{"id":8687,"date":"2017-09-08T09:09:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T14:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/quadcities\/?p=8687"},"modified":"2017-09-08T09:45:43","modified_gmt":"2017-09-08T14:45:43","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-jami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/quadcities\/uncategorized\/volunteer-spotlight-jami","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight – Jami"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This month we would like to recognize Jami as our Volunteer Spotlight! This summer was the first time Jami volunteered at the Playhouse. She volunteered as a tutor for three lucky students and she tutored in math and literacy. She is a Title 1 reading teacher at Erie Elementary in Erie, IL and is working on a masters in reading through Western Illinois University.\u00a0 She has one class remaining to become a K-12 reading specialist. We asked Jami to answer a few questions about her experience here at the Playhouse.<\/p>\n

How did you hear about GiGi’s Playhouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I first heard about GiGi\u2019s through my coworker Joy, when she spread the word about joining a fundraising team for her granddaughter, Zoey, at the annual 5K event.\u00a0 I first heard about the tutoring program from another coworker, Kathy.<\/p>\n

Why did\u00a0you choose GiGi’s as a place to volunteer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was looking for a place to volunteer where I could use my expertise and passion for reading and math instruction.\u00a0 GiGi\u2019s just seemed like a natural fit!<\/p>\n

What has your experience been here at the Playhouse? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"This experience has been unbelievably rewarding.\u00a0 On a professional level, I learned new strategies and methods to help reach the needs of all kids.\u00a0 On a personal level, I got to meet some amazing kids and families.<\/p>\n

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What do you want others to know about volunteering at the Playhouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are many more opportunities to volunteer at the Playhouse than I could have imagined.\u00a0 I\u2019m convinced there is something that appeals to everyone\u2019s skills, hobbies, and experiences.\u00a0 They work with your schedule, and make it easy to volunteer.\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Tell us about your favorite moment\/experience while volunteering.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My favorite moments were the ones where I got to play and laugh with the kids I worked with this summer.\u00a0 Telling jokes with Christian, jumping frogs with Gavin, and busting out my best dance moves with Mila provided lots of laughs and fun!<\/p>\n

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If you would like to know more about volunteering at the Playhouse visit gigisplayhouse.org\/quadcities.<\/p>\n

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