Bellevue State Park, partnering with KABOOM! The Friends of Bellueve and Discover Financial are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to build Bellevue's newest playground!
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Thanks to a grant from Kaboom! that was awarded to The Friends of Bellevue we are getting a new 2-5year old playground! The playground is generously funded by Discover Financial!
We are looking for volunteers from the community that will come out over a 3 day period to help us to build the playground!
Project Information
Who: A total of approximately 200 volunteers from DNREC, the Friends of Bellevue State Park, Discover Financial Services, 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: November 6th -7th, 9am-4pm; November 8th, 8am-3pm
Where: Bellevue State Park Playground; 800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809, Playground to be constructed near the track.
What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch 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, November 6th
30 volunteers are needed.
• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Prep Day 2: Thursday, November 7th
10 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: Friday, November 9th
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
How to Volunteer: Please us the Event Bright Link to sign up. This will allow you to sign up on any of the 3 days.
Check out our Facebook page for some Questions & Answers!
If you have any questions please contact Andrea Carter the Manager of Volunteers at Andrea.Carter@delaware.gov
