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22 people are interested
Volunteer with Playtime Project - DC General Family Shelter on Wednesday nights
ORGANIZATION: Playtime Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
The Homeless Children's Playtime Project provides trauma-informed play programs for youth ages 6 months - 18 years old at 4 family shelters/transitional housing sites across Washington, DC. Volunteer with us to serve youth, give back to your community, and have fun!
Playtime volunteers serve at one of our sites once a week for two hours, for a minimum of 6 months. In order to become a volunteer, attend a training and complete our volunteer process.
Our next training is Tuesday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30pm at 1525 Newton St NW - attend to start the process of becoming a weekly volunteer!
Learn more at: www.playtimeproject.org/volunteer
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About Playtime Project
Location:
1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Playtime Project (Playtime) is to cultivate resilience in children experiencing family housing insecurity by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences.
Description
Playtime Project is a small staff team supported by countless volunteers providing weekly activities, healthy snacks, and opportunities for play to the children at shelters, schools, and community spaces in DC and Prince George's County, MD. Through weekly children’s programs at multiple locations, volunteers provide playful games, chances to learn through art, movement and imaginative play, one-on-one attention and caring adult supervision for children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
DC General Emergency Family Shelter1900 Mass Ave, SEWashington, DC 20003
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Child Care
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours, once a week, minimum 6 month commitment
- prior experience working with youth