Posts Tagged ‘Volunteers’
December 2021 Program Schedule
The December 2021 program schedule and registration is available on online at gigisplayhouse.org/hillsborough/calendar. Scheduling information to note: GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough will be closed December 24 and 25, 2021 for Christmas; we will be open for the program only on December 31, 2021. The Playhouse new hours of operation are as follows: Sunday, Closed Monday,…
Read MoreAugust 2021 Purposeful Programming
The full August 2021 program schedule is available on our online calendar for participants and volunteers to sign up, but you can read all the details below. Karate Kickers, Wednesday, August 4, 6- 7PM (ages 10+) The benefits of karate for people with Down syndrome are endless. Karate focuses on development of balance, coordination, discipline,…
Read MoreBringing Our Love for Karate to GiGi’s
by Brody and Luke Bouziotis About three years ago, we began volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse because we needed to complete community service hours for Boy Scouts. Since we had just earned our Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do, we decided to sign up to volunteer at the program named Karate Kickers. The program leader at…
Read MoreThank You Mia, Lily, Jessica, Luke and Brody!
Closing the doors for in-person programming due to COVID-19 was a necessary decision for the safety of our program participants and volunteers. GiGi’s Playhouse quickly leapt into action and created GiGi’s at Home. I was amazed by the number of volunteers who stepped up to create content and lead live programs. Within days of suspending…
Read MoreWhy I Tutor
by Kathy Fulham My introduction to GiGi’s was definitely different than many other volunteers, who oftentimes are relatives or friends of participants. Although I live in a different town and had never heard of GiGi’s back then, there was a precious part of my family history that, unbeknownst to me, connected me to it. I…
Read MoreFebruary 2020 Programs & Events
The February calendar at GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough is packed with special events and purposeful programming! Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We continue to ask program participants to RSVP for all programs so that program leaders can accurately prepare. Special Events Valentine’s Day…
Read MoreRecapping the Volunteer Round Table
On Monday, June 03, 2019, GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough Volunteer Coordinator Tom Boon and Playhouse Manager Liz Kepniss sat down with volunteers for a Volunteer Round Table. Over a dinner of pizza and salad, volunteers were given the opportunity to ask questions, share observations, and express concerns. Volunteers also learned about leadership opportunities, including current program…
Read MoreMeet Count Graham: DJ to Special Needs Organizations
by Christy Bouziotis When he’s not hard at work as a computer programmer for United Healthcare, George Graham trades in his laptop, technology manuals, and coding algorithms for turntables, mixers, speakers, and headphones as he transforms into Count Graham, Special Needs DJ! For more than 13 years, George has offered FREE DJ services to any…
Read MoreThank You
Thank you. Two simple words with so much meaning behind them. I say them so many times a day it might seem like a reflex, but I truly mean it every time. Without all my wonderfully generous volunteers who donate their time and talents to the Playhouse, GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough wouldn’t be the amazing place…
Read MoreMeet Our Program Leaders
Our Volunteers: that is what makes GiGi’s Playhouse special from other organizations. The dedication they bring as program leaders, with their very hands on approach working with our families and participants creates such a warm and welcoming environment that we are consistently welcoming more and more families all the time to our growing community. Each…
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