Who: A total of approximately 180 volunteers from the City of Akron, Akron Parks Collaborative, Sierra, 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 not be able to participate.**
When: Wednesday, 10/5 - Friday, 10/7, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm DAILY
Where: Talbot/Whitney Park
What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and bottled water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them.
What to Wear: The project 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 Week Schedule
Build Week will run for 3 days from PREP DAY 1 on10/5 to BUILD DAY on 10/7. Each day will run on the following schedule:
Prep Day 1 & 2
• 8:00 AM - Volunteer shift begins
• 3:00 PM - Volunteer shift completed
Build Day
• 8:00 AM - Volunteer shift begins
• 3:00 PM - Volunteer shift completed
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
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Build Week will culminate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a job well done. This ceremony will be held on Friday, October 7, 2:30pm and last approximately 20 minutes. Ribbon cutting time may be subject to change based on project completion.