Volunteer Play Rangers Needed in Capital Heights, MD! Bring the Power of Play!
ORGANIZATION: Playtime Project
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Every year, approximately 2,000 children experience homeless here in the District. The Homeless Children's Playtime Project's volunteer Play Rangers spend one evening a week bringing the transformative power of play to children living in family shelters in D.C. Play is proven to helps children learn and heal from trauma, and the Homeless Children's Playtime Project needs YOU today!
The mission of the Homeless Children's Playtime Project is to cultivate resilience in children experiencing family homelessness by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences.
We are especially looking for volunteers in Prince George’s County: Capital Heights, MD!
To become a volunteer, you'll complete two training sessions and undergo a background check. You can find and register for upcoming training dates on our website here.
1 Shift
- Sun Sep 01, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM EST - FULL
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About Playtime Project
Location:
1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Playtime Project (Playtime) is to cultivate resilience in children experiencing family housing insecurity by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences.
Description
Playtime Project is a small staff team supported by countless volunteers providing weekly activities, healthy snacks, and opportunities for play to the children at shelters, schools, and community spaces in DC and Prince George's County, MD. Through weekly children’s programs at multiple locations, volunteers provide playful games, chances to learn through art, movement and imaginative play, one-on-one attention and caring adult supervision for children.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
1400 Doewood LaneCapitol Heights, MD 20743
(38.91026 ,-76.92672 )
DATE POSTED
August 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Child Development
- Multi-Tasking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm; six-month commitment once a week.