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Title : |
| Help Homeless Children Play, Thrive, Grow |
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Volunteer Schedule : |
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Ongoing Volunteers |
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Shifts are available Monday through Thursday between the hours of 3pm and 8pm. A shift is 2 hours long, once a week at the same time and day. |
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Keywords: |
housing / homeless
education / literacy
youth
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Description: |
| Play and make a difference in the life of a homeless child! Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking fun-loving people to volunteer to play with children living in family homeless shelters. |
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Skills: |
| Playspaces are very active environments. PALs must be able to be comfortable in very dynamic, ever changing environments. PALs must be able to be physically and mentally engaging with children ages 0-6 years old. Specifically, a PAL must be able to lift and hold infants/toddlers, move from a standing to seated position on the floor, bend down and lift 25-30lbs., maintain appropriate boundaries, and make sound decisions about safety in a busy environment. |
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Horizons for Homeless Children
Horizons for Homeless Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs and services for young homeless children throughout MA.
425 Union Street
West Springfield, MA
Phone: 413-532-0467
Website: horizonschildren.org
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Contact Person:
Janae Jackson
413-532-0467
western@horizonschildren.org |
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