Become A Volunteer
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Gandhi
Welcome, and thank you so much for inquiring about volunteering. Below is a list of our basic requirements for you to review. These will help you to decide if volunteering with The Portable Playhouse is right for you.
- You must have a positive personality and loving spirit.
- You must love working with children and or women.
- You must be available one morning per week, Monday-Friday, for approx. 45 weeks of the year.
- Basic craft/ beading skills are a plus.
- You must be female and over 25 years old.
Every volunteer is required by the hospital to complete their volunteer certification program, which includes:
- Health & Safety Program.
- Criminal Background Check.
- Updated Immunizations.
- Child life Training Program.
Once a volunteer has completed this, (just a few days over a couple of weeks), the fun begins. A playhouse “bead lady” works alongside the new volunteer, in the chosen pediatric ward / women’s center. We stay with the new volunteer until she is fully trained and comfortable working with the patients. All training and beading materials are provided by our organization.
For more information regarding volunteering, please email us or phone Maryann Corey in our Pennsylvania office at (570) 785-7575.
"The only ones among you, who will truly be happy, are those who have sought and found how to serve." – Schweitzer