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 educational, therapeutic-based, and career development…

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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 friends in GiGi’s Kitchen and…

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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, who was born with Down…

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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 role as Program and Volunteer…

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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 at Walsh including being a…

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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 new number, taking just one…

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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 am currently working for Direction…

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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 making a positive impact on…

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