# Event Details - **Event Name**: FOCR Education Volunteer Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn what you can expect when volunteering for an event with Friends.About this EventFriends of the Chicago River is looking for volunteers to assist full-time staff on education field trips for K-12 and college students to a wide variety of sites in the Chicago-Calumet River system. Volunteer your time to inspire curiosity, stewardship, and river protection. Help foster the next generation of environmental leaders to take action towards a healthy, climate-resilient river system for all.Training will cover how to assist a Friends staff member on field trips for K-12 and college students to the Chicago-Calumet River—including macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality monitoring, ecology/nature exploration and habitat restoration activities.10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Northeastern Illinois University5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625Bernard Brommel Hall (Arts & Sciences), Room BBH-308View a campus mapFollow rules for on campus parking.Free parking on N. St. Louis Ave.CTA bus on Foster.12:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at River Park5129 North Albany Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625River access is in the park near the intersection of Albany and Carmen by the playgroundTransportation from NEIU to River Park is not provided (there is a Foster Ave. bus)Lunch will be provided from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and be prepared to wear hip waders (provided) to get into the river. A change of socks and pants is recommended.View the full Education Volunteer Description here.After training, prospective volunteers will:Officially sign on as an Education VolunteerEnroll as a Level II CPS VolunteerPass a background check to work with youthFounded in 1996, the Chicago-Calumet River Schools Network (CRSN) empowers Chicago-area K-12 teachers in essential science-based curricula. Friends teaches students and trains educators by using our river system as a living classroom to explore STEM topics as well as a range of subjects from history to language arts. It utilizes inquiry and place-based learning to increase empathy and understanding and immerses students in the physical and mental benefits of learning in nature. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/focr-education-volunteer-training/100001998447302679 - **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair, art, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: NEIU Science Building (BBH) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: NEIU Science Building (BBH) - **lat**: 41.9803496 - **long**: -87.7170058 - **full address**: NEIU Science Building (BBH), 5500 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FOCR Education Volunteer Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f88d18703dc722111082b534f6fdeb190710746db2039744faf0678baa3cd0b6-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787696292 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FOCR Education Volunteer Training being held? - **A:** FOCR Education Volunteer Training takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at NEIU Science Building (BBH), 5500 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FOCR Education Volunteer Training? - **A:** FOCR Education Volunteer Training is organized by Friends of the Chicago River. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FOCR Education Volunteer Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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