Volo Kids Foundation

Last week Volo Kids attended the 2025 Congressional Youth Sports Fest on Capitol Hill, hosted by FundPlay Foundation! We were able to connect with over ten youth sports and wellness organizations while supporting the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports, focused on expanding access to facilities, increasing funding for community programs, and advocating for policies that support the holistic development of young athletes. While there, we got the opportunity to play pop-a-shot and were reminded just how fun play is for all ages! Watching everyone laugh and play took us back to that feeling of when we were kids and simply just got to play. At Volo Kids Foundation, we understand how important play is and fully support play for kids of all ages ☺️

Check out our latest fundraising event 🌟 ⚾ Volo Kids San Diego is hosting the Third Annual Volo Kids Home Run Derby Charity Tournament! This event will take place on July 12th at Robb Athletic Field. It's going to be a HIT, but will you hit a HOME RUN? Let’s find out… Sign up today for some backyard fun for a good cause: https://lnkd.in/eHyJHpPb Early bird pricing ends May 24th! 

Summer registration opens today! Looking to make an impact in your community this summer? Volunteer with us as a coach, site admin, or photographer at https://lnkd.in/gb-CcMsH 🌟 Check out why our Volunteers love to do what they do:  Meet Tyler, who just volunteered with us for his first season ➡️ "I volunteered for Volo Kids Foundation because I know how important it is to have positive influences around you during sports. My favorite coaches taught me how to be a better athlete, but most importantly, a better person, and I want to be able to share those lessons with the next generation of young athletes!" It's great to have you on board, Tyler Smith!

Thank you to all our supporters of the Fourth Annual Volo Kids Classic Charity Golf Tournament in DC! You all helped provide a fun day for our participants and helped us raise nearly $25,000 to provide free sports for kids in DC! . . . . Thanks, lululemon, DIG., East Potomac Golf Links, SmartWater, Inc., ParCiti Golf, Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, DC Defenders, Baltimore Ravens, Mission Group, mezeh mediterranean grill, Bethesda Bagels, Robbie's First Base, Volo Sports & Volo Pass, D.C. Crawling, Puttery, Six Flags America, Kraken Axes & Rage, Beat The Bomb, and The Muni!

Congratulations to our Team Volo Kids runners who put meaning behind their miles and crossed the finish line at the 2025 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon! Thank you, runners, for your dedication. Because of you, more kids will have the opportunity to experience the power of play and make memories while getting active 💙🏃 It's not too late to apply to run for Team Volo Kids–we are still accepting applications for the Marine Corps Marathon! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/e8SrrzdJ #TeamVoloKids #BrooklynExperienceHalfMarathon #runwiththemarines

We're thrilled to receive a Community Fund grant from Cambridge Community Foundation! This support helps us bridge opportunity gaps for Cambridge, MA, youth. Together, we're making a difference in our community. #MakingGood #CambMA #VoloKids

Check out the awesome crews at some of our volunteer trainings across the country for our spring season! To our volunteers, YOU are the reason all of this is possible. We can't thank you enough for your energy, passion, and for creating an environment for all kids to experience the #PowerOfPlay!

Please help us welcome the newest member of the Volo Kids Team, Kyle Post, our National Associate Director! From Kyle: “Play can be so powerful in a variety of ways. First, allowing kids the opportunity to be a kid. There is nothing more associated with being a kid than playing a game or sport. Second, it gets kids active. Having play in a child's life leads to a healthier life. Third, playing sports can lead to character growth in ways that most things in life can't teach. Teamwork, integrity, dedication, and many other character attributes are learned from time playing a sport. Finally, it's just plain fun, and that is the most important thing when a kid plays.” Welcome to the team, Kyle!

Good luck to everyone running the Boston Marathon today! Getting Marathon fever from all the hype? ...Us too! There is still time to apply to run with Team Volo Kids in an upcoming iconic marathon! 🏃 Marine Corps Marathon | October 26 🏃 TCS New York City Marathon | November 2 Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/e8SrrzdJ ⭐️ What is Team Volo Kids? A group of runners united by a common goal: supporting the Volo Kids mission to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids! Runners who are selected for the team commit to making a meaningful impact by raising funds that help provide free sports to kids nationwide. #TCSNYCMarathon #CharityPartner #Marathon #TeamVoloKids #RunWithTheMarines #CharityBib #BostonMarathon

We are very excited to introduce an addition to our team. Please give a warm welcome to Beth Gurgel, our DC Program and Outreach Coordinator! From Beth: "Play is so powerful because it transcends into every aspect of life. Play develops physical, social, and emotional skills that kids can transfer into their everyday lives. It is an opportunity for kids to stay active, try new sports, while also creating lasting friendships, learning how to work with others, and learning confidence and resilience. Play is transformative and so important for all kids!" Welcome to the Team, Beth!