Registrations are closed
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Unfortunately all tickets for this event are now sold out. We hope to see you at another playground Build in the future!
Help build a playground at Bernadette Watkins Park!
Help the City of Newport build a playground in partnership with Airheads by Perfetti van Melle and KaBOOM!
Date and time
Location
Build - Perfetti Van Melle - Covington, KY - 2019-09-27
402 West 6th Street Newport, KY 41071About this event
Project Information
Who: A total of approximately 250 volunteers from Perfetti van Melle, the City of Newport, 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 playground construction areas.**
When: Friday, September 27th, 2019 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Bernadette Watkins Park, 402 W. 6th Street, Newport, KY 41071
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, September 25th, 2019
30 volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and register
• 5:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Prep Day 2: Thursday, September 26th, 2019
15 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: Friday, September 27th, 2019
250 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