About
Keep Austin Playing is a citywide playdate created by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to enrich, educate, and empower the Austin Community. We aim to cultivate a lifestyle change towards healthy, positive behaviors and attitudes.
Event Schedule:
8:00am - 10:00am Table/Activity and Booth Setup
9:00am - 11:00am Instructor led outdoor activity
10:00am - 2:00pm Event doors open for City of Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camps ONLY
2:00pm - 3:00pm Break
1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor led outdoor activity
3:00pm - 7:00pm Event Open to the Public
7:00pm - 8:00pm Breakdown and Clean up
Event goals:
- Increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle by providing interactive play and informational materials to our youth and the citizens of Austin.
- Expose youth and the public to the myriad of organizations within the City of Austin that offer free or low cost programs designed to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
- Promote and celebrate National Parks and Recreation month.
- Provide a safe and interactive event for youth and citizens with an emphasis on health education, wellness and access to healthy food.
- Motivate participants to make positive health behavior changes.
Event Schedule:
8:00am - 10:00am Table/Activity and Booth Setup
9:00am - 11:00am Instructor led outdoor activity
10:00am - 2:00pm Event doors open for City of Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camps ONLY
2:00pm - 3:00pm Break
1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor led outdoor activity
3:00pm - 7:00pm Event Open to the Public
7:00pm - 8:00pm Breakdown and Clean up
Event goals:
- Increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle by providing interactive play and informational materials to our youth and the citizens of Austin.
- Expose youth and the public to the myriad of organizations within the City of Austin that offer free or low cost programs designed to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
- Promote and celebrate National Parks and Recreation month.
- Provide a safe and interactive event for youth and citizens with an emphasis on health education, wellness and access to healthy food.
- Motivate participants to make positive health behavior changes.
Positions
0 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Closed
Registration Closes
72 hours before each shift starts or when space runs out.
Age Limit
18 and up
Requirement Details
A copy of the City of Austin Liability Waiver must be signed by all volunteers. We will have copies available at the check-in table or you can print under "Resources". All volunteers must report to check-in table 15-20 minutes prior to their shift. Volunteers will be assigned to a staff Volunteer Coordinator to report to during the event.
Parking Details
Free Parking at Palmer
Skills
GivePulse
10 Positions Filled
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5 Impacts
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23 Hours
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Shifts (16)
1 - 16 of 16 Shifts
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Door Monitors | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Monitor exits throughout the Palmer Events Center to ensure no summer camp child exits the exhibit hall without Adult Supervision (Summer Camp Counselor). | 0/5 | Over |
Door Monitors | 12:00pm (CT) | 3:00pm (CT) | Monitor exits throughout the Palmer Events Center to ensure no summer camp child exits the exhibit hall without Adult Supervision (Summer Camp Counselor). | 0/5 | Over |
Games area Supervisor (tentative) | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will make sure participants are playing with games in a safe manner. Games include giant jenga & checkers, etc. | 2/2 | Over |
Games area Supervisor (tentative) | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will make sure participants are playing with games in a safe manner. Games include giant jenga & checkers, etc. | 0/2 | Over |
Games area Supervisor (tentative) | 4:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will make sure participants are playing with games in a safe manner. Games include giant jenga & checkers, etc. | 0/2 | Over |
Greeters - Afternoon Shift | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Greeters will pass out event information and direct guests, community booth participants and vendors | 0/4 | Over |
Greeters - Late Afternoon Shift | 4:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Greeters will pass out event information and direct guests, community booth participants and vendors | 0/4 | Over |
Greeters - Morning Shift | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Greeters will pass out event information and direct guests, community booth participants and vendors | 0/4 | Over |
Human Foosball table (tentative) | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will help manage any lines and make sure there is not more than the max allowed number of children in the foosball table. Volunteers will ensure participants are tall enough to participate safely. | 0/2 | Over |
Human Foosball table (tentative) | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will help manage any lines and make sure there is not more than the max allowed number of children in the foosball table. Volunteers will ensure participants are tall enough to participate safely. | 0/2 | Over |
Human Foosball table (tentative) | 4:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will help manage any lines and make sure there is not more than the max allowed number of children in the foosball table. Volunteers will ensure participants are tall enough to participate safely. | 0/2 | Over |
Moonbounce - Afternoon | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | Moonbounce volunteers will help manage any lines and make sure there is not more than the max allowed number of children in the moonbounce at all times. | 0/2 | Over |
Moonbounce - Late Afternoon | 4:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Moonbounce volunteers will help manage any lines and make sure there is not more than the max allowed number of children in the moonbounce at all times. | 1/2 | Over |
Moonbounce - Morning | 9:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Moonbounce volunteers will help manage any lines and make sure there is not more than the max allowed number of children in the moonbounce at all times. | 2/2 | Over |
Vendor Activity Assistant | 10:00am (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | Volunteer will be assigned to a vendor booth/table to assist with activity - some form of active play (ball toss, etc) | 3/6 | Over |
Vendor Activity Assistant | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | Volunteer will be assigned to a vendor booth/table to assist with activity - some form of active play (ball toss, etc) | 2/6 | Over |