Give back 2017: Volunteer to give homeless children your time and play.
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children - West
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Looking to give back or help your community grow? ADD VOLUNTEERING WITH CHILDREN IN NEED.Volunteers are needed to play with young children living in family homeless shelters throughout Western MA.
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 3 locations in Pittsfield. A commitment of 2 hours a week for at least 6 months (students: 1 FULL semester minimum) and formal training are required. This is an unpaid opportunity to give back.
Upcoming volunteer training:
Saturday, May 6, 2017
10 AM -- 1 PM
Springfield, MA
YOU CAN APPLY TODAY! To find out more, view other training dates, call 413-532-0467 or apply at horizonschildren.org/palapplication/. Please join us in giving homeless children a better tomorrow.
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About Horizons for Homeless Children - West
Location:
PO Box 175, Southwick, MA 01077, US
Mission Statement
Our mission 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. 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. www.horizonschildren.org
Description
To make play possible in shelter settings, our Playspace Programs build age-appropriate, kid-friendly "Playspaces," equipped with libraries, climbing structures, art supplies - tools to challenge children physically and creatively and allow them to have a place to play, use thier imaginations, and be just who they are...kids.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
N/A multiple locationsPittsfield, MA 01202
DATE POSTED
March 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Literacy / Reading
- Mental Health
- Music Therapy
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 consecutive hours per week, same day and time
- 16/17 yr old applicants must have 18+ parent/guardian volunteer with them