Current Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome to GiGi's Playhouse Canton! We're thrilled that you're interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers. At GiGi's Playhouse, we believe in the potential of every individual with Down syndrome, and our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our mission to change lives through consistent delivery of free...
Celebrating Best of All Moments: Branson’s Journey with GiGi’s Playhouse Canton
At GiGi's Playhouse Canton, we believe in celebrating progress, no matter how small, and embracing the journey of continual improvement. In our Amina Grace Speech and Language One-on-One program, each session is a testament to the dedication and resilience of our participants like Branson and the commitment of our wonderful...
Volunteer Spotlight: Dana Brown
Unlocking Worlds Through Words: Dana Brown's Journey at GiGi's Playhouse Canton Greetings, GiGi's Playhouse Canton enthusiasts! Today, we're thrilled to turn the spotlight onto someone whose passion for literacy is not just about reading words but about opening up new worlds. Meet Dana Brown, our exceptional literacy tutor at GiGi's...
Unleashing the Power of Literacy: Celebrating GiGi’s One-on-One Literacy Program
Best of All: Joe and Mhani March is a month of celebration for bookworms and literacy advocates across the nation. It's National Reading Month, a time when we amplify the importance of literacy and the joy of reading. At GiGi's Playhouse Canton, we are proud to be a part of...
Best of All: Tanya
Tanya’s best of all moments are the dance parties after kitchen, she’s a pro dancer and will jam out to any song she hears. Tanya has made many new friends in the kitchen while learning how to cooking, read recipes, and be safe in the kitchen! She has made many...
Volunteer Spotlight: Steven and Aidelni
Meet Steven and Aidelni Martinez Hykes, a dynamic duo whose journey led them from Phoenix, Arizona, to Canton, where they've embraced their roles as active members of the GiGi's Playhouse community. Celebrating nearly a decade of marriage and raising a blended family, including daughters Stephanie, Natalia, and the youngest, Zoë,...
Not Goodbye but See You Later
Dear Families and Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I share some news with you. Due to unexpected developments in my husband's job, we find ourselves relocating back to Oklahoma City. While this brings about new opportunities for our family, it also means that I must resign from my...
Meet Anna!
I'm Anna West! I'm From Greensburg, IN. Currently, I'm in my third and final year of undergrad at Walsh University, majoring in Exercise Science Pre-OT with a minor in Psychology. Next year, I will be pursuing my Master of Occupational Therapy at Walsh. I am also involved with many extracurricular...
Best of All: GiGiFIT Participants!
best of all (noun) \best of all\ is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one...
Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa
Name: Lisa Eliopoulos Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi! I’m a mom of 2 amazing kiddos- Isabelle, 15, and Branson, 7. My husband and I met while I was in high school and have been together for over 20 years! We have 3 dogs and 1 bunny. I...
New Volunteer: Meet Andrea!
Andrea has always had a profound passion for children, particularly those with special needs. She is currently in the final semester of her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA. Post-graduation, Andrea aspires to embark on a fulfilling career as a school-based therapist, dedicated to...
Best of All: Paxton and Olivia
Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. Recommended for ages pre-natal to 36 months. Like all GiGi’s programs, LMNOP is purposeful and...