Joy in Motion chapters organize activities across four areas — movement, creativity, education, and social connection — tailored to each hospital or rehabilitation partner.
Gentle, engaging activities that give patients opportunities for safe physical movement, coordination, and play.
Low-impact sessions adapted to each patient's ability.
Hands-on activities that give patients space to express themselves and focus on something beyond their medical care.
Lessons on scholastic topics that keep patients mentally engaged during their stay.
Activities designed to create conversation, laughter, and community among patients, volunteers, and each other.
Trivia built from lessons learned in our educational activities, plus open storytelling time.
Volunteers or older patients share advice with younger patients on topics like:
Activity Kits are a way to get Joy in Motion started before meeting the 16-years-of-age hospital volunteering requirement. Every kit is designed to:
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