9/11 Day of Service

600 East Grand Avenue,Chicago IL 60611

11 September, 2021

Description

Seeking volunteers ages 12+ for the 9/11 Day of Service, a food-packing event at Navy Pier. Shifts: 7-10:30 AM, 10-1:30 PM, 1-4:30 PM At 9/11 Day, we remain committed to creating and running Meal Pack events that prioritize the health and safety of all volunteers and participants while also honoring the spirit of service and kindness that arose in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. As a result of COVID-19, hunger and food insecurity are at crisis levels in communities across the country. The Meal Packs for 9/11 Day will bring up to 2.5 million healthy, non-perishable meals to individuals and families at risk of hunger and will further draw attention to this dire need. We have adopted a careful and responsible COVID vaccination and mask policy across all ten Meal Pack locations. Due to COVID-19, the following guidelines must be followed in order for individuals to participate in the Service Project: 1. All participants must be fully vaccinated (a minimum of two weeks since second dose or Johnson & Johnson shot) and provide proof of vaccination to enter the Project. Acceptable proof of vaccination includes: · CDC Vaccination Card · Photo of CDC Vaccination Card · State Vaccination Record or Digital Vaccine Passport (varies state by state) A negative COVID test will not be accepted in place of proof of vaccination. 2. All participants are required to wear masks in order to enter, and at all times during the Project. Masks must be worn correctly, with mouth and nose fully covered, at all times. Masks will be provided for any who need them, though participants may bring and wear their own if preferred. 3. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to participate in the Project, due to their inability to be vaccinated. Children over the age of 12 may participate if they are fully vaccinated, but they must show proof of vaccination. 4. Please be aware that this is a public activity that involves and requires relatively close contact with others during the time you are participating in the Service Project. While we have established these guidelines to help reduce the risk of you and other participants coming into contact with others who may be COVID-19 positive, and possibly contracting the COVID-19 virus, we cannot guarantee that these steps will prevent participants from being exposed to COVID-19 at the Service Project. 5. Participation in the Service Project is voluntary. By registering for, and participating in the Service Project, participants acknowledge the foregoing and assume, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, all risk for contracting COVID-19 and related injury, illness or death, and they agree not to hold the 9/11 Day Parties responsible. Anyone with concerns regarding their health, safety or well-being should not participate in the Project. The roles are: Table Captains: Show packers the correct packing procedures Make sure there are adequate supplies of each food product for packing; alert Runners/ Lifters for replenishment Ensure that packers are following the correct health and safety protocols, including wearing hairnets/masks and gloves (when applicable) Keep track of boxes packed to inform the packing team Cheer on the volunteers’ progress and achievements Logistics/Runners/Lifters Replenish food ingredients when supplies are low Help with other supply and equipment requests (hairnets, masks, gloves, equipment assistance) Seal packed boxes; add to pallets at the front of the stage Registration Register volunteers; direct them to their packing tables (more information on the registration process soon) Direct support staff to the other side of the lobby area for registration and table/job assignments Answer questions; direct volunteers and support staff to the sanitizing station in the lobby Direct volunteers to the exit when the packing session is finished Greeters/Directional Stationed at main entrance to greet volunteers; direct them to the sanitation stations; show them where packing tables are located in the Aon Ballroom and point out restroom locations Direct other Support Staff members to training and refreshment locations Support Staff/Green Room Make sure that refreshments are replenished by catering staff in the Green Room Direct Support Staff to the refreshments/break area Direct Opening Ceremony participants (Faith Leaders, Performers, Honor Guard) to the Opening Ceremony break area and to the Green Rooms Following registration, please complete the waiver form found here. Any questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected]