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Our mission

The mission of Horizons for Homeless Children is to improve the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and help their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services.

Opportunities

Volunteer with children experiencing homelessness in Hyannis

The Playspace program is looking for volunteers to play with children experiencing homelessness in North Falmouth for just two hours each week. Whether you’re passionate about arts and crafts, storytelling, or building community, there’s a place for you in Playspace! Your commitment will directly contribute to fostering moments of joy, laughter, and fun for children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.

  • Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Formal
  • Weekdays
Learn more and apply

Volunteer with children experiencing homelessness in Dennis

The Playspace program is looking for volunteers to play with children experiencing homelessness in Dennis for just two hours each week. Whether you’re passionate about arts and crafts, storytelling, or building community, there’s a place for you in Playspace! Your commitment will directly contribute to fostering moments of joy, laughter, and fun for children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.

  • Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Formal
  • Weekdays
Learn more and apply

Volunteer with children experiencing homelessness in Wareham

The Playspace program is looking for volunteers to play with children experiencing homelessness in Wareham for just two hours each week. Whether you’re passionate about arts and crafts, storytelling, or building community, there’s a place for you in Playspace! Your commitment will directly contribute to fostering moments of joy, laughter, and fun for children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.

  • Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Formal
  • Weekdays
Learn more and apply

Volunteer with children experiencing homelessness in North Falmouth

The Playspace program is looking for volunteers to play with children experiencing homelessness in North Falmouth for just two hours each week. Whether you’re passionate about arts and crafts, storytelling, or building community, there’s a place for you in Playspace! Your commitment will directly contribute to fostering moments of joy, laughter, and fun for children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.

  • Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals
  • In Person
  • Formal
  • Weekdays
Learn more and apply

How you help

Can children experiencing homelessness count on you?

Horizons Playspace program is looking for volunteers to play with children experiencing homelessness in your community for just two hours each week. Whether you’re passionate about arts and crafts, storytelling, or building community, there’s a place for you in Playspace! Your commitment will directly contribute to fostering moments of joy, laughter, and fun for children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts.

70+ locations across Massachusetts including: North Falmouth, Hyannis, Dennis, Wareham

 

About us

Horizons designs and installs trauma informed rooms, called Playspaces, in shelters throughout Massachusetts with the intention of creating a safe and nurturing environment where children experiencing homelessness can do the things that all kids need…express themselves, build relationships with adults and other children, and have fun!Â