If you were leading a build, what were your lessons learned? If you were a volunteer on a build, what did you see that other project leaders should know. What should other volunteers know?
What did you think of your experience. Will you do it again?
I was a volunteer at Woodmere Elementary for U Play! It was my first build and I learned that they play great music at builds!!! :0) And serve good food...
I would do it again, so that I can do different tasks- I was a mulch master, helped with the potted plants, and helped with the stepping stones at this build.
I can remember that there were discrepancies on how much soil should be put in the potted plants and so if we knew to grab a team leader instead of guess, we wouldn't have had to fix a few planters. Nothing major...but a thought...
Congratulations on building this playground. You sound like you really have it together.
Now that the build is done, visit our Playspace Finder and enter your playground - be sure to add some photos too! If anyone has completed a build recently or just knows of a playspace, add it to the Playspace Finder. You can also rate playspaces that are already entered. It's a great way to spread the word so kids and families can always find a great place to play.
Cheers, Gina
About how many volunteers did you have for the day? Did you feel like there was enough help or maybe even too much? Thank you!
I helped on a build about a month ago. This was my 4th on, three as volunteer and one as a leader. Each time there was more than enough help. I'd almost say almost too much help, but I really believe the more the better and people who don't know how much of a contribution they could make, often surprise themselves and jum right in. The community build appears to over stock the day with help, but that is needed. It is amazing how different people peak and contribute on their own pace. Having reserves is a great blessing.
When you start - there is just holes in the ground and a mound of dirt or mulch, you think "what are we in for?" Once the build starts, you see the progression, as people complete different sections and join in on what still needs more hands.
Each time we built, there were from 150 to 300 or more people. Most everyone worked from 8:30-2:30, with the hard core 25 or so volunteers and team leaders touching up and completing tasks through 3:30 or beyond.