Location
The Eggert Bahá’í School is sponsoring this community service project and is open to all to participate.
Firm RSVP needed by June 8 to Rachel Subramanian 630-536-8459 or rachelsubramanian@yahoo.com
Arrive by 8:45 AM
Closed-toe shoes required.
Waiver must be filled out and signed by parents/guardian for all children under 18 years. Only for 8 years and older.
Guidelines for Volunteer Groups
Thank you for reserving a volunteer shift. We hope this information will prepare your group for a positive volunteer experience. If you have questions, please contact Tia Milne, Volunteer Manager at (630) 443-6910 or tmilne@northernilfoodbank.org. We look forward to seeing you and your group here at Northern Illinois Food Bank!
- To ensure the safety of individuals in the warehouse, you must abide by our age restrictions. All group members must be at least 14 years of age unless a Youth Shift is arranged. Only during designated Youth Shifts are children ages 8-13 allowed to work in the warehouse.
- Minor group members (8-15 years of age) must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older at all times while in the facility. A ratio of 1 adult for every 5 minors is required - or the group may be asked to leave. If you find you cannot meet this requirement, we will reschedule your volunteer shift. Please be sure the adults understand that they will be expected to supervise the youth members.
- Every individual must complete a volunteer consent or have an up-to-date form on file prior to volunteering. Please ask each person to bring the completed consent form with them to the volunteer shift.
- Our warehouses are not temperature controlled, so make sure your group members dress appropriately for the weather. Volunteers should wear sneakers or work boots, long shorts or pants, and a t-shirt or sweatshirt. Volunteers wearing open-toed shoes will not be allowed in the warehouse and will be asked to leave.
- Have all group members arrive 15 minutes prior to your designated volunteer shift so we can provide an orientation, break out into the necessary work teams and get started on time.
- Our projects are designed for specific time periods so volunteers must commit to the entire shift. If you are going to be late or need to leave early, we ask that you schedule an alternate volunteer shift.
- In the case of inclement weather, access our Emergency/Weather Advisory Extension by calling 630.443.6910 and selecting extension 183. A message will advise you of NIFB’s operational status.
- Still photos of your volunteer efforts are permitted as long as the photos are for personal use, and do not interfere with your group efforts or safety of the group. If you are planning to publish the photos on your company website or in your newsletter, please let us know by sending an email to DLake@NorthernILFoodBank.org. Please obtain the approval of the NIFB Director of Communications at 630.443.6910, ext. 139, at least 2 weeks prior to your session if you are planning to have a video camera, wish to have a Food Bank spokesperson available for interviews, or are wishing to share your volunteer experience with the media.
- The group size needs to be confirmed at least one week prior to your scheduled volunteer session. At this time, we also ask that you provide us with a list of people attending on the attached Volunteer Shift Log (faxing, emailing, or mailing the attached Volunteer Shift Log is preferred).
- We are grateful for your help, but please do not increase or decrease the number of volunteers after confirming. A firm count of expected volunteers is necessary to properly plan and assign appropriate projects and will help ensure a positive experience. If the anticipated size of the group changes from the number originally discussed, please call as soon as possible.
Please make every effort not to cancel, as we have held your reservation and planned our production based on your participation and contribution. However, if you need to cancel your group session, please call the number below as soon as possible.