Needs From: United Way of Ventura County

GiGi’s Playhouse Simi Valley is launching GiGi’s Kitchen in January 2026 and we are looking for Program Leads to support our Kids, Teens, and Adult classes.

Here are the current program times:

GiGi’s Kitchen is all about building confidence and independence through hands-on cooking, teamwork, and fun. Volunteers help participants learn kitchen skills, try new foods, and build friendships in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No professional cooking experience is needed, just a caring heart and a willingness to jump in and help.

Change a Life in Just One Hour a Week

Are you interested in making a real difference in the life of a person with Down syndrome?

Tutoring just one hour per week in our Literacy and Math program can have a life-changing impact on a participant and their family.

No teaching experience or special training is required. We provide all of the training, support, and resources you need to feel confident and successful as a tutor.

What to expect:

Your time, patience, and encouragement can help build confidence, skills, and independence. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Our biggest community celebration of the year is around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us plan, prep, and spread acceptance every step of the way! If you’ve got a heart for our mission (and love a good 5K!), we’d be thrilled to have you on the team.

Volunteer Roles We’re Currently Looking to Fill:

We are especially looking for help with the following programs:

GiGi’s Kitchen - meets monthly

• Program Leads (Kids, Teens, and Adults)

GiGiFIT You & I (Infant Program) - Wed 9:30-10:30am- weekly

• Program Assistants to support caregivers and babies

GiGiFIT Preschoolers Thurs 9:00-10:00am- weekly

• Program Assistants to support caregivers and babies

GiGiFIT Kids & Teens Thurs 4:00-5:00 / 5:00-6:00pm

• Program Assistants to help facilitate activities and encourage participants

Whether you are interested in stepping into a leadership role or assisting with programs, there is a place for you this spring!

GiGi’s Playhouse Simi Valley is launching GiGi’s Kitchen in January 2026 and we are looking for Program  Assistants to support our Kids, Teens, and Adult classes.

Here are the current program times:

  GiGi’s Kitchen is all about building confidence and independence through hands-on cooking, teamwork, and fun. Volunteers help participants learn kitchen skills, try new foods, and build friendships in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No professional cooking experience is needed, just a caring heart and a willingness to jump in and help.

Do you enjoy working with the comminty and making connections? If so, you may be great for our Auction Item Donation Solicitation Committee! Help us contact local businesses to request donations of goods and services to inlcude in our auction donation baskets.

We will provide you with training, tools and a list of contacts. This is a volunteer job that can be completed from home! Our list consists of bussinesses that have supported GiGi's Playhouse in the past, so they are familiar with our organization and mission. Volunteer will contact the donor in the way that the donor prefers. You'll submit donation requests through the mail, via an online application, or in person.