All,

This is honestly a very cool event, so if you can't volunteer, I urge you to come and be a part of it... or at least give yourself a minute to watch the video links!!

Enjoy,
Jody

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Sunday Parkways, our version of Ciclovia will be Oct. 26 from Garfield Park to Little Village.Think people pouring into the streets to bike, run, walk, and dance. http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/ciclovia-express-version/

Sunday Parkways could never happen without your volunteer support! It is important we recruit great volunteers because we hope to continue this event. just imagine you can proudly talk about how you volunteered the very first year of Sunday Parkways!

This Sunday Parkways event route connects the neighborhoods of Garfield park, North Lawndale and Little Village, along Chicago’s boulevard system. Learn more about the event at www.biketraffic.org/sundayparkways

This great idea has traveled all over the world. From Bogota Colombia (insert video link) all the way to Chicago New York has recently adopted it and you can even meet a few of their volunteers here: http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/summer-streets-2008-nyc/

Grab a friend or a group and join us to make this event safe and fun for everyone. Volunteers are needed 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on October 26th.

All volunteers are required to attend one orientation session and will receive a Sunday Parkways T-shirt and snacks.

Course Marshal volunteers work in teams at intersections along the route. You will check in at a centralized location to gather information, a T-shirt, and other supplies and proceed to your intersection. There, you put barricades in place, hold instructional signage, protect participants’ safety and cheer everyone on. Second shift volunteers will also check in at a centralized location for instructions and monitor the intersection. After the event you will gather the materials return to your meeting point to return all supplies.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring a snack, bicycle (or skates, scooters, etc.), wear comfortable shoes, and clothing appropriate for the weather.

Please register to volunteer by October 20th by completing the information below and submitting to jody@biketraffic.org.

NAME:
(PREFER CELL) PHONE:
EMAIL:
T-SHIRT SIZE:

Please check:

DATE/TIME:
[ ] 7:30am-11am (shift 1)
[ ] 10:30am-2pm (shift 2)
[ ] 7:30am to 2pm (full day)

CHECK IN/OUT LOCATION:
[ ] Garfield Park
[ ] Douglas Park
[ ] Tepochcalli School at 24th and California


ORIENTATION (please select ONE):
[ ] Garfield Park, 300 N Central Pk, October 21st at 6:00pm
[ ] Lawndale Community Church, 3827 W Ogden Ave, Oct 20th at 6:00pm


Again, thanks so much for your interest in volunteering. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the information below.

Jody Orlovick
Volunteer Manager
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
9 W. Hubbard Street, #402
Chicago, IL 60610-6545
(312)427-3325 x297 * Fax (312)427-4907
jody@biketraffic.org

Not quite sure it’s worth getting up early on a Sunday? Give yourself some time to watch the full, feel good coverage of our inspiration; Bogota’s Ciclovia here: http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/ciclovia/