Help build a playground at Edgerton Park

2049 Springfield Boulevard,Kansas City KS 66101

05 May, 2022

Description

Help Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation build a playground in partnership with KaBOOM! and General Motors! Project Information Who: A total of approximately 100 volunteers from General Motors, Wyandotte County and KaBOOM! 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 construction areas.** When: Thursday May 5th to Saturday May 7th, 8:00am - 3:00pm Where: Edgerton Park, 2049 Springfield Blvd Kansas City, KS 66101 What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch and water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt to wear during the project (if relevant). 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: Thursday May 5th, 2022 25 volunteers are needed. • 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register • 3:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time) Prep Day 2: Friday May 6th, 2022 20 volunteers should be on "stand-by" in case they are needed. • 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register • TBD - All prep work completed Build Day: Saturday May 7th, 2022 100 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