Help Build a Playground at the Mitzi Freidheim Child and Family Center!

Project Information

Who: A total of approximately 160 volunteers from the Brightpoint Mitzi Freidheim Child and Family Center, Morgan Stanley 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: Tuesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 13, 2024 (schedule details below)

Where: Mitzi Freidheim Child and Family Center, 1701 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636

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: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)

Prep Day 2: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• TBD - All prep work completed

Build Day: Thursday, June 13, 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