#Volunteer Spotlight
Mary Swanson – Volunteer Spotlight
This month, we are thrilled to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Mary Swanson, a dedicated volunteer who embodies the true spirit of generosity and service. Mary has been an incredible asset to GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities, always ready to step in and lend a hand whenever needed. Whether it’s assisting with events, providing support in…
Read MoreJackie and Courtney Turnquist – Volunteer Spotlight
For November’s Volunteer Spotlight, we are excited to recognize Jackie and Courtney Turnquist! These incredible sisters bring warmth, enthusiasm, and positivity to every program they’re part of. Whether it’s through their work with our Drama Troupe, GiGi Kitchen Kids, Fantastic Friends On the Go, or Social Skills programs, their dedication and impact are truly inspiring.…
Read MorePeter and Griffin – Volunteer Spotlight
In our October Volunteer Spotlight, we’re excited to recognize two familiar faces you may see at LMNOP—Peter and Griffin! Both are adult ambassadors who have been volunteering with LMNOP for the past few months. Peter and Griffin work alongside our Speech and Language Pathologist, Rae, supporting the program by setting up, assisting participants, and helping…
Read MoreThe Houseman’s – Volunteer Spotlight
Meet the Houseman Family! In our September Volunteer Spotlight, we are thrilled to recognize the Houseman Family: Arron (“Big Guy”), Nancy, Taylor, and Danny, who have been an integral part of GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities community since 2013. From DJing our dances, MCing our Gala, driving our van, leading our Drama Troupe program, and creating…
Read MoreMaryanne – Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Maryanne Our volunteer spotlight for May is Maryanne! Maryanne has been volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities since last summer. She first heard of GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities when her granddaughter was born with Down syndrome, and she wanted to find an organization to help make a difference in the Down syndrome community. Her…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Celia
Introducing Celia, one of our amazing volunteers! She has given of her time on and off at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities for 8 years. “I love my GiGi’s friends! There is not a program or day that I don’t look forward to coming to the Playhouse and being with my volunteer and participant friends!” said Celia. We know our participants look forward to seeing her as well. She is always greeted with a loud yell of “Celia” followed by a big hug.
Read MoreMolly – Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Molly, an invaluable volunteer! Molly has been volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities for 4 years. She first heard about GiGi’s when one of her students shared their love of GiGi’s. “Once I heard about how much they loved it I knew I had to check it out.” Said Molly.
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“Oh where do I start? Volunteering at GiGi’s is like entering a joy-filled wonderland. I’ve learned that laughter is contagious, kindness is magic, and dancing like nobody’s watching is a life skill. It’s not just about giving it’s about receiving a truckload of positivity in return.”
Read MoreLillian – Volunteer Spotlight
Lillian is one of our phenomenal volunteers that has been helping us out since 2018! She has helped us out as a consistent volunteer assistant pre-pandemic with Fantastic Friends, Teen Tastic, Holiday Parties, Dances, and Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. Since the pandemic Lillian jumped in as a volunteer assistant virtually with Fantastic Friends, Teen…
Read MoreConcordia Students: Aisha, Anna, Jordyn, Lauren, Taylor – Volunteer Spotlights
A Recent Leaps and Bounds! Mentors to Concordia Students We are so honored to have our phenomenal Concordia students: Aisha, Anna, Jordyn, Lauren, and Taylor be an important part of our GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities community. These Doctoral students are pursuing a DPT or Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, while at the same…
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