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
Occupation:
Name of employer or school:
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 Street team Office help Other (Tell us about it in the notes section!)
When would you like to volunteer? (Check all that apply.)
Weekday mornings Weekday afternoons Weekday evenings Weekend mornings Weekend afternoons Weekend evenings
Do you prefer to work with children, teenagers, or adults?
Children Teenagers Adults
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 would you like to volunteer?
Weekly Monthly (1-3 times/month) Occasionally
Why are you interested in volunteering with Open Books?
Skills and Experience (Remember, no experience necessary. We're just checking!)
Do you have prior experience working with youth?
Yes No
Do you have prior experience in education and/or instruction of reading and writing?
Yes No
What literacy-related skills do you have?
What are your interests, hobbies, and skills other than volunteering and literacy?
Do you have any expertise or special skills 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?
Which orientation date can we expect to see you on? (Earlier session very strongly recommended!)
Tuesday, February 7 / 12-1pm Friday, February 17 / 12-1pm Not Sure Yet
Please provide two personal references. Please do not list relatives or persons 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: