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18 people are interested
Foodie 5k Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Northern Illinois Food Bank
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18 people are interested
Foodie 5K is a fun walk/run with a post-race festival that includes gourmet food trucks, entertainment, and a kids’ zone. Foodie 5K would not be possible without the help of our volunteers! Foodie 5K volunteers will be directing traffic, working registration, distributing water to participants, guiding and cheering on participants on the course, and much more! Northern IL Food Bank is holding our annual Foodie 5K on two different dates at two locations:
- April 27th at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL
- June 1st at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL
Responsibilities
Register to be one of the many volunteers who make the Foodie 5K a memorable experience. Whether it be helping with registration, directing traffic, set-up/tear-down or cheering on the participants, we’ve got a job for you! All ages and groups are welcome. Specific shift duties will depend on which shift you sign up for.
Requirements
All volunteers must be willing to work outside (rain or shine). Volunteer assignment may include physical activity. Volunteers must register at http://nifb.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=reus_foodie_5K_volunteer
Age
Volunteers 15 years and younger will need to register with an adult. For groups of youth volunteers, we will need at least one adult for every four youth.
Locations
- Cantigny Park - 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Independence Grove - 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Time Commitment
The volunteer must commit to an entire shift, which are typically 3-5 hours long. Various shifts available between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Specific Days or Date(s)
- Cantigny Park - April 27th, 2018
- Independence Grove - June 1st, 2018
Training Required
Volunteers will receive a brief orientation at the beginning of their shift.
Supervised By
Special Events CoordinatorMore information at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/foodie5k2019/page/322694/
More opportunities with Northern Illinois Food Bank
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About Northern Illinois Food Bank
Location:
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134, US
Mission Statement
Vision: For no one to be hungry in northern Illinois. Mission: To lead the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships.
Description
Did you know 1 in 8 of our neighbors in northern Illinois face hunger? 1 in 5 kids in northern Illinois face hunger struggles as well. Northern Illinois Food Bank acquires donated food from retailers, local and national manufacturers, farmers, individuals, businesses, the federal government and also purchases additional products. Northern Illinois Food Bank then delivers the food to our network partners for distribution to hungry neighbors. We currently work with 900 network partners in 13 counties to help feed those in need. Volunteer, donate, and get involved in our feeding hungry neighbors today!
To sign up to volunteer, please visit our website www.solvehungertoday.org and click 'Get Involved', then 'Volunteer'. There you'll be able to create a new profile and access our schedule of volunteer shifts!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1S151 Winfield RoadWheaton, IL 60189
DATE POSTED
March 22, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- 3-5 hours
- Able to work outside