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ORGANIZATION: Pajama Program Reading Center/Atlanta

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ABOUT US

At Pajama Program, we believe that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has the right to a loving good night. Since we can't be with every child at bedtime, Pajama Program Reading Centers are how we reach more children -- giving us additional opportunities to show unconditional love and help children feel appreciated, supported, and cared for.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Our Reading Parties begin with circle time introductions and continue with reading in pairs (1 child to 1 adult) or small groups. During the Reading Party, the children receive a snack, a new pair of pajamas and a new storybook of their choice. The children range in ages from 4-12 years old. Reading Parties last about an hour and run throughout the entire year.

HOW TO APPLY

http://pajamaprogram.org/volunteers/volunteer/

LOCATION

We are located in the Glenwood Park neighborhood.

475-C Bill Kennedy Way, SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

On Street Parking:

  • On street parking is available on Bill Kennedy Way, Garret Street, and Moreland Avenue

Parking Lots:

  • Glenwood Park Parking Lot: Look for large "P" Parking Sign adjacent to Relish Salon. Enter on Garrett Street
  • The Shed restaurant parking lot. Enter on Glenwood Ave

Thank you for helping to fulfill our goals of providing each child with the experience of a caring bond with an adult and the magical gifts of a new pair of pajamas and a new storybook.

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About Pajama Program Reading Center/Atlanta

Location:

475-C Bill Kennedy Way, SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, US

Mission Statement

At Pajama Program, we promote a comforting bedtime routine for children affected by instability to help them thrive. At the Atlanta Reading Center, our programming focuses on shared reading between a child and an adult volunteer. The shared reading experience is aimed to give children a sense of comfort and belonging, so that they feel better prepared for a good night’s rest. We believe that every child has the right to a loving good night, complete with the comforting bedtime ritual of changing into new, clean pajamas and enjoying an enchanting story. Therefore, all of our Reading Center programming is complete with the magical gifts of new pajamas and storybooks to each child that attends a shared reading experience. The children who attend our programming are between the ages of 4 and 18 and visit us from local Community Partners including shelters, Pre-kindergarten/Head Start programs, group homes, Title I schools, and other child-serving organizations.

Description

Pajama Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 that believes that every child, no matter their circumstances, has the inherent right to a loving good night, complete with the comforting bedtime ritual of changing into new, clean pajamas and enjoying an enchanting story. Pajama Program offers at-risk children the unconditional, magical gifts of pajamas and books so that they can enjoy the greatest benefit of a loving bedtime and peaceful good night: a fulfilling good day. After all, good nights are good days.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Thu Feb 15, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

WHERE

475-C Bill Kennedy Way, SEAtlantaAtlanta, GA 30316

(33.723038,-84.34369)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • 1.25 hours

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