Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer. GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the skill and dedication of volunteers of various levels of expertise to keep our organization and our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free. Since the first Playhouse opened in 2003, GiGi’s Playhouse programs have always been free for our families. Parents, family members, clinicians, and individuals who believe in the GiGi’s Playhouse mission act as volunteers in GiGi’s Playhouse programs, events, administrative offices, and on our Board. If you are interested in donating your time and talent, let us know!
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Board of Managers
Commitment: Varied-These can either be 1x week, 1x month or on an as-needed basis.
Marketing/PR: contacting media for events, help write press releases, create flyers, help manage social media and other communications.
Writers: for blog, grant writers etc.
Fundraisers: Research and meet with individuals/organizations who would like to sponsor or donate to GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock
Events
Commitment: Varied, 1x a week during event planning a few months before the event
Committee member: Helps plan and organize event. Time commitment varies 1-3 hours monthly minimum.
Chairperson: Oversee the committee and event, some experience with event/people management preferred.
Fundraisers/Sponsorships: Help secure donations for the events by reaching out to organizations in the community, asking for sponsorship and donations
Decorations: Research and secure rentals needed for the event
Food and Beverage: Research and secure food and beverage donations
Day of Volunteers: Helping with registration and other activities.
Program Assistant: Fantastic Friends (ages 18+ participants and volunteers)
Commitment: 1-3 hours monthly depending on frequency of program.
Description: Facilitate small group program (6-10 participants) by leading them in group activities promoting social, language, and motor development. All lessons and supplies are provided.
Program Assistant: TeenTastic (participant age 12-17)
Commitment: 1-3 hours monthly depending on frequency of program.
Description: Facilitate small group program (6-10 participants) by leading them in group activities promoting social, language and motor development. All lessons and supplies are provided.
Playhouse Sitter
Commitment: Varied – This can be for a few hours or a whole day.
Description: We need a dedicated person to come, welcome guests at the playhouse during open hours.
Tutors
Commitment: 60-120 minutes weekly depending on availability.
Description: Come help a child, teen, or adult learn to read! Help them learn in a friendly environment using tools and skills we provide. Change a life today through our one on one literacy tutoring program!
Marketing Team
Commitment: 60-120 minutes weekly depending on how busy the playhouse is and task at hand.
Description: Are you constantly on Facebook? Are you good at expressing yourself in writing? Do you need something you can do from the comfort of your home? This is for you! Come help us spread the word about GiGi’s through our many marketing channels. Professional marketing person pref but NOT required! We will train!