Join a Chicago Team

READY TO BECOME A Back on My Feet MEMBER IN CHICAGO?

READ ON FOR INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member (volunteer) of Back on My Feet! Our organization isn’t possible without amazing people like you, and we’re excited to get you involved with one of our incredible teams.

All new members are required to attend an orientation prior to taking part in a morning run. Please see the form below to choose the time and location of your orientation (hosted at our incredible running store partner Universal Sole - 3052 North Lincoln Chicago, IL). If you have any further questions, please contact Back on My Feet Program Director Josh Serlin.

Each team starts at 5:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from its respective location, and 7 a.m. on Saturdays (please see the team pages for more information). Our three partner facilities and their locations, are listed below. We do ask that you are able to commit to at least one morning per week, as this helps create the stable environment necessary for success within each team.

Please fill out the sign-up form and choose an orientation date that works for you. Don't worry if transportation is a challenge for you; we'll discuss car-pooling options at each orientation. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to email Back on My Feet Program Director Josh Serlin.

Due to limited space, each orientation will be capped at 25 members. We will note if an orientation date has been filled, so sign up early! Orientations take place twice per month, so don't worry if you can't commit right now - we'll be here!

Our team locations, where our 5:45 a.m. runs originate and finish:

St. Leonard's House
2100 W. Warren Blvd. Chicago, IL. Map here

YMCA - Lawson House
30 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL.  Map here

North Side Housing - Uptown 
941 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL. Map here

Lake View YMCA 
3333 N. Marshfield Ave. Chicago, IL. Map here

Also, Universal Sole is the only place in Chicago where you can get your official Back on My Feet merchandise!  Buying a Back on My Feet team shirt is a great way to show solidarity in the mornings when we run shoulder to shoulder as members of each team. 

First Name *

Last Name *

Age

Employer *

Do We Have Permission To Contact You About Getting Your Employer Involved? *

Yes

No

Address *

City *

State *

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Phone *

Email *

Commitment *

I am able to commit to one of the following

Morning runner: Commit to running with a team 1-2 mornings per week and/or possibly a core role

Fan-club member: I can't run in the morning, but I can help with event/race transportation, social event planning and fund-raising efforts

Questions or Comments

Orientation *

If you plan on attending an orientation please mark your calendars with the following. The awesome folks at Universal Sole are hosting Back on My Feet orientations at their store on 3052 Lincoln Avenue. Please, choose one date below.

Wednesday, February 15th at 8pm Wednesday, February 29th at 8pm

Interested in a Core team role? *

I am interested in learning more about key core roles on the teams

Yes - please email me more information! Nope - I am just interested in running

Preferred Team *

Presently, we need volunteers at the following locations - please choose one, thank you.

St. Leonard's House

North Side Housing - Uptown

YMCA Lawson House

Lake View YMCA

How did you hear about BOMF? *

Website From A Friend At A Race Runner's World Universal Sole Media Coverage Volunteer Match/Idealist Other