A Fun Night and a Free Concert – Volunteer at Northerly Island
May 3, 2010 by Andy Richardson
Filed under Announcements
People who love music have an opportunity to support a good cause – Marklund – and at the same time and at no cost, see favorite performers and enjoy great music with friends, family, or co-workers.
The concerts take place at Chicago’s Northerly Island’s (formerly Miegs Field) concert venue, Charter One Pavilion. Marklund will also be providing transportation to and from the concerts as has been done in the past.
Marklund needs volunteers for the following concerts:
- May 15: Bamboozle Festival
- June 5: Styx/Foreigner
- June 29: 311/Offspring
- July 5: Rush
- July 7: Rush
- July 9: OAR
- July 10: OAR
- July 16: Chicago/Doobie Brothers
- July 18: REO Speedwagon
- August 18: Honda Civic Tour
- August 21: Sector 9
- August 28: TBA
“Volunteers have had great experiences while working and enjoying the music,” said Stevie Armbruster, development coordinator for Marklund. “This is a fun way for neighbors, clubs, friends or businesses to connect while volunteering. Just gather a group and give me a call. Individuals can volunteer, too.”
Each volunteer works in the main concession tent, which is close to the stage, serving food and drinks for the concerts, while the concession company, Aramark, will donate a portion of its sales to Marklund. One hundred percent of funds raised go to Marklund’s programs and services directly benefitting the lives of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. Last summer’s concerts raised an impressive $17,000 for Marklund.
The requirements are as follows:
All volunteers must be 18 years or over. No volunteers under 18 will be permitted.
Any person interested in volunteering must go through TIPS training courses TIPS is
education and training in responsible service, sale and consumption of alcohol. The program is designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking.
Taking place at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, TIPS training sessions (Volunteers attend just one session.) are scheduled for the following dates:
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1
- 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 1
- 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2
- 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 3
- 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 5
All volunteers who attend TIPS training must pass a written test to receive a TIPS card. TIPS certification is good for three years. Aramark will pay for the training, and Marklund will provide transportation for volunteers to attend the TIPS session of his or her choice.
Aramark will provide shirt uniforms for every volunteer. At the end of each volunteer shift shirts must be returned.
“It is crucial to our fundraising success to get all of volunteers through the TIPS sessions and get them signed up ASAP,” Armbruster said. “Please pass this information along to friends, family and co-workers who may be interested. We are looking forward to working with Aramark as they seem to be very organized and excited to work with us.”
Marklund volunteers will work together operating cash registers and serving food and beverages. Aramark staff will work side-by-side with volunteers. Breaks and dinner will be provided. Volunteers must wear khaki pants (no jeans), rubber soled closed shoes, socks and a white t-shirts. There will be no heavy lifting or extensive clean-up.
If you are interested in signing up for training, email Stevie Armbruster at sarmbruster@marklund.org or call 630-593-5473.
Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations. Marklund is not-for-profit.
Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.
In Bloomingdale, Ill., the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 – 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.
For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org
