Posts Tagged ‘volunteer’
#10 – Meet the Rockstar Leaders
We’ve made it to day 10 of this rockstar series! Thank you for sticking with us and learning more about the individuals who participated in the spring 2024 GiGi Prep & Achievers programs. We highly encourage you to scroll through the blog if you missed any. Like all programs here at GiGi’s, this program was…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Best of All
Every month we recap special happenings, events, and people that inspired us. We refer to these as Best of All moments. The recaps are featured in a report for our board and the national office. We will begin featuring them here on our blog so you can see all the amazing happenings and people who…
Read MoreThe A Team is here!
Please help us welcome Ashley & Aryn to our Playhouse. They are both interns from St Ambrose spending some time with us here this spring. Ashley My name is Ashley Todorov. I am a senior at Saint Ambrose University in Davenport IA. I am a psychology major and a mom to be in June. I…
Read More3 steps to get started!
Ever thought about becoming a volunteer here at GiGi’s? The beginning of a new year is a great time to get started! GiGi’s is 99% volunteer-run and we need your help to make all the free purposeful programs possible. YOU can make a difference in the life of an individual with Down syndrome. Together we…
Read More2022 Gala Awards
Every year we take some time to recognize a few volunteers and/or participants at the annual Gala and this year was no different. At GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers and participants are at the heart of what we do. In 2022, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities has logged close to 4000 volunteer hours with volunteers performing various roles…
Read MoreUntil Next Time
Many of you met our friend Kathryn at the Playhouse this summer. We’re sad to see her internship come to an end. We asked her to share a little about her experience and below is what she had to say! My name is Kathryn Benshish, and I just completed my summer internship at GiGi’s Playhouse.…
Read MoreMeet Maria
Here at GiGi’s, we’re gearing up for spring and our local colleges are beginning their first semesters for 2022. We are excited to have 3 interns joining us this spring (two from St Ambrose University and one from Augustana College). They are hitting the ground running with great ideas, planning, and so much more. Today…
Read MoreGala Awards 2021
As most of you know, GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers are at the heart of what we do. In 2020, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities logged close to 1800 volunteer hours with volunteers performing various roles within the Playhouse and that is during COVID times!!!! From virtual math and literacy tutoring, virtual group programs, to event committee members…
Read MoreMay Activities 2021
We are so excited to be transitioning to some in-person programs! Actually, we’ll be offering many in a hybrid format; which means some in-person participants and some virtual participants. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and take all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. If joining us in person: masks are…
Read MoreMarch 2021 Best of All!
Each month we look back on the previous month and choose 3 stories to share with our board and the national office. We also highlight many of them on the Best of All Wall here at the Playhouse! Here’s a look back at March 2021! Participant Best of All: This month’s Best of All goes…
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