At WOW! Children’s Museum, we believe play is a universal language that brings families together. That’s why our Bilingual Play Ambassador Coordinator plays such a vital role—ensuring that every child and caregiver, no matter their language or background, feels welcome, supported, and excited to explore.
Netzy, our Play Ambassador Coordinator, leads a team of volunteers and staff who create joyful, hands-on experiences for families. Whether she’s encouraging caregivers to join in the fun at the Museum or bringing the magic of play to Head Start classrooms across the Front Range, she helps children approach learning with confidence and curiosity. By fostering an inclusive environment, she ensures that Spanish-speaking families feel at home at WOW!—proving that play isn’t just for kids; it’s for everyone.
Last year, this position was entirely grant-funded, allowing Netzy to develop and deepen the Play Ambassador program on the museum floor, and more fully engage with English language learners in Head Start programs across the front range. This year, we are turning to our community to help sustain this vital role. Thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Dodge Family Fund, we must raise $25,000 to unlock an additional $25,000, ensuring that WOW! continues to foster inclusive, play-based learning experiences for all families. Your support helps keep this program thriving and growing for years to come.
One of the best ways to encourage playful adult-child interactions is with Play Ambassadors. These are staff and volunteers trained to model, encourage, and participate in children’s play and exploration, and trained to help caregivers do the same. Young children need opportunities for self-directed play, and they also need attentive caregivers anchoring and expanding those explorations. The Bilingual Play Ambassador Coordinator is responsible for training the Play Ambassadors in their daily interactions with guests – creating a more deeply engaged staff.
Why This Position Matters to WOW!
- Expands Access to Play – Ensures all families feel welcomed, engaged, and empowered to participate – including English language learners.
- Enhances Caregiver Involvement – Supports parents and caregivers in discovering ways to play and learn alongside their children.
- Strengthens Museum Experiences – Guides Play Ambassadors to create meaningful, confidence-boosting interactions with visitors.
- Encourages Lifelong Learning – Inspires curiosity and engagement in all families, regardless of language or background.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Your donation directly funds the Bilingual Play Ambassador Coordinator, helping to:
- Create Welcoming Experiences for all families through inclusive programming.
- Encourage Caregivers to Feel More Equipped to take on an active role in their child's learning journey by leading them with play.
Strengthen WOW!'s mission to inspire every child's curiosity and learning through play.
