Bradley, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“I love playtime because the children exemplify resiliency and perseverance. Your thought each week is that you are going there to support the children and each week you leave reflecting how much they helped you.”
Sabrina, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“One of my most favorite memories and what keeps me going is remembering my little two year old buddy, who could barely talk, look up at me and exclaim “Playtime! Happy!” and seeing the giant grin on his face. Reminds me of why we do what we do!”
Laura, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“Playtime is the highlight of my week. The children have been through so much and have endured so many hardships, but they are still able to find smiles, laughter, and happiness while they experience the sheer joy of being a child and playing. And for two hours each week, I get to experience this joy with them.”
Darin, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“Playtime is a wonderful organization that allows me to balance the stress that comes with working in DC, meet new friends, help out others and gain some perspective on what is really important in life. Playtime is the biggest thing I look forward to each week, and I’d probably be at a loss without it. I get as much, if not more, out of Playtime than I give to all the children I interact with on a weekly basis.”
Dana, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“My favorite part of Playtime is that it provides a space for kids to be themselves. There’s nothing better than being handed a homemade ticket for a dance performance to be held at the end of the night and seeing 10 children proudly express their creativity by singing, dancing and playing.”
Robin, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“Through Playtime Project, I’ve been able to meet so many wonderful children and families who have taught me to be more compassionate. The children in particular remind me every week with their smiles and bravery that we should appreciate what we have and help others as best as we can.”
Lauren, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“One of the most important things kids learn at playtime is that they are valued and worthy of the time and attention of caring adults in the community. I love watching kids’ confidence grow as they get that message week after week!”
Playtime Parent
“What homeless families are going through; not every situation is the same. Some have lost jobs, homes, family members, or had illness in the family…it’s just not ‘We don’t want to work.’ People look at you thinking you’re a disgrace, but each homeless person needs to be treated as an individual because each situation is different. It can happen to anybody.”
Roderick, Playtime Volunteer
“The Playtime Project is one organization that I know that people want to give to – not just for the sake of giving, but [because] you can see how Playtime really changes a child’s life. For however long they are with us, those children are forever changed from that time on.”
Tosin, Playtime Volunteer
“Playtime is a community; it is a community of volunteers, it is a community of families and children. We have volunteers who have been a part of Playtime for years. And when you see their level of commitment to our children and the families we serve, you want to be a part of that. You want to be a part of something good – and this is something good in our community that you can put your hands on.”
Parent of Child in Playtime
“You have given my child his life back. Thank you. He’s never really had much, and you have let him know he is not forgotten.”
Kathleen, Volunteer Site Coordinator
“The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project has been a huge part of my life, and is a huge part of all the volunteer’s life – It’s an organization that really believes that the children living in the homeless shelters and transitional housing programs we work in deserve a chance to just be a kid”
Monica, Parent of 3
“Project Playtime is a great way for children to enhance skills… It also gives moms a chance to catch up on things like cleaning, or in my case, study time!”
