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214 people are interested
Volunteer to Play with Young Homeless Children!
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children
Please visit the new page to apply.
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214 people are interested
Make a difference in the lives of local homeless children!
Horizons for Homeless Children needs volunteers to play with young children experiencing homelessness.
It takes just 2 hours a week, but it will make a lifetime of difference.
Opportunities in Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Gloucester, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Revere, Chelsea, Medford, and across Massachusetts.
If you have any questions, please call 978-557-2182 or email us at northeast@horizonschildren.org.
Visit www.horizonschildren.org to apply online.
1 Shift
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evening /
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
2-hour shifts run Monday through Thursday. You choose one shift to attend regularly
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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
Shelter partners in Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill,Revere, Lynn, Salem, Peabody, Chelsea, GloucesterLawrenceLawrence, MA 01840
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Literacy / Reading
- Child Care
- Relationship Building
- Child Welfare
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
- A one-time, 2.5 hour orientation. The next orientation is on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in Peabody. More orientations available in the future.