City of Abbotsford

Live 5-2-1-0 Abbotsford Playboxes

 

As a parent, we all want our kids to be healthy, to play, and to have fun and the reality is that there can be a number of challenges to making that happen. The City of Abbotsford believes in helping our families raise healthy children. We know that children, who are raised in an environment where they are active, have better physical and emotional health, perform better academically, and have greater leadership skills. Physical activity also lowers depression and crime rates while increasing productivity and innovation. These are essential components to a healthy and thriving community.

 

As part of developing a healthy community Live 5-2-1-0 Abbotsford Playboxes are have been placed in several City of Abbotsford Parks and can be accessed by retrieving the code through our website www.abbotsford.ca/playbox.

 

We look for volunteers to help to assist in maintaining these boxes. Want to host a box in a local park you near you? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to inquire volunteer@abbotsford.ca   

 

Note; your signup here is an expression of interest; contact us to discuss your participation in this program. 

Description of Responsibilities:
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the supplies and box .

• Assist with review of supplies and re stocking

• Report vandalism/maintenance concerns.
 

Skills and Qualities Required:
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18; unless with an organized group/organization.

• Let us know which Playbox/or park you are interested in.

• Review the Playbox Volunteer Handbook

• Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to request a meeting to do your Orientation meeting at volunteer@abbotsford.ca  During this meeting we will review safety tips, sign a Volunteer Agreement  and pick-up your supplies. 

 

Time Commitment:
• Flexible.

 

Location:
• Liaise with staff.

 

 

Additional Information:
• Individuals can record volunteer hours under "Hours Log" in their myvolunteerpage.com account. Staff will approve the hours you’ve logged.

 

• All Volunteers for this program must be Level 1 approved. Levels 1 volunteers are those that have successfully completed their orientation, which includes a review of safety guidelines.   

 

Contact:
Chrissy Borseth, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@abbotsford.ca
604-557-7050