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Build community connections by volunteering

We’re a little biased, but we’re never surprised when La Grange is repeatedly named to the top of Chicago’s best suburbs list. It’s the people. Our close, active, and caring community makes this village home.

La Grange Endless Summerfest is an incredible summer volunteer opportunity to make an impact on the village we love. Meet new people, have new experiences, and have a lot of fun while you do it.

Volunteer Information

This event is the signature fundraiser for the Park District of La Grange and the La Grange Business Association – permitting us to continue providing high-caliber and well-run programs and activities for local residents and the business community. It requires dozens of volunteers working four-hour shifts throughout the three-day event.

Volunteer areas include beer & carnival ticket sales, information tent, entrance gate helpers, garbage pick-up, set-up and clean-up.

Help us make this year’s festival the most successful yet! Click below and follow the prompts. We’ll even throw in a special volunteer-only t-shirt as a small token of our appreciation!

You may sign up as an individual, family or organization. All volunteers ages 15 and younger must have a parent/chaperone present to help oversee their volunteer station. Youth volunteers in need of service hours are welcome to volunteer, but must notify Kevin Miller to ensure credit.

Entrance Gate Volunteer

Entrance Gate Volunteer Procedures Upon Arrival

Entrance Gate Volunteers are to check in at the volunteer tent, located in between brick building and splash pad, upon arrival. At this time, volunteers will turn in or sign their Staff/Volunteer Information acknowledgement form.
Volunteers will receive their T-Shirt and be directed to their assigned entrance gate.
The on-site Volunteer Coordinator will go through the entrance gate rules and responsibilities while providing a short training to all volunteers.

Entrance Gate Volunteer Policies & Responsibilities

All volunteers must wear their volunteer t-shirt while on shift.
Two (2) to six (6) volunteers will be stationed at the entrance gates (number of volunteers vary based on assigned gate).
One (1) to three (3) volunteers will be collecting money while an additional one (1) to three (3) volunteers will be stamping patron’s hands.
Admission is $5.00 for all patrons ages 16 years & older. Seniors and children 15 years & younger are free until 5:00pm. Please use your best judgement in determining age of patrons.
Admission is required beginning at 5:00pm on Friday and 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday for entrance into Gordon Park. There is no admission fee for the Carnival. The festival committee will notify the gates each night of when to shut down entrance gate operations.
Volunteers will be handling money.
Radios will be stationed at the gates. Please radio the on-site Volunteer Coordinator to request cash pick-ups, make change, etc.

Entrance Gate Volunteer Check Out

At the conclusion of your shift, please clean/tidy up your station for the following day.
Report to the volunteer tent to sign out. Each volunteer will receive two (2) drink tickets at the conclusion of his/her shift at this time. Drink tickets may be used at any time during the festival.

Beer ID and Wristbanding Volunteer

Beer ID and Wristband Volunteer Procedures Upon Arrival

Beer ID and Wristband Volunteers are to check in at the volunteer tent, located in between brick building and splash pad, upon arrival. At this time, volunteers will turn in or sign their Staff/Volunteer Information acknowledgement form.
Volunteers will receive their T-Shirt and be directed to their assigned area. The on-site Volunteer Coordinator will go through the responsibilities of the volunteers while providing a short training.

Beer ID and Wristband Volunteer Policies & Responsibilities

- - All volunteers must be 21 and older in order to volunteer in this area.
  - All volunteers MUST have volunteer shirt on during their shifts.
  - All patrons must present identification that indicates they are 21 or older in order to purchase beer tickets. When they present that, volunteers securely place a wristband so that they may purchase beer or wine tickets.
  - When in doubt I.D!

Beer ID and Wristband Volunteer Check Out

Report to the volunteer tent to sign out. Each volunteer will receive two (2) drink tickets at the conclusion of his or her shift at that time. Drink tickets may be used at any time during the festival.

Staff/Volunteer Information & Policies

Volunteer Procedures Upon Arrival

- - - Volunteers are to check in at the volunteer tent, located in between brick building and splash pad, upon arrival. At this time, volunteers will turn in or sign their Staff/Volunteer Information acknowledgement form.
    1. Due to the Park District of La Grange’s commitment to safety, the following information is provided to assist staff and volunteers.
      1. For questions, concerns, or for assistance see a Park District of La Grange senior staff member or go to the PDLG office where you checked in. Situations that require assistance are:
      - A lost child. Get description of child if parent comes to you.
      - Participants, volunteers, or staff in need of first aid attention.
      - A fight and/or abuse occurring. Do not attempt to break up a fight yourself. Seek help from a senior staff member or go to the PDLG check in booth for help.
      - Damage to equipment or property.
      - Participants entering restricted areas (such as the fenced off fireworks drop zone).
      - A hostile participant.
      - Fire on the property.
      - In case of lightening or severe weather, seek shelter immediately.
      - All staff assigned to trash pickup must wear vinyl gloves provided to them.
      - Staff and volunteers are representing the Park District while working this event. We expect proper language and behavior at all times. Your assigned task takes priority over socializing and personal matters. Cell phone usage and texting is NOT allowed at any time.
      - All staff/volunteers are expected to remain at their assigned location until relieved by a supervisor or staff member.
      - Breaks cannot be taken without granted permission from a supervisor. No location will be left unattended at any time.
      - The Park District is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work/volunteer in a professional atmosphere that prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, the Park District expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice and harassment.

FEST RULES

please note that bags will be checked at entry and re-entry to the festival. to speed up entry, please leave your bags at home. nO PETS, SKATEBOARDS, BIKES, ROLLER-SKATES, COOLERS, OUTSIDE ALCOHOL OR UNOFFICIAL VENDORS.