Volunteering
I Can Barely Spell and Count: There’s No Way I Can Be a Tutor for GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau!
When many of our volunteers first heard about the opportunity to volunteer as a tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau, their immediate reaction was, “There’s no way I can do this. I can barely spell and count!” But as they learned more about the program, they realized that their initial fears were unfounded. Here’s why: Volunteer…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight…Owen
Owen has been part of the Playhouse volunteer family since January of 2024. He joined the youth board after his brother who served left for college. Here is a question and answer with Owen: Why have you chosen to give your time to GiGi’s? I have chosen to give my time to GiGi’s becauseI I…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Year 2024!
Most people that are part of the Playhouse in any way have interacted with Jeff Otto at some point or at least has seen his friendly smiling face in passing. He is a one of many dedicated volunteers helping make the world a better place for those with Down syndrome. Over the last year in…
Read MoreHenry’s Best of All
Wow wow wow! I was SO impressed with our first literacy session with Jeff! Henry was able to point out letters and get 90% of them right. We hadn’t even thought he was to that point yet! Jeff tried numerous different methods and made the session fun for Henry. He is such a smart little…
Read MoreBoard Secretary Dawn…”It has been a journey I’ll never forget! “
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau has a small but mighty Board of Managers, many who have served since the beginning of our journey. The Board is always looking to add new faces that can provide fun yet strategic experience and ideas! And as the Playhouse continues to grow, this is a volunteer role we would love to…
Read MoreDoing a Little Better Than the Day Before – Anna’s Best of All
best of all (noun) \best of all\ is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it’s always celebrated. Possible manifestations: standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight…Meet Lauren!
Hi Everyone! I’m Lauren and I’m a student at UW-Whitewater currently studying music education. I’ve been playing the saxophone for around eight years now. I play piano as well, but I’ve only been playing for a few years. I’ve been give nmany opportunities to travel because o music. I’ve traveled to Europe multiple times, marched…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight…Meet Alexis!
Hi, I am Alexis! I am the youth board advisor here at GiGi’s. I also help with administrative tasks over the summer months. Best thing I have seen would have to be how the participants build such beautiful connections with volunteers. So many exchanges of smiles and laughter that could brighten anyone’s day! I also…
Read MoreExciting News…We are Expanding Outdoors!
We frequently talk about the continued growth in participation at the Playhouse and with this growth comes exciting news…we are expanding at the Playhouse! Permits have been approved and by this time next year we will have a beautiful outdoor learning environment behind the Playhouse. The new area will enable us to continue providing purposeful…
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau!
GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau is not your typical non-profit when it comes to volunteering. From the colors on the walls to the fun purposeful programming, GiGi’s provides an unique place to make a difference! So, lets have a fun literacy lesson on the ABC’s of volunteering! A Appreciation! At GiGi’s we appreciate every volunteer. It doesn’t…
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