Photography
Playworks Massachusetts
Photography
Project details
What we need
- A photographer who will work with the Organization over 1-2 days to capture an important event or shoot a series of photographs to tell the Organization's story
- A set of professionally edited, high-resolution images delivered in JPEG or TIFF format suitable for web or print use
- Note: The photographer needs to be available in the same geographical location as the Organization or be willing to travel at own expense
Additional details
We would love for our volunteer to be local so we can meet in person and get you out to a school for the photo shoot. We are looking for a photographer who is either located in the Greater Boston area or willing to travel to Boston at their own expense. We are a small nonprofit and cannot afford to cover a great deal of expense. *Please do NOT apply if you're not available for a shoot in the Greater Boston area.*
What we have in place
- The great thing about Playworks is we operate programming daily. We are prepared to organize a photo shoot at anyone of our 28 partner schools, any day of the week. This should make it easy for you to get started. We also have examples of high quality photos and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $5,048 , allowing us to serve 15000 students annually.
The success of our organization depends on our ability to tell our story, specifically using photos and video. We need your help to showcase the power of play. Your photography skills will empower us to use high quality photos to increase awareness for Playworks. This project will help increase donors and further our impact in elementary schools across Massachusetts.
Project plan
Posted by
Jonathan G.
Non-Profit Leader
Our mission
To improve the health and well-being of children, and enhance their education, by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
What we do
In 1995, Playworks Founder Jill Vialet got an earful from a principal she was visiting in Oakland, California. Rather than recess being a happy, playful time for the kids, the principal lamented that it had become the most chaotic period of the school day, with kids getting hurt, getting into trouble and getting left out. In that moment Jill saw an opportunity to change recess, to make it a positive and productive time for all kids. In 1996, Jill founded Playworks.
Principals tell us that nearly all discipline-related problems in school occur during lunch and recess. Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn, the kids return to class upset and unable to focus.
We can change this. Recess should be fun and energetic and safe and inclusive for everyone. Isn't that what we want for all kids in elementary school today?
When recess becomes a healthy, integral part of the school day, kids carry that positive experience with them beyond the playground.
We are coaches, kids, teachers, parents and supporters who believe in the power of play to make kids, schools and communities stronger. On our playgrounds, everyone plays, everyone belongs, everyone contributes to the game. Coaches encourage kids to bring out the best in themselves and each other, and kids learn the value of fair play, compassion and respect.
