Braddock Carnegie Library Basketball Court Spruce Up

Volunteer Opportunity – Braddock Community Beautification Project
Hosted by The Mission Continues - Pittsburgh in partnership with VLP and community partners
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Braddock Carnegie Library Basketball Court

Join us for a day of service and community-building as we team up to refresh and revitalize a key space in Braddock! This event brings together volunteers, community organizations, and local leaders to make a lasting impact through hands-on work.

Scope of Work Includes:

Vegetation clearing around the basketball court and parking lot
Picnic table builds and painting (weather-dependent)
Litter and debris clean-up, including dump site mitigation
Spring planting and prepping flower beds
Donation sorting
Brush fire (supervised, safety permitting)

Volunteer Roles Available:

Brush & Vegetation Clearing Crew: Use hand tools to remove overgrowth and invasive plants (adults only for chainsaw, chipper, brush blade tools)
Build & Paint Team: Assemble and paint picnic tables (some lifting involved; adult supervision required for tools)
Clean-Up Crew: Remove litter and debris from the area—great for all ages!
Garden & Planting Team: Help with flower bed prep, soil work, and spring planting
Donation Sorting Station: Organize and categorize donations for local distribution
Safety & Support Team: Help manage PPE distribution, hydration stations, and general volunteer check-in/support
Youth & Family Activities Support: Supervise or assist with youth-friendly activities and service tasks
Fire Safety Support (Brush Fire Area): Help with setup and monitoring under staff supervision (adults only)

What to Bring & Wear:

Gloves (we’ll have extras)
Long sleeves and pants (to protect from poison ivy)
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots
Water bottle
Positive attitude and team spirit!

Health & Safety:

Borough will be spraying for poison ivy, but it’s still present—Technu available on-site
Gloves and PPE provided for all tasks
Bathroom access TBD (library option is ADA-accessible; backup options may not be)

Location:
Braddock Carnegie Library Basketball Court
More details and parking info will be shared with volunteers ahead of time.

Let us know your preferred role when you RSVP and we’ll get you set up. We can’t wait to see you out there!

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

Inclement Weather

Rain or Shine, unless a severe weather event is detected

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (18+)