Silicon Valley Volunteers

Playworks is a national nonprofit that provides safe, healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools, helping create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Our recipe for rescuing recess and making play a part of every day has transformed more than 170 schools across the country. We put trained adults on the playground to introduce classic games that are disappearing from schoolyards, like kickball and four-square, as well as new games designed to build leadership and foster teamwork. When Playworks partners with a school, not only are kids more physically active, but the whole school day goes better. That’s why the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls Playworks “America’s best investment in healthy kids and healthy schools.”

Playworks is looking for dynamic, individuals who are naturally motivated and possess clear and open communication skills. These individuals should be humorous and playful with an ability to set clear goals and follow through with flexible and creative problem solving tools. As Playworks Volunteers, individuals will have opportunities to be engaged in safe, healthy meaningful play in schools and the local community of the Silicon Valley area. This is done through one of many Playworks Volunteer opportunities.