Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer. GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the skill and dedication of volunteers of various levels of expertise to keep our organization and our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free. Since the first Playhouse opened in 2003, GiGi’s Playhouse programs have always been free for our families. Parents, family members, clinicians, and individuals who believe in the GiGi’s Playhouse mission act as volunteers in GiGi’s Playhouse programs, events, administrative offices, and on our Board. If you are interested in donating your time and talent, let us know!

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

Commitment: Varied-These can either be 1x week, 1x month or on an as needed basis.

Marketing/PR: contact media for events, write press releases, create flyers, help manage social media and other communications.

Community Outreach: connect with local schools, therapy centers, medical offices and other community organizations to build awareness about GiGi's Playhouse, our programs and mission.

Writers: for blog, grant writers etc.

Fundraisers: Research and meet with individuals/organizations who would like to sponsor or donate to GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier NY

Events

Commitment: Varied, 1x a week during event planning a few months before event

Committee member:

Chairperson: Oversee the committee and event, some experience with event/people management preferred.

Fundraisers/Sponsorships: Help secure donations for the events by reaching out to organizations in the community, asking for sponsorship and donations

Decorations: Research and secure rentals needed for the event

Food and Beverage: Research and secure food and beverage donations

Day of Volunteers: Helping with registration and other activities.

Current Volunteer needs:

• 1:1 Math Program Coordinator
• 1:1 Literacy Program Coordinator
• Board Members