Each year, we celebrate National Volunteer Week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our volunteers! This year, we’re hosting a series of virtual PAL drop-ins to discuss successes and challenges, a virtual workshop on games to encourage pre-literacy and English skills, and an in-person celebration here at our Early Education Center in Roxbury. Learn more and register for each event below.
We hope you’re able to join us!
Virtual Drop-In Sessions
Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26
Join the Playspace team and fellow PALs from your region for a virtual drop-in session to discuss successes and challenges from the past year. What’s working well in your program? What could use more support? We want to hear from you! Please click the date below to register for your region’s session.
Monday, April 22 at 12pm — Heather Bennette Led Programs (Attleboro, Brockton, Fall River, Falmouth, Hyannis, Kingston, Marshfield, Middleboro, New Bedford, Norwell, Stoughton, Taunton, Weymouth)
Tuesday, April 23 at 12pm — Laurie Ianni Led Programs (Cambridge, Chelsea, East Boston, Fenway, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Mattapan, Medford, Peabody, Salem, Somerville)
Wednesday, April 24 at 12pm — Dounegere FanFan Led Programs (Dedham, Dorchester, Everett, Jamaica Plain, Marlborough, Roxbury)
Friday, April 26 at 12pm — Lori Orr Led Programs (Amherst, Concord, Framingham, Gardner, Northampton, Petersham, Springfield, Waltham, Westminster, Worcester)
Play2Learn Program
Thursday, April 25 6pm-7pm
We’re so excited to be partnering with Project: Play2Learn to deliver a workshop on their award-winning card game, Alphabet Zoop, designed for children to focus on pre-literacy and English skills. Join us on Thursday, April 25 at 6pm with Priscilla Jane Ryder, Executive Director ofProject: Play2Learn, to learn a series of flipping, matching and spelling games that can support young learners in Playspace.
Please register on Zoom here. Participants will receive free game sets for their shelter program.
PAL Appreciation Celebration
Saturday, April 27 11am-1pm
We hope you will join us on Saturday, April 27 11am-1pm for a PAL Appreciation Celebration! Join us for workshops, gifts, food, and fun. Come meet fellow PALs, attend a workshop on sensory and co-regulation strategies, assemble “calm down” kits for your program, enjoy a meal together and celebrate all that’s been accomplished in Playspace this past year. We hope you’re able to join us!
Spring has sprung! As warmer weather and longer days approach, we’re excited to see outdoor Playspaces come back into use. As a reminder, only certain shelters are approved for outdoor shifts. Please contact your regional staff if you do not know if you are on the approved list or if you would like to find out about being added.
Our need for volunteers is more critical than ever as we continue to increase programming across the state. Please help us spread the word!
Horizons 2024 Spring Gala is on May 10 at the stunning John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. During the evening, guests will have the chance to hear the inspiring story of one of our parents and enjoy live music, dancing, and delicious food. We hope you'll join us for the celebration! PALs can purchase tickets at a discounted price.
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