Pajama Program

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community

Location

114 East 39th StreetGround FloorNew York, NY 10016 United States
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Mission Statement

Pajama Program is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports a comforting bedtime routine and healthy sleep for children to help them thrive. We provide new pajamas and storybooks, sleep health education, and caring connections to ensure that children facing adversity--including low family income, housing insecurity, and family instability--have the tools they need for better bedtimes. Since 2001, Pajama Program has delivered over 7.5 million Good Nights for Good Days. Pajama Program provides information, materials, and support to children and their caregivers through a national network of volunteers and partnerships with 4,000 community-based organizations across the United States, including Puerto Rico. Pajama Program also provides local programming in New York City, Atlanta, and metro-Detroit.

Description

Pajama Program is an incredible outlet for people with time and passion to make a positive impact on the lives of the children we serve.

We invite volunteers (18 or older) from a range of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. The caring and compassionate volunteers at our New York City and Atlanta Centers model a key part of a comforting bedtime routine by sharing their favorite bedtime stories with children during Storytime Plus sessions. We aim to have a 3:1 volunteer to child ratio at every Storytime Plus session. During the session, the children receive a snack, a new book of their choice, and a new pair of pajamas. The age range of the children is from 4-12 years old. Sessions last about an hour and run throughout the year.

How to Apply:

  • Visit https://pajamaprogram.org/volunteer/ to begin the application process.
  • Volunteers interested in working with children must be at least 18 years old and are required to complete a background check through our system. Active volunteers must pass a background check every 3 years.
    • The background check requires a $6.95 fee. If you are unable to cover this charge, you may contact volunteers@pajamaprogram.org

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by Angelina M. (2014-10-25 08:03:01.0)
Pajama Program is such a fantastic concept. I really enjoyed being paired up with a child and being able to share a love of reading. You can see how much the kids enjoy it. The space is really comfortable and designed perfect for reading with children. I look forward to volunteering again.
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