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HELP BY VOLUNTEERING

Our core steering committee is already about 40 people strong! It is exciting to see how this project has peaked the interest of so many individuals throughout our community. However, there are still lots of positions to fill. When you decide where you fit in best, please let the chairman of that committee know and they will get you the detailed information about that position.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help before construction begins, during and after. Whether you can hammer a nail, decorate an event, serve a meal, tools to lend, experience to lead or care for the children while the parents are busy building on the site, there is a job for you.  Area code is 985 unless indicated.

 

  •   Volunteers for Childcare -  coordinate and supervise childcare - arrange activities for children during construction.   Contact Angie Jean (H) 863-8905, (O) 781-8984

     

  • Volunteers for the Children's Committee - serves as a liaison between the Steering Committee and all of the children in the schools - participate in Design Day festivities- produce a newsletter- create enthusiasm for our project within the schools. Contact Ana Welch  (H) 643-1717 - Cell - 707-7711, welch9697@aol.com - Brenna Faulk, bfaulk3@bellsouth.net , 639-0103.

 

  • Volunteers for Donated Materials - seek donations of materials for use in construction from materials supply list provided by designer.  Contact  Carlos Yingst - (H) 847-1535, (O) 257-2040, carlos.d.yingst@maf.nasa.gov

 

  • Volunteers for Food - acquire food donations and organize meals for workers during construction.    Michele McCarter (H) 847-2583. chelemc@yahoo.com

 

  • General Coordinators - coordinate committees- oversee all phases of the project. Contact Rene' Legrand 643-6021, sburas@bellsouth.net  or Gina Beck (H) 643-2653, cell - 640-6098, beckboys@msn.com

 

  • Volunteers for Fundraising  five key fundraisers planned for the year-need team members for each fundraiser. Contact Mike Pike (O) 649-1962, 649-1986, or Pearl Williams 914.4338 slidellccg@aol.com, Belinda Levy, 643-5092, balici@aol.com 

 

  • Volunteers for Donations & Purchased Materials.  network with companies that supply materials-acquire the "best deal" on supplies needed from materials supply list provided by designer. Contact  Carlos Yingst (H) 847-1535,(O) 257-2040, carlos.d.yingst@maf.nasa.gov 

 

  • Volunteers for Design and Special Needs.  collect historical and  cultural elements that pertain to our location-address playground compliancy with the American Disabilities Act.   Contact Eric Duibuisson   eric@bellsouth.net   (O) 646-0467, 643-3056 or Jack Rowley (H) 641-5750 (O) 737-3172x1020. jack@emi-marine.com, or Jim Stephens (H)643-4587, (O) 641-2886, cell 289-4262.

 

  • Volunteers for Tools - gather tools necessary for construction -maintain inventory and condition of donated tools.  Contact Frank Jackson (O) 649-4806.

 

  • Volunteers  enlist new volunteers-coordinate efforts of volunteers to  plan and build playground-work with individuals, corporations, service and community groups.  Contact Theresa Riseley (H) 847-0859 risleytj@aol.com Linda Ziemba   649-4670 zzzs@bellsouth.net