Finding purpose through volunteering

Volunteering virtually is such a great way to make an impact in your community. But don’t take our word for it. Let’s hear from Marisa, our Kid’s Club Program Leader this summer, about why she got involved and how she feels about her volunteer role with GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse. 

“I wanted to connect with people and make a small impact in someone’s life, which motivated me to get involved with GiGi’s Playhouse! I volunteer for Kid’s Club as the summer program leader! In Kid’s Club, we work on social skills by having the participants interact with each other and the volunteers, as well as through games and videos! We also work with participants on gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and self-help skills through our crafts and activities. Our main goal in Kid’s Club is to have fun, get to know new people, and continue to expand our knowledge.” 

“My ‘best of all moment’ has been seeing how much progress has been made when it comes to the kids coming out of their “shells” and socializing more. Seeing this progress has made me feel like my volunteer work is truly making a difference. “Volunteering is a great way to be a part of your community, make a difference in the lives of other people, gain new experiences, find a sense of purpose, and gain a whole bunch of knowledge. GiGi’s is such a great organization to volunteer for because they make such a huge difference in the lives of many, and they are amazing to their volunteers!”

“Volunteering for GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse has been such an amazing experience, and I plan to continue volunteering with them for as long as I can!”

Join our volunteer team this Fall by filling out a volunteer application or email us at virtualprograms@gigisplayhouse.org with questions. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic virtual volunteers!

Forming friendships through volunteering  

“Every program I go to makes me smile. After a few weeks, the regular attendees knew me, and I know them, so it feels like we are forming meaningful friendships through the programs.”  Annika got involved in GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse programs, as well as physical programs at the San Diego playhouse, in hopes to gain…

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Celebrating Team Jade: Leading the Charge for Acceptance in the Virtual GiGiFIT Challenge

We are so thrilled to highlight our first team to reach $1,000 in our GiGiFIT Acceptance Virtual Movement Challenge this year! This incredible team is using our peer-to-peer fundraising event to raise funds to support the virtual free programming offered to families worldwide. They believe in acceptance for ALL and are changing the way the…

Jordan SPY’s a meaningful experience 

“When discussing ways that I could volunteer my time in a meaningful way, one of my coworkers shared her experiences with GiGi’s, and I was immediately inspired to get involved. I thought it was so incredible to be able to engage with folks and their families in all parts of the country! I was looking…

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