Playing for Others

Playing for Others invites you and your family to join our “Buddy Program” for the 2010-2011 school year.  This is an opportunity for your student and their siblings to take part in a 6 month exchange with a local teenager who believes in the power of acceptance and inclusion.

 Should you choose to participate in the Playing for Others Buddy Program, your child(ren) will be paired with one to two teenagers in our program.  Together with the rest of the group, they will participate in planned, monthly events. 

 Buddy Event Dates (all locations will be announced by August 1st):

Beyond our scheduled, full-group activities, your buddy may invite you to go to the movies, out for ice cream or send the occasional email, e-card or letter in the mail.  The extent of your relationship is up to the individual families.

 Then, during our Arts Festival in March, participants will have the opportunity to be chauffeured in a limosine to our annual musical, participate in the creation of a collaborative sculpture and be a part of our yearly concert.  Following the Arts Festival, it is our goal to present Metro School with a donation.

What’s the catch? There is no catch.  By sharing this program with you, we provide a safe, fully inclusive environment for your child to just be a child regardless of their differences. By offering it to your student AND any of their siblings as well, it becomes an experience the whole family can enjoy.  There is no fee to participate, we simply ask that you or an adult chaperone, including CAP workers, attend the buddy events and sit back and enjoy watching your child bond with another.

 Steps to apply:

1) Download the Buddy Application here

2) Email or Mail your application to Playing for Others no later than June 15, 2010.

Email: playingforothers@gmail.com

Mail: Playing for Others, PO Box 5494 Charlotte, NC 28299

3) Mark the dates in your calendar and get ready to start the fun!                

 Once we have received your application we will contact you with the next steps.

Please note: There are only 35 slots available for buddies which includes interested siblings.  Be among the first to apply to secure your spot in our program!

Questions: Please call 704.661.7142 or email playingforothers@gmail.com

Application Timeline

 ▪ April 15th, 2010                                                Applications available online for 2010/2011 season

 ▪ April 30th, 2010                                                Applications for interested PFO teens due

 ▪ May 7th – May 9th, 2010                                  Interviews for interested PFO teens

 ▪ May 15, 2010                                                    2010/2011 PFO teens announced

▪ June 7th, 2010                                                   First full group meeting 

Join our mailing list to receive updates on when Applications are available, due and invitations to PFO events that are open to the public.

Steps to applying

1) Download and fill out an application available on our website as of April 15th, 2010

2) Send your application to “Playing for Others, P.O. Box 5494, Charlotte, NC 28299″

3) Receive an invitation to continue on to the interview process

4) Attend an interview with at least one parent/guardian

5) Hear back by May 15th whether or not you have been accepted

- Program fee – What does a Teen get out of PFO? – 2010-2011 PFO Calendar

Back to Interested Teens

Revenue ($119,800)

Expenses ($99,590)

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What is the fee?
The fee is $50 a month for the 10-month program or $500 a year.

How can the fee be paid?
There are 2 main options:
1) In one lump sum at the beginning of the PFO season. This can be paid by check or credit card.
2) $50 a month from August to May by debit or credit card.

What if my family can’t afford $50 a month?
Financial assistance is available.

Where does the financial assistance come from?
PFO asks individuals who support the values and mission of our program to help teens who can’t participate without aid. These individuals have seen firsthand the difference our program makes, and agree to donate directly to enable teens to join PFO who otherwise could not.

Are there additional requirements for financial assistance?
No. We ask that families carefully consider their needs and those of others.

Are there any hidden costs?
No. Your Program fee also covers PFO t-shirt, meals during the retreat, PFO notebook, tickets to the Annual Winter Ball, and Arts Festival Musical & Concert.

How does the Program Fee support PFO?
Fees are 25% of our annual budget.

- Application Information            - What does a Teen get out of PFO?             - 2010-2011 PFO Calendar

Back to Interested Teens

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The PFO Commitment: PFO strives to teach its teens commitment, teamwork and dedication. We believe that these three foundational elements are essential for a successful PFO experience. Please take a careful look at the PFO season timeline before deciding to submit an application.

Application Information – Program fee – 2010-2011 PFO Calendar

Back to Interested Teens

Each year, PFO works to bring together a community of teens (8th grade through 12th grade) who are dedicated, diverse, and determined to create change in their community. Because of the large volume of teens interested in our program, we use a thorough application and interview process. Teens are not required to bring any specific skills to the table; we are looking for teens who are passionate about what we do and want to be a part of our mission:

We provide a unique experience for teens by developing leadership skills, establishing relationships with children with special needs, and exploring passion for the arts.

- What does a Teen get out of PFO?

- 2010-2011 PFO Calendar

- Program fee

- Application Information

Directions for ordering:
1) Print out the order form below
2) Send it along with a check for $20 to:
Playing for Others
P.O. Box 5494
Charlotte, NC 28299

Click here for order form.

Check out photos from the show!

Directions for ordering:
1) Print out the order form below
2) Send it along with a check for $15 to:
Playing for Others
P.O. Box 5494
Charlotte, NC 28299

Click here for order form.

Check out the closing number of the Concert!