Benefits of Being a Tutor
When the word tutor is used, we think of the person whose job is to give extra help to a student who struggles. Though that is a true, being a tutor is much more than that. During my time as a tutor, I learned that my role not only benefited...
Volunteer Spotlight – Taylor and Amanda
This month we would like to recognize Taylor and Amanda in the Volunteer Spotlight! They have been volunteering here at the Playhouse since last fall. They are both currently working as Social Work Interns at local Quad City area schools and anticipate to graduate in May of this year with our MSW...
GiGi Prep – Confidence and Communication
Just like anything in life, the best way to be successful is through confidence and practice! GiGi Prep is a unique six-week program offered to adults 18 and older with Down syndrome that focuses on healthy habits, confidence, and career skills. This is the beginning of the GiGi U continuum...
321 days of meeting new friends
Have you been enjoying all the social media buzz around the 321 days of acceptance? We have! It's fun to be introduced to participants from Playhouses around the network. We've met Lexi, Leo, Griffin, and Brooke just to name a few. We consider them our friends even though we may...
It’s field trip time of year!
Making the Most of Field Trips (Information from Handy Handout 282 from Super Duper Inc) Field trips are beginning again at school for the spring. They are a fun way for children to learn as they explore different places outside the classroom. Children can find field trips to be exciting...
321…. the countdown is on
If you following the blog or Facebook page for GiGi's national office, you may have noticed an exciting announcement that was made yesterday. In 4 days, GiGi's as a nationwide network will be launching a new awareness initiative related to World Down Syndrome Day which is March 21st (3/21). We will...
Volunteer Spotlight – Beth Takemoto
Please help us celebrate Beth Takemoto as the Volunteer Spotlight this month. Beth has been volunteering at the Playhouse for about 4 years. Beth works for John Deere as a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor. She attended Iowa State University with a major in Industrial Engineering and earned an EMBA from Iowa...
Volunteer Spotlight
Please help us recognize Jordan Furosi as the Volunteer Spotlight for the month. Jordan is originally from San Jose, CA and is currently a student at Augustana college. He began volunteering at the Playhouse this past fall as part of as assignment/project for a class. He is Communications Studies major,...
Host Families
Host Families: Why are they so important? GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities runs programs mostly on weekends, and families here in the Quad Cities enjoy spending mornings with us. We love spending weekend mornings with all of you! We have many different types of volunteers here at the Playhouse. We have...
On the fence about volunteering at GiGi’s?
Have you thought about volunteering at GiGi's but just haven't taken the steps to do it? Have you been thinking about spending more time volunteering but not sure when, where, or how? Check out the recent blog post that our national office shared! It may not only help you jump...
