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Summer in the Winter Carnival (Children+Event support)
ORGANIZATION: The Fresh Air Fund
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Help us bring a little summer to our Fresh Air families...in the middle of winter!
We are hosting a free community event that will feature summer-themed carnival games for children and provide application assistance for parents. Fresh Air staff will support parents through the application process, and we need your help to make it a fun experience for the children!
What will you do?
- Host carnival table games
- Support face-painting and balloon animal stations
- Ensure the safety of the children at all times
- Support Fresh Air Fund staff with event facilitation
- Support Fresh Air Fund staff with set-up & break-down of games, tables & other equipment
Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has provided life-changing summer experiences for children from New York City's low income communities. Each year, thousands of children experience outdoor summer adventures through visits with volunteer host families and at The Fund's sleep-away camps in upstate, NY. Fresh Air children also participate in academic enrichment and leadership programs throughout the school year.
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About The Fresh Air Fund
Location:
633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017, US
Mission Statement
The Fresh Air Fund (The Fund), is a nonprofit youth development organization that has provided free, life-changing outdoor summer experiences to more than 1.8 million children from New York City’s underserved communities.
Description
The Fresh Air Fund has provided high-quality outdoor programming to more than 1.8 million New York City youth. Each year, thousands of children (between ages 8-18 years old)experience outdoor summer adventures through visits with volunteer host families along the East Coast and at The Fund's five overnight summer camps in Fishkill, NY, with an additional camp in The Bronx, NY. Fresh Air children also have the opportunity to participate in year-round leadership and educational programs held at our NYC Office.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10-25 41st AveLong Island City, NY 11101
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2020
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Care
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- One day!
- Must enjoy working with families and children