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Thursday - July 21, 2016

Alameda Head Start/Early Head Start 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda, CA 94501

Alameda Family Services Head Start/Early Head Start, College of Alameda, and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group are building a playground!

150 volunteers from the community are needed to assist in building a great place for kids to play - in ONE day.

This project is in partnership with KaBOOM!, the national nonprofit dedicated to giving kids the childhood they deserve by bringing play to those who need it most.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Those who are 18+ will be actively involved in the building of this our new playground.

For information on volunteering and/or donations please contact:

Thelma Garvey at 510-629-6334 or by emailing tgarvey@alamedafs.org

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Help Bring Play to Kids! Join us as Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Alameda Family Services, the College of Alameda,

and the organizers from the national nonprofit KaBOOM! build a playground for our children.

Over 150 parents and community volunteers are needed on:

Alameda Head Start/Early Head Start - College of Alameda Child Care Center 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda California 94501

40 volunteers are needed to help us prepare on: Tuesday - July 19th from 8:00am -5:00 pm

15 volunteers are required to assist with set-up on Wednesday, July 20th from 8:00am -5:00 pm

Team Leaders and site preparation volunteers are also needed!

Team Leaders are volunteers who are willing to manage a team of volunteers on a particular project. Those interested are asked to attend a training session on: Tuesday - July 19, 2016 from 2:45 - 3:45 PM.

Volunteers do not have to be trained, skilled or have any special tools!

To register online go to: https://www.tfaforms.com/420563

What do I need to bring?

Sturdy shoes, a cap or hat and most of all your ENTHUSIASM.

For more information contact your Family Advocate, Site Supervisor, ECC Specialist, or our PFCE Coordinator,

Thelma Garvey at 510.629-6334 or tgarvey@alamadafs.org

Join us as in supporting the Health, Wellness & Resiliency of the children in our community!

Playground Project Registration Form Please sign me up for: (you may check more than one)

I have experience in: construction gardening ____ Build Day : Thursday - July 21, 2016

painting building ____ Prep Day 1: Tuesday - July 19, 2016

I am interested in being a Team Leader ____ Prep Day 2: Wednesday - July 20, 2016

I have lots of energy and love to help out my community.

If possible I would like to bring my children with me to build day - number of children:_____ ages:___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___

Name: _____________________________________________________ Parent Volunteer Community Volunteer

E-Mail: ______________________________ Phone: __________________ Organization: _____________________

Child care will be provided to up to 80 children enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Individuals ages 16 & 17 can participate in the Build Day activities, but must have a guardian co-sign the waiver on Build Day.

Children 10 - 15 years of age are welcome to participate in youth based projects, but for safety reasons will not be allowed on build site.

Corporate volunteers other than those from Dr Pepper Snapple Group are welcome, but can not number more than ten.