Read & Run Chicago Volunteer Interest Form
We love our volunteers! You're the face, the heart, the spirit of Read & Run Chicago. By filling out this form, you agree to uphold the Read & Run Chicago reputation and be a helpful, kind, solution-oriented community member. Your help is invaluable and you help us foster this special community. Thank you! 

Once you fill out this form, you will be added to a database of volunteers and Read & Run Chicago will reach out when an opportunity arises. Volunteer roles are filled on a first-come basis. 

What volunteers help with: 

We lean on the help of volunteers to work with our Event Guides to strengthen their content as well as help us make the best running routes possible. Our events are also strengthened by the kind, helpful volunteers that check in runners, set up food,  set up, tear down, and more. There may also be opportunities for volunteers to receive advanced copies of literature and evaluate them for Read & Run Chicago to consider. 

We also are extremely appreciative of the volunteers that serve as our run supports. The bulk of volunteer opportunities are in this realm. Please read below for more information. 

General Expectations for all run support volunteers

Read & Run Chicago Event Guides and Event Leads depend on the crucial help of volunteers. Volunteers do the important job of managing the group while out on a run and handling any emergencies, questions, or runner concerns so that the Event Lead can manage timing and logistics and the Event Guide is able to continue delivering the programming to the rest of the group. 

-Know the route and be prepared to answer questions and direct people

- General welcoming, friendliness, talking to people you don’t know or who are new to Read & Run Chicago

-Help runners get a Divvy (see map below) if unable to run an ~11:00 min/mile pace. The timing on this run is extremely important, and runners who are unable to maintain the pace  

-Notice Divvy stations along route (this should also be provided by Guide or Event Lead). Use language similar to: No worries if the pace isn’t working, I’ll help you get to the next Divvy station! And I don’t want you to miss the next speaker, let’s get you on a divvy so you don’t miss out! 

-Be the go-to person for any bathroom needs - make sure the person knows where we’re headed next -If someone gets hurt, inform the Event Lead and stay back with person until a rideshare or divvy can be secured (reimbursement available) 

-Report details of incident to Event Lead -Maintain a tightly packed group, ensuring no one left behind  -Ensure that runners following guidelines and abide by politeness and respect to neighborhood we’re running in  

-Help Event Lead communicate with any speakers or other volunteers if we’ll be running late, etc. 

Run lead: Know the route well; safely lead runners through street crossings, around pedestrians, and other obstacles 

Mid-pack runner: Be ready for any questions or concerns. Encourage runners to meet each other, make connections when appropriate.

Sweeper: You are expected to walk with any runners who need a moment. If anyone is hurt or experiences any challenges or needs a restroom break along the route, you stay back with them. Communicate any delays, issues or other situations to the run lead and mid-pack support

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What is your first and last name?  *
What are your pronouns?  *
What is your cell phone number? (Please note, your cell phone will be shared with Event Leads, Guides, and other volunteers) *
What is your email address? 
Are you comfortable maintaining an ~11:00 min/mile pace for at least 3 miles? 
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Are you comfortable biking in the city? 
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Do you have a bike? 
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Do you feel comfortable using Divvy bikes? 
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Do you have a car that you could use to run errands, pick up items, or help transport supplies? 
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What volunteer roles would you be interested in?  *
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Do you agree to review the training slides and abide by all rules and expectations listed? 
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