Oak & Ivy Volunteer Program
Keep the fountain running.
The Oak & Ivy Park fountain is a landmark of the district — and it stays clean because neighbors show up. Claim a Primary slot or sign up as a Backup for any day — we'll reach out if coverage is needed.
What's involved
30 minutes or less. No special skills needed.
Fountain maintenance is straightforward physical work — cleaning the basin, clearing debris, and doing a quick check to make sure everything is running right. Most slots take 30 minutes or less. Coordinators will walk you through it on your first visit.
View cleaning instructions
Oak & Ivy Fountain — Step-by-step
- 01Turn Basin Fill to MAN
- 02Turn MAIN PUMP (P1) to OFF
- 03CLOSE (2) Red Valve Handles
- 04Remove Cap & Clean Out Screen Basket
- 05Replace Screen Basket with High Side Facing Motor
- 06Replace Cap with Red Seal Carefully Aligned
- 07OPEN (2) Red Valve Handles
- 08Turn MAIN PUMP (P1) to MAN
- 09CHECK Cap for Water Leakage — Tighten if Needed
- 10Verify Fountain is Operating & All Looks Correct
- 11Skim Debris From Fountain with Net
- 12Turn Basin Fill to OFF When Water Level is Full
- 13Initial Calendar
Time commitment
30 minutes or less per slot
Primary slots
One per day — claim yours on the schedule
Backup slots
Unlimited — sign up for any day, we'll call if needed
Location
Oak & Ivy Park, Wright-Dunbar Village
What to bring
Clothes you don't mind getting wet
Skill level
None required — coordinators are on-site
Confirmation
Automatic email when you sign up
Reminders
Morning-of reminder sent automatically
Sign up
Takes about two minutes.
Claim a Primary slot or add yourself as a Backup for any day. Primary slots are one per day — Backup slots are unlimited and we'll reach out if coverage is needed.
Sign up — Primary or Backup →Questions?
Ask on BAND.
BAND is where coordinators post updates and answer questions. Drop yours in the group and someone will get back to you.