GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley

Patty Smith

4024 Fox Valley Center Drive

Aurora, IL 60504

pattysmithforaurora@gmail.com

Organization Mission:

Gigi’s playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all. Gigi’s empowers families by giving them all the tools their child with DS needs to succeed.

Description of Teen Volunteer Opportunities:

Family fun night with arts and crafts, buddy events with volunteer and individual with Down syndrome. Gigi’s has many purposeful programs for individuals with DS and their family and volunteers are helpful to make the events and/or programs a success.

Minimum Age Requirement:

Accompany with parent 12 otherwise 16 on their own

Skills or Experience Necessary:

Kind, patient, acceptant and comfortable engaging and assisting individuals with Down syndrome.