Volunteer Opportunity: Building a New Play Space at Adams Park

Join approximately 50 volunteers from the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, Parks and People, Coldstream, Holmstead Montebello C ommunity Corp., Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, and KABOOM. Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability. Some of the tasks include mulch surfacing, mixing concrete, and assembling components. Side projects like painting and planting are for kids and anyone who can't be on the build footprint. You will have the chance to pick one, two, or three days. Please note that you are not required to stay the whole day; you can leave when you need to. The Johns Hopkins team would love to have a nice crew on Saturday, Nov. 7, to be present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will take place at 2:30 p.m. Schedule Prep Day 1: Nov. 5 \(20 volunteers are needed\) 9 a.m.-Volunteers arrive and check in 4 p.m.&\#821 2;All prep work completed \(approximate time\) Prep Day 2: Nov. 6 \(10 volunteers should be on stand-by in case they are needed\) 9 a.m.&\#8212;Volunteers arrive and check in TBD-All prep work completed \\ nBuild Day: Nov. 7 \(50 volunteers are needed\) 6:30 a.m.-Team l eaders arrive 8 a.m.-Volunteers arrive and check in 8:30 a.m.&\#82 12;Kick-off ceremony 2:30 p.m.-Ribbon-cutting ceremony 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.