PGK (Project Giving Kids) is now Create the Change®!

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Disclaimer - Create the Change® partners with nonprofit organizations that we believe offer age-appropriate service opportunities for youth and families. All of our partners sign a collaboration agreement promising to provide age-appropriate activities in a safe environment. Create the Change® does not run, host, or facilitate the service opportunities seen here, nor are we responsible in any way for the management (financial or otherwise) of the organizations we feature. Always be sure to research the nonprofit organization and service opportunities available to make sure it's a good fit for you before getting started. You may find the organization's contact information on their profiles.

Duration

Multi-day

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How Often Is This Offered?

Monthly

Age Range

  • K - 2nd
  • 3rd - 5th
  • 6th - 8th
  • High School

Help Required

Family

Description

Inviting people, who live far away, to stay with you so they can visit the hospital to keep a sick relative or friend company during their treatment. Hosting is very flexible; it is only done when a family wants to do it. A family can specify types of guest, lengths of stay, etc.

What's Needed To Complete

A home with a clean and comfortable place to sleep, access to a clean bathroom, and the desire to make someone feel welcome.

Whose Help Is Required

Family (ideally structured for family engagement).

Special Requirements

Host families need to live in close proximity to Boston's major medical centers, as transportation can be an issue for visiting families. The entire family should feel comfortable participating as volunteer hosts.

How It Makes A Difference

For every family we help, we know there are countless others who shoulder debt-inducing hotel bills or delay treatment decisions due to a lack of appropriate housing. In 2014, we received over 600 applications requesting over 7,000 nights of housing. About 18% of those families had no place to stay because we did not have an appropriate host to match their needs. Adult and junior hosts form life-long relationships with their guests, and the help they provide is priceless.

Where to Serve

From Home/Anywhere*

Instructions

Families potentially interested in serving as hosts should complete an online application. For questions about the program, contact us program@hosp.org or call (888) 595-4678 ext. 1. Host families need to live in close proximity to Boston's major medical centers, as transportation can be an issue for visiting families. 1. As a family, complete the online application at https://hosp.org/ www.hosp.org. 2. Hospitality Homes staff will contact you via email and set up a time to meet with you at your home to conduct an orientation and to make sure the family home is a good place for hosting. 3. CORI (background) checks are done on the adults in the home. 4. As a family, complete a guest preference survey and mail it to the Hospitality Homes office. 5. Once Hospitality Homes receives the preference documents and the CORI check is clear, your family will begin receiving emails with guest requests needing a place to stay. Families are matched based on preferences and guests' needs.

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