Volunteer
Playworks offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and companies looking for dynamic ways to give back.
As a Playworks volunteer, you won’t sit on the sidelines. You’ll be trained by one of our play experts who’ll help you jump into the action and make a difference. Whether you want to help build young leaders on the playground, or improve employee collaboration through a playground transformation project, Playworks creates unique volunteer opportunities to fit your needs.
Learn how you can deepen your connection to your community with Playworks’ impactful, high-energy volunteer engagements.
Individual Volunteers
Help kids in your community discover their best selves by volunteering in our partner schools. As a volunteer, you’ll be trained and supported to be a consistent, caring adult in young students’ lives. You’ll model empathy and inclusion, cultivate youth leaders, help students develop sports fundamentals, or promote special school events.
Opportunities for Individuals
What you’ll do:
- Be a play ambassador at recess
- Model games for kids and play actively
- Learn to create a safe and inclusive environment through play
What it takes:
- Commitment. Assistant playground coaches will need to volunteer at least one day a week from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for one school year.
- Energy. We’re looking for individuals who are ready to play hard with high-energy elementary students.
- Passion. If you care about making a meaningful difference in kids’ lives, let’s talk.
What you’ll do:
- Plan, promote, and execute school partner or community engagement events
- Help with logistical, “day of” tasks like setting up and breaking down equipment, or running registration
- Engage local businesses and organizations to support events
What it takes:
- Commitment. Special events volunteers will need to be available the day of the event for various shifts. Volunteers may also need to be available between on weekday evenings, or on weekends for planning and promotion.
- Passion. If you believe in the value of bringing communities together through play and are ready to make an impact in your local schools, let’s talk.
Corporate Group Volunteers
We know it is important to engage employees in meaningful opportunities to give back to your community. Playworks offers turn-key opportunities that help you increase employee satisfaction, retain competitive talent, and raise brand awareness for your organization.
We facilitate custom volunteer engagements that blend team-building, volunteering, and of course, play. Our expert and energetic staff will train and support your employees to make an impact in our community while also having a great time together.
Let Playworks help you turn your employees into community game-changers. Learn more
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