National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about in their communities and around the world. Their stories serve to inspire others to take action and discover their collective power to unite in making a difference.
Playworks Celebrates National Volunteers Week
April 1, 2026
7 School-Based Strategies That Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism ›
Attendance Is Shaped by the School Experience Chronic absenteeism is one of the toughest challenges K-12 schools are working to solve. While attendance is tracked closely and tied to accountability,…
March 25, 2026
The Importance of Play for Building Teamwork ›
On the playground, teamwork is active. It’s messy. It’s constantly being tested and rebuilt in real time. And at Playworks, we know something important: Teamwork isn’t just something to be…
February 25, 2026
Playworks Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors During 30th Anniversary Year ›
Raven Jemison, Jodi Bricker, and Oliver Nordlinger join at a pivotal moment as Playworks continues to innovate and expand access to play nationwide Oakland, California – Playworks, the national nonprofit…