UPDATE: Delivery date set for all-inclusive playground in Rockland, assembly volunteers needed
Story Location:
MacDougal Park
Rockland, ME 04841
United States
ROCKLAND — Rockland Rotary has reached its fundraising goal and the “All-Aboard” Inclusive Playground has been ordered and will be arriving Monday morning, August 19, at MacDougal Park.
Rockland Rotary is seeking volunteers for the Playground Community Build Project to assemble the equipment. On August 19, volunteers will be unwrapping the playground equipment on the arrival date and will be given instructions on assembly by experienced installers. Volunteers may be using small hand tools to assemble some of the equipment.
Approximately 20-25 individual or business volunteers from the community are required each day from August 19 -23, in order to complete this project.
On August 19, volunteers will be unwrapping the playground equipment on the arrival date and will be given instructions on assembly by experienced installers. Volunteers may be using small hand tools to assemble some of the equipment.
Approximately 20-25 individual or business volunteers from the community are required each day from August 19 -23, in order to complete this project. Any unfinished assembly and groundwork will be completed August 26 - 27.
The Rotary now has http://www.signupgenius.com to make signing up for volunteers easier and more efficient. There are slots available for each day of the build. Pick a day that works for you.
With the community’s support, soon our community will be able to witness the smiles of children and families as they enjoy a playground with accessibility, especially designed equipment, and safe surfaces for play and fun. This will be the only playground of its kind in the Mid-Coast area.
“The Community Build will be very much like an old fashioned barn-raising,” said Rockland Rotary, in a news release.
“With the community’s support, soon our community will be able to witness the smiles of children and families as they enjoy a playground with accessibility, especially designed equipment, and safe surfaces for play and fun,” said the Rotary. “This will be the only playground of its kind in the Midcoast area.
“Please spread the word and come join Rockland Rotary and members of the community for this unique playground Community Build project,” said the release.
Contact rocklandrotary6310@gmail.com to volunteer.
