Volunteer Appreciation – Amy Goes Above & Beyond
During National Volunteer Month in April, we would like to recognize and thank all those who give their time and energy to support GiGi’s Playhouse and our Virtual Playhouse families. As a primarily volunteer run organization, we are truly grateful for the 650 Virtual Playhouse volunteers who donated 7,250 hours in 2022!
Our volunteer Spotlight for April recognizes Amy for going above and beyond helping with programming and administrative work. Amy has donated over 163 volunteer hours over the past 3 months! We are very lucky to have her as a volunteer.
“Hi my name is Amy and I am a senior at Loyola Chicago University studying exercise science. I plan to go into dentistry after graduation. I volunteer as a virtual program assistant. I help the program leader to run the virtual program smoothly.
I really enjoy volunteering for GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse because it gives me the opportunity to meet new people and to interact with them. I love talking to participants before the start of each program and getting to know about their weekend plans, what they are having for dinner, or any exciting plans coming up. Volunteering at GiGi’s allowed me to learn how to modify certain activities so that it is inclusive to all participants. It is so enjoyable to see participants engage, succeed in their work, and their resulting happiness!”
GiGi’s Online Book Club Launches with Harry Moon: GiGi’s Journey
Our new Online Book Club has officially launched, and it’s already been a huge hit! Each week, participants come together virtually to read Harry Moon: GiGi’s Journey and dive into meaningful discussions and fun activities. We’re especially excited about this collaboration with Harry Moon Books, which brought GiGi’s Journey to life—a magical, whimsical story for…
Building Confidence Through Numbers: Blair’s Journey with GiGi’s Virtual Tutoring
When Sarah first heard about GiGi’s Playhouse, her daughter Blair was just two years old. At the time, Blair was too young to join, but Sarah learned that once Blair turned three, she could begin GiGi’s Literacy and Math Tutoring Programs. That milestone became something Sarah and her family looked forward to. Because they live…
Jaquai’s Journey: Learning, Growing, and Thriving at GiGi’s Playhouse
Every week, Jaquai lights up when she logs on for her Literacy and Math tutoring sessions at GiGi’s Playhouse. What started as lessons in reading and numbers has transformed into something far bigger: the ability to communicate, express her desires, and navigate the world with confidence. Her Literacy tutor beams about her determination, noting how…