Global Citizenship Experience Lab @ Ping Tom-Pitch In for the Parks 2021

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Sorry, but registration for this event is now closed. If you are interested in volunteering, please go to the park on May 22, and you will be welcomed! Please note event supplies are based on pre-registered numbers and may have limited availability.

Global Citizenship Experience Lab @ Ping Tom-Pitch In for the Parks 2021

PITCH IN FOR THE PARKS! A Citywide Volunteer Park Clean-Up Effort taking place from June through October!

By Chicago Parks Foundation

Date and time

June 16, 2021 · 9am - October 16, 2021 · 4pm CDT

Location

Ping Tom Memorial Park

1700 South Wentworth Avenue Chicago, IL 60616

About this event

Chicago Parks Foundation presents

PITCH IN FOR THE PARKS @ PING TOM PARK WITH GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EXPERIENCE LAB SCHOOL!

Pitch In! The Chicago Parks Foundation provides volunteer groups with supplies and support to safely host clean-ups independently at any of Chicago’s 600+ parks.

Community volunteers will pick up litter and clean our park’s green spaces. Free & family friendly. Complimentary clean-up supplies are provided.

Meeting Location: In front of the Louie Fieldhouse.

Event Day Contact: Sarah Brock (773) 217-8145

Other Questions: Sonia Horvath shorvath@chicagoparksfoundaiton.org (773) 505-9737

HOW IT WORKS

1. REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER on the dates/times of your choice and complete the volunteer waiver in your registration.

2. SHOW UP SAFELY! Clean-up supplies will be provided onsite, and you can do your part by:

  • wearing a face mask (supplies are limited, please bring your own)
  • sticking to a group of fifty (50) people or less and consciously practicing social distancing
  • wearing protective gloves (provided) and avoiding hazardous materials like glass, needles and germs

If you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms at the time of your cleanup, please stay home - no need to alert us!

FAQs

  • This event is rain or shine. Please come dressed prepared for the weather (sun, bugs and all!).
  • Registering in advance is the best way to ensure there are enough complimentary supplies on event day.
  • You can also pitch in your support by making a tax-deductible gift to the Chicago Parks Foundation! Learn more about ways to give here.

The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 Partner of the Chicago Parks. This program is supported in part by Bank of America with in-kind support from Boxed Water.

Additional Questions? Please contact Sonia Horvath for more information shorvath@chicagoparksfoundaiton.org (773) 505-9737

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