{"id":142078,"date":"2025-06-05T17:06:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/?p=142078"},"modified":"2025-06-05T17:07:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:07:03","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-sofia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/2025\/06\/05\/volunteer-spotlight-sofia\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Sofia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Canton, we\u2019re grateful to shine a light on one of our incredible volunteers, Sofia, whose compassion and dedication have made a lasting impact on our Playhouse community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia is a Canton native and a proud graduate of McKinley High School\u2019s Class of 2020. After earning her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology, she continued her academic journey and is currently pursuing her Master\u2019s in School Counseling at The University of Akron. In addition to her studies, Sofia shares her talents at the YMCA, where she teaches preschool, leads before\/after school programs, and helps run summer camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia\u2019s enthusiasm for working with children shines in everything she does. She loves trying new things and exploring new places, cooking up delicious meals, getting outside in nature, diving into a good book, and relaxing with some coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Her connection to GiGi\u2019s Playhouse began through family friends who are members of the Playhouse (The Big Dog – iykyk). Wanting to give back to the community and work with children, Sofia eagerly joined as a volunteer, and we\u2019re so lucky she did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia first got involved as a Literacy and Math Tutor, using her background in psychology and education to support our participants\u2019 academic growth. More recently, she has brought her energy and heart to our GiGiFIT Infant and Preschoolers classes. Watching the youngest participants build strength, coordination, and confidence each week has become one of Sofia\u2019s favorite parts of volunteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI love watching the infants and preschoolers grow so much over the course of GiGiFIT,\u201d she shared. \u201cEvery week they gain so many skills in such a short amount of time!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Sofia\u2019s calm presence, creativity, and care for every individual she works with truly make her an example of our core value, Best of All, in action. We are so grateful to have her as part of the GiGi\u2019s Playhouse Canton family!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Inspired by Sofia\u2019s story? Whether you\u2019re passionate about teaching, fitness, events, or simply spreading joy, there\u2019s a place for you at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse! Visit gigisplayhouse.org\/canton\/volunteer <\/a>to learn how you can get involved and make a difference today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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