Festival in the Park/Freedom Park Volunteer opportunity

In September, Mecklenburg Count Parks and Recreation staff is preparing Freedom Park for the annual “Festival in the Park,” which will run September 20-22.  

Through our partnership, Veterans Bridge Home is looking for lots of volunteers or 1-2 large groups of energetic Volunteers to help out with sprucing up the Park for this HUGE event! 

Location of Project: Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, 28203

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Date of Project: Thursday, September 12, 2019

Hours of Project: 9:00am – 12:00 noon

P&R Contact:  Fredrick Mayfield, Maintenance Supervisor   Mobile: 704-369-9824  

            Michael Campbell, Central Park Manager   Phone: 980-314-1140

Volunteer Contact: Pete Vacho   pvacho@veteransbridgehome.org

                                Office: 704.332.8802    Direct: 980.999.2304

Number of Volunteers: About 35+ adults

 Brief Description of Volunteer Job: Volunteers will help staff with landscaping and maintenance tasks, which may include: spreading mulch, clearing brush and limbs, general clean-up as needed – preparation for Festival in the Park!

Tools or special clothing volunteers are requested to bring:

              Work gloves – leather or protective palm recommended

              Wear long pants and long sleeves; wear old clothing

              Wear sturdy, closed toe shoes for safety!

             Bring a refillable water bottle, sunscreen and a hat

Parking/Meeting location: After entering the Park from East Blvd, continue straight to the Stop sign; then turn left and go all the way into the last lot and park near the playground/train/bridge. Look for Park & Recreation vehicles and staff!