The IPA relies on volunteers for its own work and for the many projects and services it supports. Volunteers may want to work directly with children or help by using their professional, artistic or sporting skills and interests. This has recently included musicians, puppet makers, dancers, lawyers, IT specialist, people who want to share their interest in gardening, chess, photography, writing, environmental campaigning, bike maintenance and so on. Just a few hours a month can make a difference.
Visit the Islington Play Association website for more info.
IPA has a team of workers supporting and developing adventure playgrounds.
IPA has established model children's centres to provide high quality nursery and out of school care.
IPA provides business planning and marketing support to help voluntary organisations run efficiently and helps providers improve their services through formal quality assurance measures.
IPA help dozens of voluntary groups every year raise money and tackle a wide range of challenges around staffing, training, volunteering, child protection, premises, insurance, transport and much more.
IPA also works outside of Islington helping in playground design, fundraising, generating publicity, campaigning, service and project planning, research, public consultation and policy development.