Full Name:
Email:
Home Address:
Home Zip Code:
What neighborhood do you live
in?
Phone:
These asterixed items are not required, but your
responses help us assess our continued effort to build aind
maintain a diverse volunteer corps. We appreciate your
cooperation!
Age*:
Gender*:
M
F
Race/Ethnicity*:
T-Shirt Size
S
M
L
XL
2XL
Name of employer or
school:
Occupation:
Does your workplace provide matching
for employee gifts?
Yes
How did you hear about Open
Books?
Interest and Availability
What types of volunteering are you
interested in doing with Open Books?
Reading
Writing
Mentoring
Books (store/e-commerce)
Fundraising
Events
Networking
Office help
Other (Tell
us about it in the notes section!)
When are you able to volunteer? (Check
all that apply.)
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Weekend mornings
Weekend afternoons
Weekend evenings
Do you prefer to work with younger
children or teenagers? (Check all that apply.)
Children
Teenagers
Neither
Where would you be able to volunteer?
(Check all that apply.)
Northeast Chicago
Northwest Chicago
Southeast Chicago
Southwest Chicago
Downtown/Loop
North suburbs
West suburbs
South suburbs
How often are you able to
volunteer?
Weekly
Monthly (1-3 times/month)
Occasionally
How do you get around? (Check all that
apply.)
Car
CTA
Bike
Walk
Why are you interested in volunteering
with Open Books? What do you hope to get out of your
experience?
Skills and Experience
Do you have prior experience working
with youth?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
Do you have prior experience in
education?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
Do you have other experience relevant
to Open Books' literacy or book opportunities?
What are your interests, hobbies, and
skills?
Do you have expertise in any of the
following areas? (Check all that apply.)
Education/Instruction
Data Management/Analysis
Development/Fundraising
Accounting/Finance
Event Planning/Production
Marketing/PR
IT/Systems Management
Arts - Photo, Film, etc
Other
Please tell us more about your
experience in the area(s) selected.
What languages do you speak?
Language #1:
Language #1 Proficiency:
Read
Write
Speak
Language #2:
Language #2 Proficiency:
Read
Write
Speak
Any other ideas, thoughts, or comments
for us?
Orientations take place at our literacy center, located
at 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 207.
Please RSVP for an upcoming volunteer
orientation. *Earlier session strongly
recommended!*
Thursday, June 6 / 1-2pm
Not Sure Yet
Please provide two personal references. Please do not
list relatives or those who are currently volunteering at
Open Books. Current or previous supervisors, friends, and
colleagues are highly recommended.
Name of Reference #1:
Relationship:
Years Acquainted:
Phone:
Email:
Name of Reference #2:
Relationship:
Years Acquainted:
Phone:
Email: