Tatum's Treehouse
Build Week
Join us in creating a safe and fun space for our community’s children by volunteering for our playground build! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist with various tasks, including construction, childcare, food preparation, and more. Whether you have experience in construction or simply want to lend a hand, your support is invaluable. The build will take place from November 11th to November 17th, and your involvement will make a lasting difference in our community. If you’re interested in helping us create a vibrant playground, please sign up today!
Volunteer Opportunities
● Construction: Tasks for every skill level to help build and create the new playground
● Construction Captains: Leaders willing to be on-site every day of Build Week to guide groups of volunteers in task completion (10 needed per day)
● Childcare: Assist with supervising and engaging children while their caregivers volunteer.
● Food Preparation: Prepare meals and snacks for our hardworking volunteers.
● Sanding & Shoveling: Perform essential finishing touches and site cleanup.
● Art Tent: Assist with creative activities for the playground
We have shifts available each day:
● Morning Shift: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
● Afternoon Shift: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
● Evening Shift: 5:30 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Meals will be provided for volunteers working the morning and afternoon shifts. If you’re unable to volunteer, we also welcome donations of tools and food.
Your support will be invaluable whether you can commit to just a few hours or several days. Together, we can build a playground that will benefit our entire community.
Thank you for considering being part of this important project. We look forward to working alongside you to create a special place for all to enjoy. If you have any questions, please reach out to kristen@cvcyc.org!
This is the CVCYC's biggest project ever, and we are incredibly excited to see this come to fruition for children of all abilities. Please consider donating to help build a better tomorrow!
Only the second fully accessible playground in Monterey County, Tatum's Treehouse will feature an all-volunteer- build model that will engage community members and families. Similar to Tatum's Garden located in Salinas, Tatum's Treehouse will provide inclusive play opportunities for all youth in Monterey County and the surrounding areas. Our two organizations share the goal of transforming the existing, decades-old playground into a safe, fun space for all children to feel welcomed and included. This is the CVCYC's biggest project ever, and we are incredibly excited to see this come to fruition for children of all abilities.
As there are several rural communities in and around Monterey County’s Carmel Valley, the Foundation strongly felt the current park near the pool was a good location for an accessible playground. While CVCYC will be taking the lead on this project, the Tatum’s Garden Foundation board will provide their expertise on park design, community involvement, fundraising, and volunteer efforts to assist in bringing the park to fruition.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Carmel Valley Community Youth Center on this amazing project. It is our mission to cultivate accessible, inclusive play, and this project fits perfectly with it. We look forward to bringing accessible play to families throughout Monterey County,” says Amanda Bakker, President of the Tatum’s Garden Foundation.