About: Join us as we do maintenance to our Family Development Center playground. This day of playground work includes sweeping, flipping wood chips and sand, and adding more surface materials to the playground. Volunteer work might include use of shovels, rakes, sanders, paint/brushes, brooms, wheel barrows, and physical labor.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are expected to arrive 10 minutes prior to their volunteer shift to get checked in and get instructions. Expect to spend approximately four hours working.
Qualifications: Volunteers should be able to work on their feet for extensive periods of time, volunteers should be willing to work with their hands and support the physical work that needs to be done.
Impact: Supporting this service day supports the operations of the Family Development Center (FDC). The The UCCS Family Development Center offers high quality, year-round education for children between 1- and 5-years-old, with summer programs for elementary students. We offer a number of programs, including preschool options, as well as early learning options. Through play, our exemplary staff teaches children everything from empathy to cooperation and independence to imagination. The FDC is available to UCCS students who need childcare support while they pursue their degree.
Note: Water, gloves, sunscreen, snacks, and work supplies provided.
Volunteers will be asked to complete a risk wavier upon check-in at the volunteer site.
