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Be a Super Hero to a Homeless Child
ORGANIZATION: Horizons for Homeless Children
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Horizons needs volunteers throughout the Greater Boston area to make a difference in the lives of children living in family homeless shelters. By volunteering each week to play children who otherwise wouldn’t have this opportunity, you’ll become their superhero.
Volunteer with homeless children at a Horizons Playspace installed in one of more than 90 family shelters state-wide including in Dorchester. An initial training and a commitment of two hours a week for six months are required.
Upcoming volunteer training:
Saturday, March 24th, 2018
9:30AM-12:30PM
Roxbury, MA
Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing opportunities for quality play and early education. To find out more, view other training dates, or to apply, call 617.553.5488 or visit horizonschildren.org/playspace.
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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 AvenueLocations all over Greater Boston AreaRoxbury, MA 02119
DATE POSTED
January 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Child Care
- Special Needs
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours per week, same day and time each week
- Must have experience with children