Volunteer

Program Roles

Interested in working directly with GiGi’s Playhouse participants? GiGi's Playhouse offers therapeutic and educational programs for all age groups— from prenatal diagnosis to adulthood. Consider the following roles with one of our programs:

Program Co-Leaders: These volunteers both choose the program activities and facilitate their delivery. Preferred candidates are highly enthusiastic, organized, and hold a particular interest in supporting people with different abilities. While many of our co-leaders have prior experience in developmental therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language development, social work, or special education, it is not required that co-leads have advanced education.

Program Assistants: These volunteers support program delivery by preparing materials, engaging positively with participants, facilitating activities, and celebrating participants’ Best of All moments.

Program Greeters: Greeters ensure the safe entry and exit of program participants and their families during programs. They greet guests as they arrive, and assist with checking in.

Host Family: The Host Family attends the assigned program each session so that no family must attend on their own. They strengthen the community of GiGi’s Playhouse. Host Families often have a family member with Down syndrome, but it is not required.

 

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Immediate Program Volunteer Needs

Fantastic Friends: A fun gathering to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers, and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer-to-peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Recommended for ages 18+. (Held on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays of the month @ 10am - 11:30am)

Destination Discovery: Supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer-to-peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships. All ages welcome. (Held on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays of the month @ 2pm - 3:30pm)

Family Fun: Purposeful activities, games, information and refreshments will help to create friendships and memories. All ages welcome. (Held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month @ 2pm - 3:30pm)

 

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Non-Program Roles

Interested in a volunteer role that doesn’t involve direct family interaction, but still greatly impacts our mission? Below are some of the opportunities to consider.

Marketing and Tech: DEI, Social Media, Content Creation, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Blog-writing, Market Research

* Currently seeking a Social Media Content Creation Specialist! *

Site Operations: Cleaning, Organization, Health & Safety Reviews, Preparing Supports

Other Administrative: Mailings, Grant Research/Writing, Accessibility Support Research, and more.

Community Outreach: Help promote Global Acceptance through iacceptyou.org initiatives in corporations, schools, universities, and communities. Research and report on potential community partnerships, community events, school system changes and needs.

Events: Host or assist with events like our Gala, 5K, Golf, fundraising, auction prizes, setup, cleanup, AV, and more! There are separate committees for major fundraising and family events (anniversary parties, etc.).

Committee/Leadership: Join a National or Portland Board or Committee: Advisory, Marketing, Finance, IT, Programs, Fundraising.

Please be sure to “like” us on Facebook! Questions? Email us at volunteerportland@gigisplayhouse.org