Amazon: Help Build a Playground at George Hellwig Memorial Park

Project Information
Who: A total of approximately 200 volunteers from Prince William County, Amazon, and KABOOM!

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, October 20 - Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where: George Hellwig Memorial Park, 14420 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA 20112

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 Tuesday, October 20 to Friday, October 23. Each date will have the following schedule: 

Prep Day 1:  Tuesday, October 20
40 total volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)

Prep Day 2:  Wednesday, October 21
20 total volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• TBD - All prep work completed 

Prep Day 3: Thursday, October 22
15 total volunteers are needed.
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• TBD - All prep work completed

Build Day: Friday, October 23
95 total volunteers are needed.
• 6:30 AM - Team Leaders arrive
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 8:30 AM - Kick-Off, Volunteers begin playground construction
• 2:30 PM - Build Day Celebration and photos

Build Week Celebration:
Construction Week will culminate with a celebration of the completion of the construction. This celebration will take place on Friday, October 23 at 2:30PM and will last approximately 20 minutes. Celebration time may be subject to change based on project completion.