Help Build a New Playspace at Waxahachie Family YMCA!

Who: A total of approximately 150 volunteers from Waxahachie Family YMCA - YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Foresters Financial, and KABOOM!
Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability.
Please note - All school-aged children under the legal working age for this state will be welcome to participate in youth activities on Saturday, but will not be able to participate in building in the construction areas.
When: Thursday October 1st, 2026- Saturday October 3rd, 2026 
Where:  100 YMCA Dr Waxahachie, TX 75165
What's Provided: Breakfast, lunch (vegetarian option available), 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.
What to Bring: We need quite a few wheelbarrows, shovels, and concrete hoes. If you can bring one of those items, please reach out to Marcie Myer at marciemayer@hotmail.com and let her know. Thanks for the help! 
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 : Thursday October 1st, 2026- Saturday October 3rd, 2026.
Each date will have the following schedule: 
Prep Day 1: Thursday October 1st, 2026
30 volunteers are needed.
• 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 4:00 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)

Prep Day 2: Friday October 2nd, 2026
15 volunteers should be on "stand-by" in case they are needed. You will be notified if the work day is canceled. 
• TBD 9:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• TBD - All prep work completed

Build Day:Saturday October 3rd, 2026
50 volunteers are needed.
• 6:30 AM - Team Leaders arrive
• 8:00 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 8:30 AM - Kick-Off Ceremony
• 2:30 PM - Build Day Celebration
Build Day Celebration:
Construction Week will culminate with a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a job. This ceremony will take place on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 2:30pm and will last approximately 20 minutes. Celebration time may be subject to change based on project completion.