2012VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR COMMUNITY BUILD AT SCOTT’S PLACE
“This community has a longstanding tradition of its residents having a hand in building its parks and fields, including Tiger Shark Cove and the Boys and Girls Club. We want to continue that tradition with Scott’s Place,” Manager Paul Schofield said. The metal play equipment in Scott’s Place is designed for use by children who use braces or wheelchairs in addition to able-bodied kids. One large play structure has ramps instead of steps to allow all children to reach its upper decks.
Scott’s Place was made possible by a $250,000 donation from Wellington residents Del and Barbara Williamson, who lost their son, Scott, to cerebral palsy when he was six. “You don’t have a feel for how difficult it is to watch your child sit on the sidelines and watch other kids play,” Barbara Williamson said. “More than anything, we want to see the park being used. We thought if people had a way to be involved in helping build the park, they’d know where it is and want to bring their families.”
Regardless of whether or not you’re skilled with tools, you can have a hand in helping at the community build. Several companies who work with Wellington will be providing skilled workers to supervise the labor. In addition, there will be first aid and refreshment tents that will need volunteers. People will be needed simply to carry equipment and tools on the work site.
There will be a morning and an afternoon shift each day, so residents can volunteer for one or all of the shifts during the weekend. Each day, check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Wellington Community Center at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., where Scott’s Place is being built. Check in for the afternoon shift will be at 12 noon. There will be jobs for student volunteers as well. Those under age 16 should be accompanied by a parent.
Wellington will provide food and drinks for everyone participating that weekend, and local grocers or restaurants are invited to participate with a donation of food and/or drinks. Anyone wanting to volunteer or donate should call Rachel Fenech at (561) 791-4787 or go online to register here or look for the link on our homepage at Latest News.
For information on other Village programs, events and activities, please visit the website at www.wellingtonfl.gov
