- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
RACE DAY: Foodie 5K to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank
ORGANIZATION: Northern Illinois Food Bank
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is 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 18th at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL
- June 6th at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL
ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE ON WEBSITE AT: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/foodie2020/page/volunteer
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 https://secure.qgiv.com/event/foodie2020/page/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
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 RoadCantigny ParkWheaton, IL 60189
DATE POSTED
January 30, 2020
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 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. Please visit the website to view specific shift times.
- Volunteers will receive a brief orientation at the beginning of their shift.