region will be on Thursday, March 9th from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Flint Public Library in Middleton, MA. If you cannot make this particular training, we will have other training opportunities on Tuesday, March 14th from 6:00-9:00pm in Roxbury, MA and on Thursday, March 9th from 6:00-9:00 pm in Framingham, MA that could be convenient for Northeast MA Volunteers!
Volunteers must fill out an application and attend a 3-hour Playspace Activity Leader Training in order to volunteer with Horizons for Homeless Children. We also run background checks and complete reference checks.
All Playspace Activity Leaders must be at least 18 years old to volunteer on their own or be 16 years old and accompanied by parent or guardian during their shift.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please call 978-557-2182 or email us at lschenkel@horizonschildren.org.
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
WHEN
WHERE
149 Main StreetLocations in the Northern Merrimack ValleyAmesbury, MA 01913
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Care
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week; We hope for a 6 month commitment
- A one-time, 3 hour training; Background & Reference Checks