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ORGANIZATION: Playworks

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We are looking for volunteers to help stuff packets and string medals for our upcoming 5K charity race, Run the Raceway. Great opportunity to earn some volunteer hours, helping with an event in which 100% of proceeds will benefit the non-profit Playworks Arizona.

This opportunity is taking place from 11:30 am to 5:30 PM on Thursday November 1st at Loma Linda Elementary School in Phoenix

Why volunteer for Playworks?

With a focus on Title 1, low-income schools, Playworks is the leading nonprofit in Arizona utilizing children’s innate love of play to instill social and emotional learning skills that they will need now and into the future. Through partnership with schools and innovative programming, Playworks positively alters the recess climate, reduces bullying and disciplinary incidences, and empowers students to realize their full potential. Playworks brings out the best in every kid! By volunteering with Playworks, you become a part of our mission to ensure that 55,000 Arizona students have access to safe and inclusive play, every day!

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About Playworks

Location:

380 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607, US

Mission Statement

To improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.

Description

Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional health. At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day.

We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. We partner with schools, districts, and after-school programs to provide a service or mix of services including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.

Playworks currently serves more than 1,200 schools in 23 regions across the United States and reaches more than 700,000 students directly and through professional training services

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Thu Nov 01, 2018
11:00 AM - 05:30 PM

WHERE

2002 E. Clarendon Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85016

(33.4914,-112.03763)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • 2-3 hours

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