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Playspace Activity Leader
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children
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Did you know: at least 1 out of every 24 Massachusetts children is homeless at any given time? Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers to interact and play with children living in over family, teen parent, and domestic violence shelters in Greater Boston and throughout the state. A commitment of 2 hours a week for 6 months is required. We offer daytime and evening shifts, so there is likely to be one that fits your schedule. It is a rewarding and fun experience for everyone involved.
For more information about volunteering with us and for a link to upcoming trainings and our application please visit our website at http://horizonschildren.org or contact one of our regional offices throughout the state.
Greater Boston: (617) 553-5488, boston@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
Central: (508) 755-2615 central@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
Northeast: (978) 557-2182 northeast@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
Southeast: (508) 999-9454 southeast@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
Western:(413) 532-0467 western@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
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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/
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1705 Columbus AvenueRoxbury, MA 02119
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours weekly for at least six months