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Promote teamwork and renovating your neighbourhood's park through painting old benches. You and the volunteers can be creative with art designs or a classic look to give your local park a refreshed look for the summer!
How might this help your community?
How might this help your community?
The goal is to renovate the park benches covered in graffiti and litter by repainting them and making them new and clean.
This will encourage youth and adults to sit down on the benches and frequently visit the park which will build a sense of community and belonging among the local neighbourhood.
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
During a sunny day
Local park
Suggested Action Plan
Suggested Action Plan
Visit the park and see which benches need to be painted.
Contact local park and gain permission to paint the benches.
Organize a date to paint the benches.
Recruit volunteers by advertising through flyers and send the details.
Buy paint and brushes.
Paint the benches.
Block off the area around the benches to let them dry and so that people don't sit on the fresh paint.
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
✓ Paint and paintbrushes ($50-$100)
✓ Snacks ($20)
✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)
HELPFUL LINKS
HELPFUL LINKS
How to paint wooden benches: https://www.anikasdiylife.com/painting-outdoor-wood/
Where to buy paint materials: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca
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