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Opportunity Details
Help Build an Interactive Play Trail at Point Gratiot Park!
Come join us! We're building a new interactive play trail for the kids of Dunkirk, NY!
Who: A total of approximately 160 volunteers across 4 days, from Dunkirk and the Greater Buffalo Area!
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: Tuesday, June 2nd to Friday June 5th, from 8:30AM-4:00PM
Where: NY-5 & Point Dr W, Dunkirk, NY 14048
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.
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
Build Week will run from June 2 June 5. Each date will have the following schedule:
Prep Day 1: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
20 volunteers are needed.
• 8:30 AM - Volunteers arrive and check in
• 9:00 AM - Work begins
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Build Day 1: Wednesday June 3, 2026
40 volunteers are needed.
• 8:30 AM - Volunteers arrive and check in
• 9:00 AM - Work begins
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Build Day 2: Thursday, June 4, 2026
40 volunteers are needed.
• 8:30 AM - Volunteers arrive and check in
• 9:00 AM - Work begins
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)
Final Build Day: Friday, June 5, 2026
60 volunteers are needed.
• 7:00 AM - Team Leaders arrive
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 8:30 AM - Kick-Off Ceremony
• 2:30 PM - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:18+
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