volunteer
Why we run…
Four years ago we met our beautiful, sweet Tera. Shortly after our first meeting, we received some news that changed our lives forever; Tera has Down syndrome. That first day was difficult as we simultaneously celebrated her birth and tried to wrap our minds around what this new information meant for her and for us…
Read MoreA volunteer experience…
Enjoy this short story written by one of our young (15yr old) volunteer, Courtney M. She is wise beyond her years and we are so very lucky to have her at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry Co. As I opened the door to the Playhouse, thought were swirling around my head. Were the kids going to like…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed
We are getting ready for our big move; on Friday Feb. 12th and Sat. Feb. 13th we are having a “pack and paint day”. If you have an hour or two to come out and give us a hand we would truly appreciate it. Call the Playhouse for me details at (815) 385-7529 or just…
Read MoreEver thought about tutoring?
My name is Heather and I’m a Literacy Tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse in McHenry, Illinois and I can safely say I have been blessed with one of the most fun, most challenging, most rewarding and downright most fabulous volunteer opportunities ever. Basically, I get to help kids and adults with Down Syndrome learn how to…
Read MoreMeet Our Volunteers: Jackie Bueno
Jackie Bueno is a volunteer who hosts Nuestros Angeles, a program where Spanish speaking families can come together! How did you hear about GiGi’s Playhouse? Through our home physical therapist and early intervention. How did you become involved as a volunteer here? I started to take my daughter to the Hoffman Estates location and when…
Read MoreCall for Nominations
GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry Board of Managers announces a Call for Nominations for individuals of the Playhouse community to run for positions on the Board of Directors. There are currently five to seven Director positions open to fill, including, one to two-year terms beginning September 2009 continuing through 2011. We call for nominations to come by…
Read MoreGiGi’s at 2009 Fiesta Days Parade
From our board member, Scott Bradfield: The 2009 Fiesta Days parade takes place on Sunday July 19th at 1:30 pm. This would be a fun and outstanding opportunity to get Gigi’s name out into the community. In order to make this happen I am requesting the assistance of as many Gigi’s families and volunteers. We…
Read MoreVolunteer Open House
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank Come and Make a Difference With Us! Join us for a Volunteer Open HouseApril 29th 7:00 p.m.Here at the McHenry Playhouse – 1720 N. Richmond RdLearn about the ways YOU can help us in our mission…
Read More1st Anniversary & Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. ~Dr. Seuss Please join us for GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry’s1st Anniversary & Volunteer Appreciation Potluck & PlayApril 26th, 200912:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Layton Athletics5402 Austin Ct.Ringwood, IL Please bring a dish to pass and lots of energy to play…
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