{"id":5645,"date":"2022-03-28T11:29:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T15:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:37:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T19:37:54","slug":"volunteer-with-playworks-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2022\/03\/28\/volunteer-with-playworks-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer with Playworks this Spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>Volunteering is an incredible way to get your company out of the office (or out of their homes) and gather to make a lasting difference in the community. <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the weather gets warmer and outdoor recess is the norm again, there are tons of opportunities for you and your company to volunteer with Playworks New England. See something your team might be interested in? Be sure to fill out our <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><a style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/get-involved\/partner\/corporate-partnerships\/corp-group-volunteer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Volunteer Interest form<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to see how your team can volunteer with us this spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>Playground Paint<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_5663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5663\" style=\"width: 387px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5663 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-1620x1080.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_3296-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Suffolk volunteers paint the Orchard Gardens blacktop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>What is a Playground Paint?<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help us transform a recess yard into a dynamic, engaging play space! Volunteers will assist by cleaning and painting four-square, basketball courts, and kickball fields on the blacktop at one of our partner schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Logistics:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5 hours total with 20-60 volunteers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Why it matters:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an engaging, well-organized playground is critical to a safe, active recess and ensures that children are maximizing the impact of each minute. Students know what games are available, they have clear boundaries, and as a result, can transition faster and be more active throughout recess. By participating in a Playground Paint, your team is making a difference in the lives of all of those students by making sure that they have a recess space that promotes safe and healthy play!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Bonus:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> See a Playground Paint in action! Check out the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\"><a style=\"color: #8b3e7f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/2021\/05\/17\/devalles-giant-gameboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transformed recess yard at the DeValles School<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Bedford, or click through our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/s\/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTQwNzgxOTQ1NDg0MTE5?story_media_id=2114139871563103683&amp;utm_medium=copy_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #8b3e7f;\">Instagram highlight<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what a day in the life of a playground paint volunteer looks like!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>Play Day<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_5664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5664\" style=\"width: 387px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-1620x1080.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/IMG_7019-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Fidelity volunteer plays at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School during a Play Day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>What is a Play Day?<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Employees can serve as Assistant Coaches at recess to help Playworks staff members facilitate games and act as positive adult role-models. This is the perfect opportunity to volunteer if your team wants to see what Playworks programming looks like in action, and wants an opportunity to play some 4-square, basketball, or jump rope with kids!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Logistics:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1-2 hours with 5-15 volunteers, pending COVID-19 restrictions and school partner guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Why it matters:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As our Coaches teach important skills to students in their schools every day, it\u2019s important to have those skills reinforced by other positive adult role models. Your team will be excellent examples of what it looks like to show respect, inclusion, and teamwork at recess, and show students that even adults like to have fun and play.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><strong>Corporate Recess<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_5665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5665\" style=\"width: 387px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"387\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess.png 893w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess-637x480.png 637w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess-796x600.png 796w, https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/new-england\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/03\/corporate-recess-442x333.png 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Balance volunteers after participating in a Corporate Recess.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>What is a Corporate Recess?<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Playworks staff will lead a team-building workshop with games that we commonly teach our students, but with a corporate twist on them as we focus on key skills needed to be successful in the workplace. This high energy, interactive, and game-focused \u201crecess\u201d is sure to be a hit in your office!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Logistics:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-3 hours with 20-200 volunteers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #438bc5;\"><b>Why it matters:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After years of not working together in the office, having a fun workshop designed to foster empathy, communication, and problem solving skills is important to reconnect and rebuild team relationships. This opportunity will help open up important conversations around what it means to work on a team and how to reach your goals together.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many fun and engaging ways for your company to volunteer with Playworks this spring. 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