Project Information

Who: A total of approximately 175 volunteers from the Allstate Financial Services and The Allstate Foundation, Blue Island Park District, Foresters Financial, & KABOOM!

Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability.

**Please note - All volunteers must be 16 years or older.**

When: Tuesday - Thursday, October 2-4, 2025

Where: Stans Park - 2235 Burr Oak Ave, Blue Island, IL, 60406

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

Prep Day 1: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

30 volunteers are needed.

• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register

• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)

Prep Day 2: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

15 volunteers should be on "stand-by" in case they are needed.

• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register

• TBD - All prep work completed

Build Day Schedule

Thursday, October 2, 2025

125 volunteers are needed.

• 7:00 AM - Team Leaders arrive

• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register

• 8:30 AM - Kick-Off Ceremony

• 2:30 PM - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Help build a playground with your friends & neighbors at Stans Park!