Name of Project: Cricket Pitch / Batting Cage Project

VOLUNTEERS IMPROVING PARKS Project Announcement

ONGOING PROJECT

Volunteer Coordinator: Duncan Finch Phone: 954-357-5400 Secondary Volunteer Contact: Ben Conley Phone: 954-357-5404

Volunteer Position Stadium Field and Grounds Maintenance Assistant Park Central Broward Regional Park Cricket Events (Stadium and Fields) 3700 N.W. 11th Place Lauderhill, FL 33311 954-357-5400 [email protected] Park hours: 7:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Description of work involved In the initial stage the work will be to help construct the cricket batting cage area building frames, installing artificial turf, leveling clay and stones, installing poles and netting. To help maintain the fields, grounds, cricket square, and batting cage area, work will entail mowing grass, string trimming, weeding; helping prepare the cricket wicket by rolling and marking the area; repairing the netting. Volunteer will also serve as a grounds crew member during cricket matches, moving tarps and cleaning up the stadium. Hours volunteers can work During the week and weekends, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at least three hours each time. Hours before, during, and after an event at the stadium. Level of difficulty 3 or 4, some 5. 1=easy 5=physically demanding Skills required Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures/weather conditions. Ability to do physical labor, lift up to 50 pounds, push a heavy roller and mower. Must be trained by park staff for use of equipment. Ability to work with park staff and other volunteers. Shady or full sun area Outside full sun. Access to restroom facilities Restrooms available in the stadium. How many volunteers are needed Individuals. for this project? Individuals Small Group-up to 30 Large Group-over 30 How often do volunteers need to Needed daily and during events where there is a demand for extra work on site? assistance. Tools and equipment provided Volunteer shirt and hat. Ground maintenance equipment hand tools, roller and mower. Also a pick-stick and bag for during and after an event. Tools volunteers can bring if desired N/A Personal items to bring Working outdoors: sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, closed-toe shoes, gloves, water and/or snack, cell phone. Personal Protective Equipment will We will provide personal protective equipment as needed and be provided as needed instruct in proper use. Project Start Date Ongoing. Project Completion Deadline Ongoing. Duration of program Ongoing during construction and then help maintain the facility. Duration of events can be from four hours to all day and night until 11:30 p.m. Volunteer Application Deadline Ongoing volunteers need to fill out the Volunteer Application, which includes a background check. One-time volunteers should complete the Workday Volunteer Application. Orientation/Training Volunteers must attend an initial training with staff. Restrictions Volunteers must be attentive and follow all park safety and operational procedures and directives. Volunteers will use all personal protection equipment required to perform safely and effectively. Extra comments Event could be any sporting event. STATUS Active and ongoing; still accepting volunteers as needed for helping with maintenance of the grounds and for upcoming events.

Submitted 9/24/13 DF Updated 7/18/17 BC