VOLUNTEER VOYAGER

VOLUNTEER VOYAGER

Bus Funding Application
Each year the Forest Preserves of Cook County has a limited amount of funding set aside from our budget to help organizations volunteer in the Forest Preserves by providing buses.

Since funds are limited, we want to make sure organizations receiving buses are using them to their full potential. Please review this application and fill it out to its entirety to be considered for a funded bus. Completion of the application does not guarantee a bus.

To be considered for a bus, applicant must:
1. Complete the bus application form at least 2 weeks in advance of the proposed trip date.
2. Ensure their group will be at least 15 people.
3. Be based in Cook County and serve primarily Cook County residents.
4. Have an annual operational budget under $2 million.
Please note:
1. You will be notified within 5-7 business days whether your request has been approved.
2. Cancellations or changes must be made at least 36 hours before your scheduled pickup time by calling Volunteer Resources at 773-631-1790. Cancelling or changing a trip 36 hours in advance ensures that the Forest Preserves will not have to pay cancellation fees and will not hinder your chances of receiving bus funding in the future.
3. Organizations may apply for the Volunteer Voyager Bus multiple times per calendar year.
Questions? Contact Volunteer Resources at Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov or 773-631-1790.
ORGANIZATION/GROUP INFORMATION
Organization:*
Group Name
Contact person:*
Name
Phone number:*
Phone number
Email:*
example@example.com
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Type of organization:*

Non-ProfitNon-GovernmentalFaith-Based OrganizationEducational/SchoolOther
Organization mission:*
Has your group visited the Forest Preserves before?*

YesNo
Which volunteer activity do you plan to attend?*

Litter Clean UpEcological Stewardship Day
My group reservation for an ecological stewardship day has been confirmed by the Site Leader:

YesNo
How is volunteering in the Forest Preserves meaningful for your group?*
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Group Leader Name (contact person who will be on the bus with the group):*
Name
Group Leader Cell Phone:*
Phone number
Group size: *
Number of volunteers
Is a wheelchair accessible bus needed?*

YesNo
How many wheelchairs?
Number of wheelchairs
Trip date:*

MonthDayYear
Name of the Forest Preserve where you will be volunteering:*
Site Name
Departure
Pick-up time from your location:*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Pick-up Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
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Pick-up time from the forest preserve back home:*

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Forest Preserve Address:*

Street Address or Location of Forest Preserve Entrance

Street Address Line 2 or Description of Drop-off Point (if needed)

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
UNDERSTANDING OF AGREEMENT
By filling out this form, I understand that a bus funded by the Forest Preserves is not a guarantee. The information here will help the Forest Preserves make a decision to fund a bus for my group. I understand that my application must be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to my proposed trip date. If our request is granted, I will ensure that my group will be at 15 people. In the case of a smaller group, I will contact the Forest Preserves staff immediately and inform them of this update. Any cancellation of the scheduled bus must be done by calling Volunteer Resources at 773-631-1790 at least 36 hours in advance.

Once the bus has been approved for my group, the Forest Preserves will make the initial arrangements for the bus and send the confirmation notice. My organization will be responsible for confirming with the bus company the day before the trip to ensure the bus company has all the correct information. I understand that the Forest Preserves of Cook County is not responsible for the bus company nor the bus company employees. My organization will be responsible for any transportation waivers and or/trip forms and for all adult supervision and chaperones for the trip. My organization will report any issues or concerns about the bus or bus company to the Forest Preserves in a timely manner.

As group leader, I will register for our volunteer opportunity at https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/subgroups/804565. I agree to follow all policies in the FPCC Volunteer Handbook, including completing waivers as required for youth and adult volunteers.
Name:*
Name
Date:*

MonthDayYear
Should be Empty:

VOLUNTEER VOYAGER

ORGANIZATION/GROUP INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Departure

Return

UNDERSTANDING OF AGREEMENT