Great Escapes Planning Committee
This committee plays an integral role in helping the Program Services Department meet the growing demands of Starlight's Great Escapes (GE) program. GE currently reaches approximately 450+ families through more than 80 events annually which include organized activities and ticketed events. 350+ families are living in the Greater Chicago area and the rest throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
Schedule and confirm Great Escapes calendar and help coordinate and staff events, infusing variety, creativity and efficiency for reproducing such events in the Greater Chicago-land area and other cities in the Midwest.
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Develop ideas for events for the upcoming GE calendar,
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Assist in the coordination and staffing for GE events, including visiting potential venues and addressing logistical matters such as wheelchair accessibility and other special accommodations,
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Communicating with venues,
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Working with SLSB staff to send invitations and confirm all participants,
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Managing day-of logistics and execution, including set-up, registration, trouble-shooting, etc.
Time commitment
12 months, starting in January and ending in December. Committee meetings occur in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Committee members must attend a minimum of three meetings, participate in at least three GE events, and lead in the coordination and staffing of at least one GE event.
Great Escapes Event Volunteers
Volunteers are recruited throughout the year to help at various Great Escapes events.
Responsibilities
Volunteers help out with various tasks depending on the event. Tasks may include family registration, assisting with activities such as crafts or games, or other assignments as needed.
Time Commitment
Great Escape events are typically 3-4 hours in length. Volunteers must be available for the entire event.
Great Escapes Birthday Card Committee
This committee is responsible for sending birthday cards to our Great Escapes children.
Responsibilities
Committee members will rotate shifts so that once a month, at least one member will come to the Starlight Starbright office to address and send birthday cards. Committee members will also assist the Development Department with soliciting birthday card donations and gift cards/coupons of nominal value to send with birthday cards.
Time commitment
One hour per month - as required for soliciting donations
Committee will serve for six months (November - April; or May-October)
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