Make Kids Happy - Entertain Preschoolers

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Bring joy to the lives of preschool kids by sharing your performing talents. Share your gifts - clowning, dance, juggle, magic, music, puppetry, sing, story-telling, face-painting, comic-book/costumed character appearance, DJ dance party, yoga/exercise/dance for kids, arts & crafts, or whatever! You provide the performance, and we’ll provide an appreciative audience. Special event occurs on Thursday, May 23 rd morning or afternoon. Please complete a Registration Form at http://www.caprw.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/ For additional information contact volunteers@caprw.org or 651-603-5979.

END OF SCHOOL YEAR PARTY INFORMATION:

Thursday, May 23rd; 9-10:30am and/or 2-3:30pm; St Paul;

Note: Entertainers do not have to be there for the entire time, but this is the time-frame of the event. You could perform at several centers during the timeframe, too. We'll discuss the options.

Details: Community Action Head Start is committed to providing low-income families in our community with high quality education for children ages 3-5. Your efforts will help our Head Start teachers and classroom staff to make learning and attending school a fun and rewarding activity for children. Provide entertainment at special events

Supervisor: Family Advocate & Center Education Coordinator

Tasks and Responsibilities: Entertain kids age 3 to 5, their siblings, and families with a brief performance (15 minutes). You may be able to perform several times during the same event or provide mini-shows as you roam throughout the event. Complete and return a timesheet within two days of the event.

NOTE: Other special events occasionally need entertainers, such as staff recognition in November or January. Please indicate interest on the registration form.

Qualifications:

Provide entertainment such as: clowning, dance, juggle, magic, music, puppetry, sing, story-telling, face-painting, comic-book/costumed character appearance, DJ dance party, yoga/exercise/dance for kids, arts & crafts, etc. Let us know your special talent! ;

Ability to engage young children in the entertainment;

Be sensitive to a diverse and inclusive audience;

Must provide at least one performance reference;

Bring your own supplies and equipment;

Performers age 18+; or Age 13+ with an adult chaperone

Time Commitment: At least one-time at a family fun event, which usually occurs on Friday mornings during the school year or assist at a special event. Event is 2-3 hours but you will determine performance length with the supervisor. End of school year party (mid to late May) and various special events may occur at other times or during the summer.

Please indicate your availability to perform in the "Other Skills" section of registration form and if you have a link to a sample performance/appearance or photos/video

Group Size: One to ten members can perform, depending upon location

Opportunity Location: Saint Paul or New Brighton, MN. Could perform at other Head Start centers on different months. Size of audience depends upon location.

Benefits of Volunteering: Gain performance experience, happy smiles, laughter and applause. Knowledge that you are helping children thrive!

For Information Contact:

volunteers@caprw.org or call 651-603-5979; and,

Complete a short-term Registration Form at caprw.org/volunteer