2016 Project Dates
Date/Month Project Number of Volunteers
March Spring clean-up – multiple dates 10-50 per date
(Yard work, bench painting & repair, etc.)
This month will be our big crunch to
prepare the Playground reopening April 1st.
March 14 Adding additional plants and manicuring 10-40
our new Nature Explore Space that will open
for the first season with Play-A-Palooza.
March 26 Play-A-Palooza 6-8
Helping with set up and clean up: demonstration
tables, snack tables, crafts, etc.
April Spring clean-up – multiple dates 10-50 per date
(Yard work, bench painting & repair, etc.)
April 9 9th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup 10-50
9 AM – 2 PM
April 10-17 National Volunteer Week 10-50 per date
Spring clean-up
(Yard work, bench painting & repair, etc.)
May Spring clean-up - multiple dates 10-30 per date
Final push to be ready for
Party in the Playground in mid May
May 7-14 Love Your Park Week
Spring clean-up 30-50
PHS & Fairmount Park Commission
May 7 Love Your Park Day (at Smith)
9 AM – 2 PM Spring clean-up, 30-50
PHS & Fairmount Park Commission
May 18 Party in the Playground 6-8
6 PM – 8PM Helping with set up and clean up: bar set up,
Silent Auction
June 17 Kidchella 2-6
Kid Friendly Concert on the Playground
Helping with set up and clean up
July 15 Kidchella 2-6
Kid Friendly Concert on the Playground
Helping with set up and clean up
July 23 Smith’s 116th Birthday Party 2-6
Lead games and activities for
Children 10 and younger
Assist with serving of cake and water ice
August 19 Kidchella 2-6
Kid Friendly Concert on the Playground
Helping with set up and clean up
September Fall clean-up – multiple dates 30-50
(Leaf raking, mulching plant beds, lawn care)
October Fall clean-up – multiple dates 30-50
(Leaf raking, mulching plant beds, lawn care)
Weather proofing the Playhouse
Early November Annual Appeal mailing 20-30
(Envelope stuffing, etc.)
November, date TBD Love Your Park Week
Fall clean-up 30-50
PHS & Fairmount Park Commission
November (date TBD) Love Your Park Day (at Smith)
Fall clean-up (leaf raking, mulching plant beds) 30-50
PHS & Fairmount Park Commission
Fall clean-up – multiple dates 30-50
(Leaf raking, mulching plant beds, lawn care)
December 10 Winter Wonderland 10-15
Helping with set up and clean up: demonstration
tables, snack tables, crafts, etc.
January 2017 Winter clean-up/close Playground for season 30-50
Most of the projects listed include indoor and outdoor work and are suitable for adults and children 6 and older with supervision. If you are interested in volunteering on a date that is not listed or have ideas for other projects –let’s talk. Please contact Jim Neal at 215-765-4325 X103 or jim@smithplayground.org