Project Information
Who: A total of approximately 200 volunteers from the YMCA Manchester, the CarMax Foundation and KABOOM!
Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability.
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 construction areas.
When: Wednesday, June 5 - Friday, June 7, 2024 (schedule details below)
Where: YMCA Manchester, 7540 Hull Street Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and water will be provided. 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
Build Week Schedule
Prep Day 1: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
- 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Prep Day 2: Thursday, June 6, 2024
- 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
- TBD - All prep work completed
Build Day: Friday, June 7, 2024
- 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
- 3:00 PM - Volunteers leave
