Help Build a New Playground at Hubbell Park!

Project Information

Who: A total of approximately 150 volunteers from the City of Salem, The CarMax Foundation, 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 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Where: Hubbell Park, 100 Hubbell Ave, Salem, NJ

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 Thursday, October 22. Each date will have the following schedule: 

Prep Day 1:  Tuesday, October 20, 2026
30 volunteers are needed.
• 8:30 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• 3:30 PM - All prep work completed (approximate time)

Prep Day 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
15 volunteers should be on "stand-by" in case they are needed.
• 3:30 AM - Volunteers arrive and check-in
• TBD - All prep work completed

Build Day: Thursday, October 22, 2026
150 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 - Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Construction Week will culminate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a job. This ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 2:30PM and will last approximately 20 minutes. Ribbon cutting time may be subject to change based on project completion