Volunteers needed for South Jersey’s first all-access playground

    A Pennsauken based non-profit is searching for volunteers to help build South Jersey’s first all-access playground.

    The Gloucester County Times reports that 300 volunteers will take on the project on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10 at Challenge Grove off Brace Road in Cherry Hill.

    The volunteer effort is all part of “Build Jake’s Place” a non-profit dedicated to building playgrounds for children of every ability.

    According to the Gloucester County Times, skilled mechanics and builders will be on hand to coordinate building efforts.

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    Volunteers must be 13-years of age or older.  Click here to register or call 856-662-4418 for more information.

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