Fight Hunger 5K + Fun Run

• Pre-Event Volunteers
• Race Day Volunteers
• Other Tasks

Stuff Participant Packets Medium Priority

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 23, 2024

9:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help create the participant packets, which involves placing race giveaways in participant bags. Please note that this role will require participants to be on their feet.

Location

Northern Illinois Food Bank, West Suburban Center
273 Dearborn Ct.
Geneva, IL 60134

Pre-Event Packet Pick-Up Medium Priority

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You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 25, 2024

8:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (Full)

11:00 am CDT - 2:00 pm CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

2:00 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

5:00 pm CDT - 7:00 pm CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Help pass out participant packets before race day.

Location

Northern Illinois Food Bank, West Suburban Center
273 Dearborn Ct.
Geneva, IL 60134

Volunteer & VIP Parking Attendant High Priority

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2024

7:00 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Monitor the parking lot entry points and points at which the course crosses traffic to stop cars if there are participants crossing. Cheer on participants as they pass!

Location

Park in the VIP Parking Lot: 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane to Festival Area.
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Course Marshall High Priority

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You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2024

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Minimum met, 16 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Volunteers will be stationed along the course route to direct the flow of runners and cheer on participants as they race. Volunteers are encouraged to make signs, bring noise makers, etc. to cheer on participants! Document the event by taking picture of our volunteers, participants, and course!
Please add all of the photos taken to the Fight Hunger 2024 Google Drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lam9WAN6sRDmDNmZPL4PPKhF-XB4j4kt?usp=sharing

Location

Park in the VIP Parking Lot: 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane to Festival Area.
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Halfway Water Station High Priority

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April 27, 2024

7:30 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Man the water station located halfway through the 5K course. Pour and hand water to anyone who would like some and direct them along the proper race course path.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Volunteer Photographer Medium Priority

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April 27, 2024

7:30 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (Minimum met, 6 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Document the event by taking picture of our volunteers, participants, and course! Please add all of the photos taken to the Fight Hunger 2024 Google Drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lam9WAN6sRDmDNmZPL4PPKhF-XB4j4kt?usp=sharing

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Race Day Check-In and Packet Pick-Up: Festival High Priority

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2024

6:15 am CDT - 8:45 am CDT (At least 9 more needed)

8:45 am CDT - 11:15 am CDT (Minimum met, 3 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Assist with participants checking in on race day and distributing participant packets. Location is in the Fesival Area near the restrooms. Please download the Raceday Check-In App on your mobile device prior to your shift.

Location

Park in the VIP Parking Lot: 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane to Festival Area.
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Fundraising Incentives Medium Priority

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April 27, 2024

7:30 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Man the Food Bank Info & Merch Tent. Hand out fundraising incentives to participants who have fundraised for the event. A list will be given of those who have done so.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Selfie Station Attendant Medium Priority

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Man selfie station in the Post-Race Festival and help as needed.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Distribute 5K Finisher Medals High Priority

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (Minimum met, 5 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Set up Medals on racks. Distribute 5K Finisher Medals as the 5K participants cross the finish line. Cheer on Fun Run participants as they cross the Finish Line. Assist with ribbons if needed.

Location

Park in the VIP Parking Lot: 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane to Festival Area.
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Distribute Fun Run Finisher Ribbons High Priority

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April 27, 2024

8:00 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Distribute Fun Run Finisher Ribbons as the Fun Run participants cross the Finish Line. Stay to assist with the Half Way Water Station if possible.

Location

Park in the VIP Parking Lot: 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane to Festival Area.
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Food Truck and Vendor Coordinator High Priority

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April 27, 2024

7:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Check in Food Trucks and other Festival Vendors upon arrival and show them to their set-up location. Provide them with voucher envelopes, collect and count vouchers after the event.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Sponsor Coordinator High Priority

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April 27, 2024

7:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

Greet event Sponsors upon arrival, show them to their set-up location and ensure they have everything they need.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Event Tear-Down and Clean-Up High Priority

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April 27, 2024

9:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Minimum met, 4 spots remaining)

Volunteer

Details

After the event is over, help team tear-down, collect signage, clean-up, and load the Food Bank van with supplies.

Location

Please park in the gravel parking lot west of the Banana Lot.
Banana Lot: 1315 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Please don't park on the street or at the post office.

Event Set-Up Assistant High Priority

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April 27, 2024

6:00 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Work with vendors and volunteers to ensure set up is as planned. Ride along with team prior to the event start time to check signage, arrows, aid stations, etc. are properly placed.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Bike Lead High Priority

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You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

April 27, 2024

8:00 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Volunteer

Details

On a bicycle, lead the participants on the 1 mile and 5K route and then ride the route to notify volunteers once the last walker has passed. Please arrive early if you aren't familiar with the route.

Location

Park in the BDO Parking Lot: 2715 Jorie Blvd Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Enter Ace Lane from Jorie Blvd. Follow Ace Lane
Check-In at Volunteer Tent in the Fight Hunger festival area.

Race Day Check-In and Packet Pick-Up: Banana

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April 27, 2024

6:15 am CDT - 8:45 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist with participants checking in on race day and distributing participant packets. Location is in the Banana Lot. Please download the Raceday Check-In App on your mobile device prior to your shift.

Location

Please park in the gravel parking lot west of the Banana Lot.
Banana Lot: 1315 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Please don't park on the street or at the post office.