Help build a playground at Mayors Park!
Event Information
About this Event
Who: A total of approximately 200 volunteers from BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and the City of North Tonawanda.
Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability.
**Please note - All youth under the legal working age for this state will be welcome to participate in youth activities but will not be able to participate in building in the playground construction areas.**
When: Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Mayors Park, 0 Mayors Park Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch and water will be provided on all days. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them.
What to Wear: The playground build will happen rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather. Closed-toe shoes are required; sneakers or work boots that you don't mind getting dirty are advisable. Please leave valuables at home as secure storage is not available on site.
Build Site Rules: All participants must comply with the following practices. These rules have been established and agreed upon to ensure the safety, comfort and respect for all involved. Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal from the project.
• Work together, treat everyone with respect and use family-friendly, inclusive language
• Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior to on-site staff
• Please comply with all requests from on-site staff
• Follow all safety guidelines
• Only pre-approved power tools are permitted
• Closed-toe shoes are required
• Youth may not participate in areas of active construction
• No smoking, alcohol or drugs
• The use or carry of firearms is prohibited *with the exception of certified, active officers
Parking Information: During Delivery Day and Prep Days, there will be parking available at Mayors Park. On Build Day, all volunteers will be asked to park at 500 Wheatfield Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. There will be shuttles available to drive volunteers to and from Mayors Park.
Build Week Schedule
Delivery Day: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
15 volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 5:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Prep Day 1: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
50 volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 5:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Prep Day 2: Thursday, July 25, 2019
40 volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 5:00 PM - All prep work completed
Prep Day 3: Friday, July 26, 2019
25 volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• TBD - All prep work completed
Build Day: Saturday, July 27, 2019
200 volunteers are needed.
• 6:30 AM - Team Leaders arrive
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 8:30 AM - Kick-off ceremony
• 2:30 PM - Ribbon-cutting ceremony