November Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Leslie Leslie began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year in conjunction with fulfilling the requirements of her Bachelor's Program at USF. Leslie is majoring in Psychology and has a passion for working with individuals with Down syndrome. Not only does she help with any task that we give...
October Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Bryn Bryn began volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse Tampa at the beginning of her freshman year of high school (2020). She chose GiGi’s after it was recommended to her. She felt it was the perfect fit for her since she loves working with kids. She's mostly volunteered with Leaps &...
September Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Cecilia Cecilia joined GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa in the fall of 2020 as a volunteer with the LMNOP Program. During her time with us, she has taken on additional roles, such as attending the Glazer Children’s Museum Sunshine Day on the last Sunday of each month. In addition, she has...
August Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Nicki Rawlings Nick Rawlings is a founding parent of GiGi's Playhouse Tampa, which opened in August 2018. She has been a key leader in forming the playhouse and keeping it operational since it opened, and continues to be involved. Most recently, Nicki brought the Cheer Gems Program to the...
July Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Yan Ping Yan Ping joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in 2019 as a parent. She quickly became involved in volunteering. She has helped with many programs and events and has recently become our Math Coordinator. Leading the Math Tutoring Program, Yan Ping is a huge asset to our playhouse family....
1st Year of Amina Grace Speech and Language Program Recap
1st Year of Amina Grace Speech and Language Program Ends on a High Note The Amina Grace Speech and Language Program has provided GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa participants the opportunity to build on their existing communication skills with individualized therapy sessions. With the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, GiGi’s Playhouse...
June Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Yaneisy Yaneisy just recently joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa. She began as a volunteer to fulfill college hours and has since become very involved in leading programs and helping with other projects. Yaneisy jumped right in and hit the ground running by offering to lead several programs this summer while...
April Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Michelle Michelle joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year as an intern. Michelle helps with many different projects around the playhouse including data entry, events, cleaning and administrative tasks. She always comes eager to learn and help, and always with a positive attitude. We are extremely fortunate to have Michelle as...
May Volunteer Spotlight
Kyra joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in the fall of 2019 and has continuously volunteered ever since. Kyra helps with many different projects and tasks around the playhouse and leads our Down to Dance Program. She is an amazing dancer, advocate and volunteer. Kyra has also recruited some of classmates to...
March Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Maggie Maggie joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa this year, and immediately began jumping in and getting involved. She has been leading LMNOP on select Saturdays and is always willing to help with other programs when needed. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to help with anything she...
January Volunteer Spotlight – Angela
Meet Angela Angela and her son, Aaron, joined GiGi's Playhouse Tampa in the Fall of 2020 and have been regular participants ever since. When Angela brings Aaron to the playhouse, she never stays in one place long, always asking what she can do to help. She has completed various projects around...
Amina Grace Program off to a Great Start!
December 2021 What an amazing first session it has been for our Amina Grace 1:1 Speech & Language Program! I’d like to introduce you to one of my participants, Jenna, who has made amazing progress towards her goals. When Jenna first came to me, she was reluctant to...