Needs From: Serve Illinois

These volunteers will be supporting the Merchandise tent. You will run merchandise for the cashiers from the tables and boxes provided.

These volunteers will be supporting the Merchandise tent. You will run merchandise for the cashiers from the tables and boxes provided. 

We will have a tent inside of the event space where you will check IDs for age compliance for liquor and physically put wristbands on visitors. We will also have a handful of volunteers at the entrance gate checking IDs to help expedite the process. Must be 21+ to do this position!

We would love support in setting up for the Big House Ballgame the morning of the event. This will include setting up tents, making sure signs are in place, moving objects, etc.

SO MANY WAYS TO VOLUNTEER....

Click here to apply to volunteer: https://journeycare.org/be-a-hospice-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-hospice-volunteer/

Or contact us at 847-730-1333 for more information.

Volunteers provide friendly visits to hospice patients in their homes or at nursing facilities in the 8 county Chicagoland area.  Volunteer near your home.

Volunteers share music, arts, massage and other talents and lead group activities in nursing facilities near their home. (music, arts and crafts, chair yoga, bingo, games)

Veteran volunteers honor other veteran patients and nursing home residents for their service.

Pet therapist volunteers visit patients and residents at nursing facilities.

Sewers, quilters and crocheters make gift items for patients.

Volunteers call hospice caregivers weekly to check on them.  Volunteer from home!

Youth Resource Guide Scout: A YRS volunteer will ensure that Alternatives youth and families have access to the most current information. Responsibilities include auditing and updating our community resource directory, which includes verifying the hours of local food pantries, identifying new after-school programs, and testing each of the phone numbers listed. This volunteer will help bridge the information gap for Chicago’s youth, providing a reliable foundation that our staff uses every day to make accurate referrals.

Space Research and Vetting Volunteer will identify spaces that align with both mission and budget of Alternatives. This remote-friendly, skills-based opportunity involves scouting a diverse range of locations, from industrial lofts in the West Loop to community centers on the South Side, and evaluating them based on key criteria such as accessibility (ADA compliance), catering flexibility, and AV capabilities. By maintaining a database of vetted vendors and negotiating nonprofit rates, you will directly enable the organization to maximize its donor impact and create professional, inclusive environments for its supporters

Alternatives' Research Volunteer will research a particular geographic area where Alternatives services are provided for general demographics information, partner organizations, and general community areas to find out strengths/gaps of each particular geographic area.

The Digital Archive & Transcription Aide helps our organization preserve its history and improve accessibility by organizing our "digital library." Categorized tasks such as adding descriptive tags to our photo archives, sorting digital flyers by year, and proofreading auto-generated captions for our youth-led video content. This role is essential for ensuring Alternatives’ materials are searchable for future grants and accessible to individuals with hearing impairments. 

Digital Engagement Volunteer: The Digital Engagement volunteers play a vital role in boosting our nonprofit’s online presence and strengthening our ties with the Chicago community. Volunteers will act as a digital ambassador by monitoring relevant social media hashtags, "liking" posts from our community partners, and leaving supportive comments on local youth-focused events. By maintaining this consistent, positive digital pulse, volunteers will increase the reach of Alternatives’ mission and ensure that our partner organizations feel seen and supported. 

Little Village READS is a literacy initiative that pairs reading tutors with 1st through 3rd-grade students in the Little Village community. All of the students have been referred by their teachers for extra help outside the classroom, and they meet with tutors two days a week to work on building their reading skills. Tutors engage students in free reading, interactive games, and fun literacy activities.

Spring programming runs from January 5th through May 28th from 2:30-5:00pm (latest arrival for tutors 3:00PM) Monday through Thursday. We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to at least one day a week for the entire spring semester. We recruit volunteers on a rolling basis.  

If you are interested in being a tutor, we would love to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity to gain some hands-on experience working with a fantastic group of kids. For any questions or to receive more information, please contact Jennie at jsharkey@eriehouse.org or register and we will make sure to reach out to you with information for a background check and short online training!

We are looking for volunteers to distribute flyers for our upcoming housing fair to homes in the neighborhood. Volunteers will walk residential blocks and place a flyer in the doorway. 

Make a difference in someone’s life today!

Hospice volunteers have a unique opportunity to brighten the lives of patients when they need it most. APEX Hospice is currently seeking compassionate volunteers to visit patients at a nursing facility in Lemont, Illinois.

At this location, APEX Hospice cares for multiple patients and is looking for dedicated volunteers to provide regular visits, companionship, and emotional support.

Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing quality of life through simple, meaningful interactions. As a volunteer, you may:

-Sit and visit with patients

-Read aloud or write letters

-Engage in games, crafts, or conversation based on patient preferences

-Bring small items like magazines, supplies, or flowers if desired

This is a non-medical role focused entirely on providing comfort, presence, and connection. All volunteers will receive orientation and training to ensure they feel confident and supported in their role.

Opportunities to tailor visits based on patient needs will be discussed as part of the care plan.

Join us in making a meaningful difference—one visit at a time.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to help us edit, optimize, and publish our YouTube videos, making them more engaging and easier to find. You’ll turn simple recordings into polished, accessible content that helps more people discover our programs.

Responsibilities

·         Update and publish videos Monday–Thursday

·         Add titles, basic edits, logos, sponsor acknowledgments, and short thank-you clips

·         Optimize video titles, descriptions, hashtags, thumbnails, and SEO keywords

·         Add chapters/timestamps using YouTube Studio and TubeBuddy (access provided)

·         Collaborate with our team to keep content consistent and welcoming

Videos are typically available by 11:15 AM CT (-6 GMT) ; YouTube videos should be published before 6 PM CT.

What We’re Looking For

·         Interest or experience in YouTube, video editing, or SEO

·         Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

·         Availability a few hours a day, 4 days per week

Why This Matters
Your work helps seniors, people with disabilities, and others who can’t attend in-person classes stay active, connected, and healthy. You’ll be directly supporting free wellness programs that truly change lives.

Do you enjoy working with details and staying organized?

APEX Hospice is seeking diligent and dependable volunteers to support our office and field staff.

Volunteers in this role play an important part in keeping our operations running smoothly. Responsibilities may include:

-Managing and organizing supply room inventory

-Assembling folders and binders for field teams

-Answering phones and directing calls

-Basic filing and administrative support

-Assisting with computer or spreadsheet tasks

Tasks will be assigned based on each volunteer’s skills, interests, and comfort level.

Basic computer skills are helpful but not required.

All volunteers will receive guidance and support to feel confident in their role.

If you enjoy behind-the-scenes work and want to make a meaningful impact, we would love to have you on our team.

Assort and prepare can good bags for food distribution.

Make a difference in someone’s life today!

Hospice volunteers have a unique opportunity to brighten the lives of patients when they need it most. APEX Hospice is currently seeking compassionate volunteers to visit in their homes or in nursing facilities throughout the Chicagoland area.  

APEX Hospice cares is looking for dedicated volunteers to provide regular visits, companionship, and emotional support.

Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing quality of life through simple, meaningful interactions. As a volunteer, you may:

-Sit and visit with patients

-Read aloud or write letters

-Engage in games, crafts, or conversation based on patient preferences

-Bring small items like magazines, supplies, or flowers if desired

This is a non-medical role focused entirely on providing comfort, presence, and connection. All volunteers will receive orientation and training to ensure they feel confident and supported in their role. Opportunities to tailor visits based on patient needs will be discussed as part of the care plan. Join us in making a meaningful difference—one visit at a time.

Visits are typically an hour long and would be scheduled based on volunteer availability and patient preference.  Recommended volunteer frequency is 1X/week or 2X/month.

APEX Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to serve as phone support callers.

We are looking for individuals who are strong listeners and want to make a meaningful impact by supporting hospice patients and their families.

Volunteers in this role will provide:

-Bereavement check-in calls to families after the loss of a loved one

-Support calls to patients and families to assess satisfaction with care and ensure their needs are being met

These roles are non-medical but play a vital part in the hospice care team.

Volunteers offer emotional support, a caring presence, and an opportunity for patients and families to share their experiences.

Volunteers will also help communicate any concerns or unmet needs to the hospice team so that we can continue providing the highest quality care.

All volunteers will receive training to build confidence in active listening, compassionate communication, and understanding their role within the hospice team.

Join us in making a difference—one meaningful conversation at a time.

Please note: These roles may be performed virtually but the phone call volunteer must live in the United Sates.

Community Visiting Volunteers provide friendship and support to isolated older adults and engage with them in in-person visits, events, or related activities each week. A Community Visiting Volunteer may visit assigned older adults in their home, engage older adults at an event, or accompany an older adult to and from their home to an event.

Community Visiting Volunteers commit to volunteering between 5 - 20 hours per week, depending on a volunteer's schedule. Successful completion of LBFE's volunteer orientation and a background screen are required. 

Community Visiting Volunteers provide friendship and support to isolated older adults and engage with them in in-person visits, events, or related activities each week. A Community Visiting Volunteer may visit assigned older adults in their home, engage older adults at an event, or accompany an older adult to and from their home to an event.

Community Visiting Volunteers commit to volunteering between 5 - 20 hours per week, depending on a volunteer's schedule. Successful completion of LBFE's volunteer orientation and a background screen are required. 

Community Visiting Volunteers provide friendship and support to isolated older adults and engage with them in in-person visits, events, or related activities each week. A Community Visiting Volunteer may visit assigned older adults in their home, engage older adults at an event, or accompany an older adult to and from their home to an event.

Community Visiting Volunteers commit to volunteering between 5 - 20 hours per week, depending on a volunteer's schedule. Successful completion of LBFE's volunteer orientation and a background screen are required. 

Community Visiting Volunteers provide friendship and support to isolated older adults and engage with them in in-person visits, events, or related activities each week. A Community Visiting Volunteer may visit assigned older adults in their home, engage older adults at an event, or accompany an older adult to and from their home to an event.

Community Visiting Volunteers commit to volunteering between 5 - 20 hours per week, depending on a volunteer's schedule. Successful completion of LBFE's volunteer orientation and a background screen are required. 

Community Visiting Volunteers provide friendship and support to isolated older adults and engage with them in in-person visits, events, or related activities each week. A Community Visiting Volunteer may visit assigned older adults in their home, engage older adults at an event, or accompany an older adult to and from their home to an event.

Community Visiting Volunteers commit to volunteering between 5 - 20 hours per week, depending on a volunteer's schedule. Successful completion of LBFE's volunteer orientation and a background screen are required. 

Come volunteer at La Villita Farm this growing season! 

Opportunities include supporting mutual-aid food distributions, crop seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and processing. 

La Villita Farm engages in agroecological, cultural, and sustainable practices where we honor those who tend the land, and all the visible and invisible living communities that surround it.

Come volunteer at La Villita Farm this growing season! 

Opportunities include supporting mutual-aid food distributions, crop seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and processing. 

La Villita Farm engages in agroecological, cultural, and sustainable practices where we honor those who tend the land, and all the visible and invisible living communities that surround it. 

Come volunteer at La Villita Farm this growing season! 

Opportunities include supporting mutual-aid food distributions, crop seeding, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, and processing. 

La Villita Farm engages in agroecological, cultural, and sustainable practices where we honor those who tend the land, and all the visible and invisible living communities that surround it.

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¡Ven a ser voluntarie en la Granja La Villita esta temporada de cultivo!

Actividades incluyen apoyar la distribución de alimentos de ayuda mutua, la siembra, el trasplante, el deshierbe, la cosecha y el procesamiento de cultivos.

La Granja La Villita implementa prácticas agroecológicas, culturales y sostenibles donde honramos a quienes cultivan la tierra y a todas las comunidades vivas, visibles e invisibles, que la rodean.

Make friendly check-in calls to hospice patients and their families as an extension of the care team to address any needs or concerns that may arise. The goal is to ensure that each patient and their family needs are met 24/7.

Advocate for terminally ill patients and their families by making sure their needs are met through weekly check-in calls made any day of the week between 8am and 8pm.

Help support our team in caring the needs of terminally Ill patients and their families through preforming clerical duties in a Chicago Office.

Provide comfort and support for terminally ill patients and their families.

VITAS Volunteers make a difference every day ... helping those at the end of life and their families. The gift they give is their time as part of our hospice team effort. Join us and become a Patient Care Volunteer today with VITAS Healthcare.

Volunteer Zoom Exercise Host (Remote)

The Working On Wellness Foundation provides FREE online seated exercise sessions for people who cannot participate in traditional standing or floor exercises. Our programs support individuals living with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, mobility challenges, and aging-related limitations.

We’re seeking friendly, empathetic volunteers to host live Zoom exercise sessions on weekday mornings. Each session begins with 15 minutes of social chat, followed by a pre-recorded seated exercise class led by certified instructors. We currently need a host Thursday mornings from 11 AM Eastern (10 Central, 9 Mountain, 8 Pacific) for one hour. But we are also open to training more volunteers who would be willing to substitute as needed.

What You’ll Do:

Ideal Volunteers Are:

Training is provided and required.

Learn more at www.workingonwellnessfoundation.org

If you enjoy helping others feel welcome and supported, we’d love to hear from you!

We are in need of volunteers to help us on our farm. Tasks include: weeding, planting, harvesting, processing produce, building grow beds, setting up irrigation, and more! If you'd like to learn more about growing food in an urban setting, this opportunity is for you!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

If you enjoy books, quiet conversation, and being part of a welcoming community, consider volunteering as a Library Assistant at Rock Springs Nature Center (3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur). This role is a wonderful fit for adults who enjoy staying active, sharing knowledge, and helping others feel at home. Volunteers assist with checking books in and out, keeping shelves organized, creating inviting displays, and helping visitors discover books on nature, wildlife, conservation, and local history. With flexible morning and afternoon shifts available throughout the week, this low-stress, indoor opportunity offers a comfortable routine and a meaningful way to give back. To learn more, contact Volunteer Coordinator Jenny Garver at 217-542-5536 or JGarver@MaconCCD.org.

Step back in time and help bring history to life as a Historic Sites Tour Guide at Homestead Prairie Farm in the Rock Springs Conservation Area (3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur). Volunteers share the sights, sounds, and daily rhythms of 1860s rural Illinois through guided tours, educational programs, open houses, and special events at this rare pre–Civil War homestead. Training, shadowing, and period clothing are provided, and interpretation is done in the third person, making it easy to get started. With a commitment of just an hour or two per month, this rewarding role offers a true “wow” moment—especially for younger visitors discovering life before electricity, phones, and modern technology. This opportunity is open to volunteers ages 13 and older. To learn more, contact Volunteer Coordinator Jenny Garver at 217-542-5536 or JGarver@MaconCCD.org.

Get your hands in the soil and help grow the habitats of tomorrow! We’re building a list of volunteers for pop-up planting workdays, which will be scheduled as the growing season begins and plants arrive. Volunteers will help plant trees and herbaceous native plant plugs, contributing to habitat improvement and expansion across our conservation areas. These spontaneous workdays are a fun way to get outdoors, learn about native plants, and support local natural resources. Volunteers should come dressed for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and be ready to work on uneven or soft ground. To join the volunteer list or learn more, contact Jenny Garver by emailing JGarver@MaconCCD.org or calling 217-542-5536.

With our app, you can volunteer on your own time and rescues typically take less than an hour. Our app makes it easy to feed your neighbors by giving you instructions and contact info at the donor and drop-off sites. You can find a rescue that fits your schedule and start making an impact today!

Download the app and sign up to volunteer here -> https://www.chicagofoodrescue.org/volunteer

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our platform, onboarding, and ongoing support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support customer success, education, and service delivery while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras. (All volunteer roles come with training)

Role Summary
Owns the podcast as a performance channel—ensuring each episode produces booked demos per episode targets, publishing the weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) memo, and running kill/scale decisions based on results. Aligned to company “Answer Engine Optimization approach.”

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Deliverables

Success Metrics

Best Fit Organizer/operator who is comfortable making decisions from data and enforcing ship deadlines.

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our platform, onboarding, and ongoing support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support customer success, education, and service delivery while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras. (All volunteer roles come with training)

Role Summary
Turns episodes into short clips engineered for action: first 3‑second hook, one clear CTA, and versions for cold vs warm audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Deliverables

Success Metrics

Best Fit Fast editor who understands pacing, hooks, and conversion storytelling.

At Bisi Blvd Global NFP, our mission is to empower the community and community support organizations through sustainable business development and honest accountability. We believe in creating lasting change that enhances the quality of life with a global impact.

The Bisi Blvd Global Volunteer Program exists to support non-profit organizations across the city of Chicago and across the state of Illinois in back office, on site, and event activities.

Role Summary
Manages comments/DMs at speed, tags leads, and uses the “Book a 15‑min demo” response template to convert engagement into booked calls.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Deliverables

Success Metrics

Best Fit Fast communicator with excellent tone control and professionalism.

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our brand, content, and support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support media growth, visual storytelling, and customer success while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras.

Media Management Volunteer
Supports media research, documentation, ad tracking, photography/video capture, and press inquiry logging.

You may:

You may not:

Become a tutor, mentor and role model!

Recruitment and onboarding for the current 2025-2026 year has ended but we are already looking for amazing volunteers for the next program year! The application for 2026-2027 will launch in early May, summer orientations follow and programs begin in September. Submit your interest to be the first to hear from us once the application is open and to begin the onboarding process!

Tutoring Chicago is a free one-to-one tutoring program for students in grades 1-12.

We are looking for volunteers for our 2026-2027 school year. Tutoring Chicago offers both in-person and digital tutoring options to our tutors/students from late September to late May.

Volunteers work one-to-one with a 1st-12th grade student on a weekly basis during the school year. Tutors and mentors will focus on academic support, mentorship activities, social-emotional learning, and the importance of accountability. Volunteers share which program, grade level, evening, method and location they prefer.

No prior experience or special skills are necessary. Orientation and training are provided to all volunteers. One matched, volunteers have access to our library of tools, materials and resources to effective support their student. In-person and digital sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30PM (CST). Life Changing role models needed. Make a difference in a student's life today!

Methods: In-person or digitally. In-person in Lincoln Park, Logan-Square, Pilsen, Chatham and Evanston.

For those interested in becoming a virtual tutor and mentor, the online zoom sessions are held at 6pm Chicago time.

No special skills, no experience or background in education is necessary. Above all the willingness to be there and the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. Being present is all it takes. One and a half hours per week is enough to change a kid's life.

Our Mission

Delivering the power of education through one-to-one tutoring

Our Vision

Brighter futures for all of Chicago’s children

The old grade school in Nauvoo is owned by the city and serves as a place for people to walk during the winter and houses several small businesses. This civic center needs regular cleaning from sweeping and mopping the hallways and gymnasium, to cleaning the bathrooms. 

Help staff  one of the buildings of the Addison Historical Museum during Village of Addison Special Events throughout the year.  These events include, but are not limited to, Memorial Day Open House, Rock 'N Wheels Thursday Nights from June-August, Oktoberfest in October,  Veterans Day Open House and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Events in December.

Choice Food Pantry Volunteers support The Salvation Army Granite City 360 Life Center by helping individuals and families access nutritious food through a dignified, grocery store-style pantry experience. Volunteers assist clients with shopping, restocking items, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Choice Food Pantry Volunteers support The Salvation Army Granite City 360 Life Center by helping individuals and families access nutritious food through a dignified, grocery store-style pantry experience. Volunteers assist clients with shopping, restocking items, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Rummage Room Volunteers help further the mission of The Salvation Army Granite City 360 Life Center by assisting with the intake, sorting, and display of donated items. This role ensures that quality clothing and household items are made available to the community in an organized, welcoming space.

Choice Food Pantry Volunteers support The Salvation Army Madison County 360 Life Center by helping individuals and families access nutritious food through a dignified, grocery store-style pantry experience. Volunteers assist clients with shopping, restocking items, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Want to know what others are writing?

La filosofía, los programas, y las actividades de Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly (Pequeños Hermanos Amigos de Los Adultos Mayores conocido por sus siglas en inglés LBFE)  están centradas en aliviar la soledad y el aislamiento entre los adultos mayores en los condados de Dupage y Kane. Una interacción social es importante para el espíritu humano; creemos que nutrir el alma es tan importante como alimentar al cuerpo. Los adultos mayores con los que trabajamos tienen poco o nulo contacto con familiares y/o amistades. Ellos viven aislados. Los voluntarios apoyan a los adultos mayores a través de la amistad, participando en diversas actividades y programas, e incluso visitas personales y fiestas en días festivos. 

Una visita en persona es la mejor manera de aliviar la soledad y el aislamiento. LBFE está buscando voluntarios que puedan visitar a un adulto mayor en persona. Nuestro objetivo es conectar a las personas a través de la amistad. Las visitas pueden ser en el hogar, al aire libre (cuando el clima lo permite), o en lugares dentro de la comunidad. Para empezar, por favor únase a nuestra orientación por Zoom. Haga click en el enlace y empiece a registrarse ahora. Para ser voluntario se requiere la asistencia a esta sesión de orientación de una hora. También se requiere una exitosa revisión de antecedentes

www.lbfechicago.org/volunteer

Después de la registración, recibirá un correo electrónico con la información de la orientación. Más información está disponible en www.lbfechicago.org. 

¡Hazte voluntario y verás la diferencia que harás en la vida de un adulto mayor!

Assist clients through the food pantry at FOCC

At the UIC HAPPY Lab, we are conducting research studying how ovarian hormones influence drug effects and behavior. If you are a woman (sex assigned at birth) aged 18-35 years old, use birth control pill that is 21 days active, 7 days inactive, or do not use birth control, and currently consume or previously consumed substances on a recreational basis (for example, alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, stimulants etc), you may be eligible to participate.

The research involves a screening interview and 8 study visits (total time commitment of up to 26h) and you will be compensated for your time. To see if you qualify, please complete our confidential pre-screening questionnaire using our link (https://www.redcap.ihrp.uic.edu/surveys/?s=NFLC4JAL8Y) or email uichappylab@gmail.com for more information.

The Bridge Teen Center is looking for volunteers to support its afterschool programs (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2 pm - 6 pm) and Friday night events (7 pm - 11 pm). Establishing and deepening relationships with students is the primary focus.

Volunteers can help out in many different ways depending on your experience and comfortability. Please click the following link to begin the process which includes; filling out our application, a phone call interview, tour of our facilities, and then training. We require all our volunteers to be trained in order to create a safe environment for our students.

Looking for Volunteer/paid on call firefighting personnel and support staff to help us fulfill our mission to serve our citizens

The IDHS-Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service seeks volunteers who can assist with administrative coordination for families affected by floods in Cook County. During the month of September, heavy rains caused flooding in several areas throughout Cook County. As a volunteer recruitment partner, Serve Illinois is working to address these unique challenges.

If you have a heart for service and would like to help these communities recover, please sign up to be an Illinois Disaster Volunteer.

Serve Illinois and our regional partners will provide specialized disaster volunteer training.

If you are interested, please respond to this need AND complete the interest survey  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KBKDBHJ

*** This opportunity offers both in-person and virtual volunteer shifts***

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) a 55 and older program, you can help by assisting at Wayside Cross or Lifespring Center in Aurora. Wayside Cross is part of a rehabilitation ministry program. Male volunteers can help at Wayside Cross and female volunteers are needed to watch children among other opportunities at Lifespring Center, a shelter for women and children.

There is also an option to help at the ministry's resale shop, The Hope Chest in Aurora. 

AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers may be eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Please contact RSVP Coordinator Rebecca Koss at 630-897-4035 or email her at rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org for more information on how you can help. 

This volunteer opportunity is for individuals aged 21 and over.

Do you love the elderly? Have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle?

Use your car to make a crucial impact with your volunteer service. Volunteer drivers pick up seniors and drive them to and from doctor appointments. This opportunity is very flexible; only accept assignments that work for your schedule and location. Our transportation drivers are not asked to handle wheelchairs as we understand special transportation is needed for that.

Transportation is an enormous issue for many seniors. Many seniors cannot pick up their prescriptions, get their groceries, or get to important medical appointments because they no longer drive and may not have anyone who can drive them to their destination. Please accept the call to provide tangible help as a driver.

Mileage reimbursement is available.

Those 21 and older may volunteer however, if you are 55 or older, join the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) to make your service count on a national scale and to help Senior Services Associates.

Are you looking to volunteer in Kendall County, Southern Kane County, or both? Please help our seniors get to crucial appointments.
Contact Rebecca Koss (rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org), AmeriCorps RSVP Coordinator, at 630-897-4035.

Be a Friend! - Volunteer for the Friendly Visiting Program (FVP)

Are you 18 or older, friendly, dependable, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference?

Yes? Then be a friend to local seniors living in the Southern Kane or Kendall area. Our friendly visiting program helps to reduce senior isolation and could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Volunteers provide one-to-one social interaction with seniors facing social isolation.

Volunteering for FVP makes a real difference for seniors. Every encounter a volunteer has with local seniors brightens the senior’s day through socialization provided with visits, phone calls, and even letters can bring happiness to someone experiencing depression or loneliness.

To be eligible to volunteer in the Friendly Visiting Program, volunteers must:

An ideal volunteer would be caring, compassionate, and a good listener. Volunteers are asked to give at least one hour of service each week and can commit to one year of service. 

Those aged 18-54 years may become a Friendly Visitor but are not eligible for the AmeriCorps RSVP program.

Those who speak an additional language are also welcome and needed.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Rebecca Koss at rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org or call 630-897-4035 

Volunteers aged 55 or older may be eligible for mileage reimbursement through the AmeriCorps RSVP Program. 

Through AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, you can help to make major differences in the lives of young adult individuals with disabilities. Bring some of your own knowledge and skillsets to this fantastic opportunity by teaching a class or holding a group that has to due with a specific skillset you have (ex: arborist, painter, instrumentalist, etc...) The opportunities at this placement are endless as you can help an individual by mentoring them, role playing job interviews, helping them to write a resume, being part of the buddy system on local day trips, being a chaperone at a dance, and so much more!

This organization is based in Oswego but has opportunities in multiple cities.

Mileage reimbursement is offered to eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss at 630-897-4035 or email at rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Volunteers are needed for:

The hospital is seeking volunteers who have good communication skills, friendly and willing to be helpful. Volunteers aged 55 or older are eligible for mileage reimbursement through AmeriCorps RSVP program.


This volunteer opportunity will make a tremendous impact by providing great customer service and friendly help to those visiting patients and requiring testing. If interested, please contact RSVP Volunteer Coordinator Rebecca Koss at rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org or call Rebecca at 630-897-4035.

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help as a SHIP Counselor volunteer, you will objectively counsel Medicare Beneficiaries, their caregivers or representatives who have problems and/or questions with Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare managed care or long-term care insurance. Responsibilities of a SHIP counselor include

Cannot be affiliated with the insurance industry or insurance claims filing business to the extent that serving as a SHIP volunteer could be used for personal and financial gain.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-553-5777 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, help seniors at their home during the warm months with weeding, planting, lawn mowing, etc...

This is for people who enjoy garden work. You can help seniors who are less ambulatory to keep their yards in order. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR BOTH SO.KANE AND KENDALL COUNTIES. Background check mandatory. 

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-897-4035 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help in Yorkville at Caring Hands Thrift Shop.

Daily tasks include pricing, sorting, hanging, and placing donations out onto the sales floor, using the cash register, answering phones, assisting customers, etc...

The Shop is open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm but hours served by volunteer are based on volunteer's availability.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss to learn more about the RSVP program (not the thrift shop) and volunteer opportunities at 630-553-5777 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help at the Senior Center in Aurora by calling Bingo, leading Matter of Balance, Bingosize, and many more opportunities! Help decorate for the different seasons, etc...

If you have a special skillset that you would like to bring to the Senior Center, please let us know! We have a volunteer who does an arts and crafts class. Maybe you could bring sewing, crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking, painting, karaoke, etc to the center! The center is open from 8am-4pm but volunteer time slots vary based on your availability.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-553-5777 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help at the Senior Center in Aurora by calling Bingo, leading Matter of Balance, Bingosize, and many more opportunities! Help decorate for the different seasons, etc...

If you have a special skillset that you would like to bring to the Senior Center, please let us know! We have a volunteer who does an arts and crafts class. Maybe you could bring sewing, crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking, painting, karaoke, etc to the center! The center is open from 8am-4pm but volunteer time slots vary based on your availability.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-897-4035 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora! The theatre utilizes volunteers to usher guests to their seats. This opportunity is wheelchair accessible and allows for seated breaks if needed. This opportunity is suited for all types of abilities.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers. Please contact Rebecca Koss (not the Paramount) to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-897-4035 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help at the Kendall County Community Food Pantry! The pantry could not operate without dedicated volunteers. There are a wide variety of opportunities available to suit all abilities. Daily tasks involve sorting food donations, preparing boxes for neighbors, assisting with the distribution, helping with special programs/events, working at shopping stations, and more.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss (not the pantry) to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-553-5777 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help the Community Nutrition Network by delivering meals to local seniors! There are plenty of seniors in our community who do not drive and need meals delivered to them. We are looking for volunteers willing to drive their own vehicle to deliver meals to seniors along a determined route. Community Nutrition Network and the pickup of meals is located at The Beecher Center in Yorkville.

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers.

Please contact Rebecca Koss (not CNN) to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-553-5777 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry! The pantry could not operate without dedicated volunteers. There are a wide variety of opportunities available to suit all abilities. Daily tasks involve sorting food donations, preparing boxes for neighbors, assisting with the distribution, helping with special programs/events, or working in the Essential Garden.

Each distribution day requires 35-40 people. 

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers. Please contact Rebecca Koss (not the pantry) to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-897-4035 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Through the AmeriCorps RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a 55 and older volunteer program, come help at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry! The pantry could not operate without dedicated volunteers. There are a wide variety of opportunities available to suit all abilities. Daily tasks involve sorting food donations, preparing boxes for neighbors, assisting with the distribution, helping with special programs/events, or working in the Essential Garden.

Each distribution day requires 35-40 people. 

Mileage reimbursement is available for eligible AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers. Please contact Rebecca Koss (not the pantry) to learn more about the RSVP program and volunteer opportunities at 630-897-4035 or email rkoss@seniorservicesassoc.org

Elara Caring Hospice, a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.

Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards/games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is no physical care involved. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week or work in the office.

For more information, contact Christian at (847-828-4031) or crundblad@elara.com

Elara Caring Hospice, a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families.

Elara Caring Hospice is looking for Companion Volunteers who will visit patients in local nursing facilities or in private homes. The Companion Volunteer will provide companionship, play cards/games, watch TV, take the patient out into the garden area for fresh air, read to the patient, etc. There is no physical care involved. Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week or offer 1-2 hours per week or work in the office.

For more information, contact Christian at (847-828-4031) or crundblad@elara.com

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among elders in Chicago. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The elders we work with have little to no contact with family and/or friends and are essentially alone. Volunteers support elders in friendship through various activities and programs.

The best way to alleviate loneliness and isolation are regular in-person visits. We are seeking volunteers that can commit to visiting or calling an elder twice a month for the next 12 months. The overall goal is to develop a friendship together. In-person visits could be in the elder's home, your home, outdoors (weather appropriate) or in some other great spot in Kane or DuPage County. Phone calling could be from anywhere, the perfect remote volunteer experience!

Join us at an upcoming Zoom orientation. Please register through link below. Attendance at a one-hour orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as a successful completion of a background screen.

https://lbfechicago.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/​

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP is a volunteer program serving 44 cities and towns in Northern Cook County and DuPage County north of North Avenue.

You can help people in your community while being part of a national program by becoming a volunteer of AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Choose from several impact areas, such as:

Helping people age with dignity

Tutoring elementary aged children

Help a nonprofit build capacity

And many more!

Whatever you choose to do, you will make a real difference. Stronger families. Better schools. Safer communities. With AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, you will see tangible outcomes and learn first-hand how your contributions can change your community.

Please visit www.HandsOnSuburbanChicago.org to search volunteer opportunities, or call us for more information at 847-228-1006!

HandsOn Suburban Chicago connects individuals and groups interested in volunteering with opportunities to serve their community.

Opportunities are available in more than 100 social service organizations and schools throughout Northern Cook and Northern DuPage County. There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities that fit every need-virtual, one day, short term projects or long term. You can use your professional skills, volunteer remotely, or even become a board member!

Learn more at www.HandsOnSuburbanChicago.org to search volunteer opportunities!

Start Date is ASAP

Department Function

The primary functions of this department are: to provide safe, clean, affordable housing to women who are homeless and formerly homeless; deliver services that assist women who have been homeless in maintaining housing and in meeting their own needs and goals; utilize education, training and staff development opportunities that support staff efforts to be reflective practitioners.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the coordination and management of the food service and in-kind donation programs of Deborah’s Place including soliciting food donations and fostering positive relationships with food donors; organizing and operating the food pantry; performing food pick-ups and deliveries; conducting food surveys and reports, and organizing, sorting and distributing in-kind donations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In-Kind Giving

Food Procurement

Food Service Management

Safety Management

Other

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate preferred

Licensure and/or Certification: Food Handling and Sanitation Certification required and/or obtained within first six months of employment. Chicago Department of Public Health certified Food Service Sanitation Manager License preferred.

Job Experience: 1-3 years of food service experience or related experience is preferred. Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

Special Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, mental illness and chemical dependency; proficiency in Microsoft Office software, effective oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, conflict management and crisis intervention skills; ability to follow directions for cooking meals for 30 people or more; demonstrate clear and professional boundaries; act in a professional manner; Valid Illinois driver’s license, proof of insurance.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; may be required to remain on agency facilities during breaks and/or meal periods. Frequent evenings, weekends and holidays;

Environment/Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office work environment. Regular travel to off-site locations in Chicago is required.  Occasionally, some out of area travel may be expected. Workplace is a smoke and drug free environment.  Work schedules and/or locations may vary, depending upon the scheduling needs of the department.  May be required to attend meetings at other locations; require travel outside of normal work hours.  Any changes in work schedules and/or location will be implemented in accordance with agency policy.

The telephone museum is not a museum per se, but it is a history of 100 years of the Gridley Telephone Company. 

We are looking for volunteers to help lead tours of our local Telephone museum.

We have a small script to help guides as they are learning about the museum and an experienced tour guide who can help train new volunteers in the short term.

Even though the hours that the museum is open is Wednesday-Friday, 1-4, we do not always have visitors to the museum on those days.  Volunteers are welcome to bring "outside" items such as a book to read or a laptop to do something else if you're not busy with tours.

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We always welcome new volunteers who are able to help receive food deliveries and setup the pantry on Monday mornings and/or who are available to help serve clients and clean up the host church's space on Tuesdays between 9 am and 12 pm. Contact us today!

We also have delivery opportunities to clients on Monday AM, Monday PM and Tuesday AM.

Contact us or sign up through our website:

https://www.newhopefoodpantry.com/volunteer

Illinois Disaster Corps members help achieve the American Red Cross mission by focusing on underserved communities, providing much-needed training and services that community members may not be able to afford. They are dedicated to providing disaster preparedness education to neighborhoods, schools, and community-based organizations while also responding to the needs of individuals and families when an emergency does occur.

During steady-state operations, Illinois Disaster Corps members perform duties as community outreach liaisons and emergency preparedness educators, teaching Red Cross health, safety, and preparedness classes (including CPR and First Aid) to youth and adults in disaster vulnerable areas. Members also serve as caseworkers, assisting individuals in the recovery process post-disaster.

During disaster operations, members serve alongside Red Cross staff and volunteers as mass care providers and caseworkers to give immediate disaster relief services to communities in the event of local, state, or national disasters. When requested by the State of Illinois, members will set up and operate a volunteer reception center and donations management facility.

In partnership with local and state government entities, non-profit organizations, and other community-based organizations, Illinois Disaster Corps members will enable local volunteers to help their own communities recover after a disaster.

Due to the ever-changing nature of the disaster relief environment, members must be well-suited and willing to perform both in-person and digital-based service in support of various Red Cross disaster response operation needs. This includes willingness and availability to serve during weekdays and evening/overnight and/or weekend periods as needed.

Applications will be accepted through October 31st, with terms of service beginning in September and October; please apply now at http://www.redcross.org/americorps.; please apply now at http://www.redcross.org/americorps. Questions? Email ILAmeriCorps@redcross.org

AmeriCorps position overview: participates and leads individual and group recreational activities to help in the treatment and rehabilitation of residents on the Long Term Care Unit of the hospital. Will work with Activities Coordinator, the staff of long term care units, residents, and occasionally family members of the residents. Must have an interest in geriatrics.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Additional responsibilities may include:

A CASA Advocate is assigned by the Juvenile Court Judge to one case involving child abuse and neglect. The advocate gathers information on the children, monitors compliance with court orders, and advocates for the child by being their "voice in court." Presence in court is not mandated, but the advocate helps prepare the court report for the judge.

Who can be a CASA?

What does a CASA do?

For more information visit our website https://casaofrivervalley.org/volunteer or contact our volunteer recruiter, Jackie McFedries at 630-802-4961 or jmcfedries@casaofrivervalley.org.

Applications must be submitted through our website here: https://ccpprogram.uchicago.edu/americorps-program/

We are now accepting applications for positions for the 2021-22 year. We have one open position that can begin as soon as possible, and then additional positions that will begin in August. We will have additional positions available throughout the fall and starting as late as January 2022.

Below are the position descriptions for positions at the University of Chicago Medical Center and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Click here for more information about positions at Rush University Medical Center.

AmeriCorps is a national service program that involves people in “getting things done” in communities. AmeriCorps members develop an ethic of service while strengthening local communities. Each year in Illinois, thousands of AmeriCorps members give millions of dollars in service back to their communities. For up-to-date information on the impact on our state, visit AmeriCorps.gov.

Serve Illinois administers 45 AmeriCorps State programs in operation for the 2021-22 program year and over 1,800 Members committing to a year of service. These Members serve 70+ counties in over 400 host sites.

The Comprehensive Care, Community and Culture Program (C4P) aims to improve the overall health and well-being of patients in the program by addressing a wide range of medical and social needs. The C4P program builds off of the Comprehensive Care Physician Program, which offers patients at high risk of hospitalization a comprehensive care physician (CCP) who cares for them in both the hospital and the clinic. In addition to receiving care from a CCP, C4P patients are regularly asked about a range of unmet social needs and given access to a community health worker and community-based arts and culture programming. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has funded a randomized trial of C4P at the University of Chicago.

The CCP and C4P Programs are currently being expanded to and studied within new health care settings, including community hospitals like Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

The Comprehensive Care, Community and Culture Program (C4P) is proud to be an Illinois State AmeriCorps program. C4P will host up to 17 full time members across all of its participating service sites in 2021-22.

We are currently accepting applications for two sites:

Applicants may apply to both sites but they must submit a separate application to both application portals (see below for more information).

Members based at Ingalls Memorial Hospital will spend 1-2 months at the University of Chicago for training at the beginning of their service and typically come to UChicago for service activities 1-2 days per week during the service term.

AmeriCorps members will be responsible for extending the reach of the C4P program to impact patient experience with care and health outcomes, lower hospitalization rates, and resolve unmet social needs for participants. Program activities may vary based on programmatic needs and the needs of the service site.

At the University of Chicago Medical Center, AmeriCorps members will:

At Ingalls Memorial Hospital, AmeriCorps members will:

To be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps member, you must:

Below are the details for positions requiring 1700 hours of service. Some 1200 or 900 hour positions may be available; stipends and educational awards are prorated accordingly. Please contact us to discuss!

As a member, you will:

How is the C4P AmeriCorps member experience impacted by COVID-19?

Our members are currently engaging in teleservice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect that new members who join us during the 2021-22 academic year may have some training activities remote; however, we anticipate that members will make a full transition to in-person service beginning late summer or fall 2021 although we will continue to monitor and adapt to the pandemic as we proceed. 

How do I apply?

To apply to positions at both University of Chicago and Ingalls, you must submit a separate application through our website. 

You will be asked to submit:

Select candidates will be invited to interview over the phone or in person.

General Function:
Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and the Youth Development Director, the member assists with the after-school program activities. They should be consistently alert to protect the health and safety of the children in attendance.
Know-How
Member should have some experience working with children and the desire to work with children ages 5 to 12, the majority of which are low income. Member must be certified in Community CPR and First Aid.
Principle Duties:

         o Homework completion
         o consistent school attendance
         o good behavior in school
         o positive attitude about school

Major Functions:

Assists with all functions of the YWCA Economic Empowerment Programs with extra attention directed to career/job search services. Provides instruction on job search techniques, practice interviews, and assistance with career/interview clothing while creating a comfortable, non-judgemental environment for women to gain confidence as they learn and prepare to enter the workforce.

Specific Duties:

1. Cleans, sorts, organizes, and displays clothing in Career Closet, Upper First Avenue, and assists women in selecting appropriate career clothing. Also logs donations into the donation tracker.

2. Assists Empowerment Center participants in completing career workshops and creating job search plans.

3. Actively assists participants in employment search using the internet, local job listings, newspapers, and other available resources and connections. 

4. Maintains confidential client records associated with Economic Empowerment Services.

5. Provides information and referrals to community resources when appropriate to meet the needs of participants.

6. Staffs the Empowerment Center during regular hours of operation and by appointment, when requested. 

7. Assists in recruiting women to utilize upper First Avenue by actively promoting the Empowerment Services in the local community. 

8. Provides support, when needed, to the YWCA techGYRL program.

9. Assists with YWCA Special Events such as the YWCA Children's Fiesta, YWCA Week Without Violence, Peach Camps, Juneteenth, and possibly others. 

Develop a summer program that uses Math and Reading concepts for pre-K through 4th-grade students.

Work on developing self-esteem and community-mindedness for Junior High and High School Students. Teach responsibility and work ethic to the youth by the park and roadside clean up, planting and maintain a community garden, working with the local nursing home in their flower and vegetable garden, maintaining a block of marigolds on the main thoroughfare, helping local seniors with yard work. 

Duties:

Members will be working in the 4 kindergarten sections with approximately 20-25 student in each classroom during the school day. The majority of core activities will take place during the morning classroom instruction. 

A member will be assigned to each class to work with students 20-30 minutes per school day in small groups and assist students in 1:1 settings in the areas of math and language.  In addition, members will provide classroom support to students who need review under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Description of Job:

This is a position that supports the planning and implementation of University of Illinois Extension's educational programs for youth. The position will be involved in planning and delivering programs for elementary and middle school youth in communities throughout Lee County.

Organizational Relationship:

This position is responsible to the University of Illinois Extension AmeriCorps Site Supervisor and the ABC AmeriCorps Program Director.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

The AmeriCorps Volunteer will serve as the organization’s educational arm to continually inform, educate, and illuminate the community in the arts.  The volunteer will develop and support innovative arts collaborations among schools, community partners, and cultural institutions.  Speak out on behalf of arts education about the value and benefits of arts education.  Develop, publish, and/or disseminate resources for the arts in the community and at Festival 56, specifically preparing for the summer season educational components.  Implement educational programing, training and resources (i.e. a Saturday Theater / Dance Festival for High School Students).  During the off season the AmeriCorps Volunteer will inform appropriate parties (board members) of any needs requiring their attention regarding the Theatre.

The YES (Youth Experiencing Science) Volunteer program provides fun opportunities for teens ages 13-17 to assist museum staff and visitors, while also helping you meet new people, gain new skills and knowledge, fulfill service hour requirements and explore different career paths. Some things that YES Volunteers might do include helping out at a special event, interacting with museum guests, demonstrating how exhibits work, organizing exhibit areas, and more!

To learn more about the volunteer program and to apply online go to www.discoverycentermuseum.org/support/volunteer. 

The Adult Volunteer program (18 years and older) provides fun and rewarding opportunities for adults to make a difference at our museum and in the Rockford community! Some things adult volunteers might do include assisting at special events, running an activity station, preparing materials for upcoming classes and exhibits, assist with mailings or other office work, exhibit maintenance, and more!

To learn more about the volunteer program and to apply online go to www.discoverycentermuseum.org/support/volunteer. Adult volunteers must also submit a criminal background check release form. 

Are you a part of a group or club through school, work, church or other organizations, and are looking to give back? Spend time with colleagues or classmates doing a variety of projects in a fun environment, while making a difference at our museum and in the Rockford community! Some things group volunteers might do include helping out at a special event, running an activity station, preparing materials for special events and classes, exhibit and park maintenance, and more! Group volunteers can help out at one of our special events, or set up a  specific day/time to help out with a special project.

To apply to our volunteer program fill out a volunteer application online at www.discoverycentermuseum.org

LVI's VOCAL program places AmeriCorps members in volunteer literacy programs in community and faith-based agencies and in the Illinois Youth Centers of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.

Click here to apply!

The program offers two service options: Full-time - 1,700 hours and Part-time - 900 hours
Full-time members generally serve 35 hours a week for a one-year period and receive a bi-weekly living allowance ($14,279 per annum), health insurance, and worker's comp coverage from LVI. Child care assistance and student loan deferrals are available through the CNCS.

Full-time members are also eligible at the end of their service for an educational award of $6,195.
Part-time members generally serve 20 hours a week for one-year, during which time they receive a bi-weekly living allowance that is based on $7,200 per annum and worker’s comp coverage. Student loan deferrals are available through the CNCS. Part-time members are eligible at the end of their service year for an educational award of $3,097.50.

VOCAL*AmeriCorps Members can serve as a one-to-one and/or small group tutor for adults and out-of-school teens; maintain records of tutoring sessions, including materials used, lessons reviewed, progress made. You may recruit and/or assist in recruiting individuals to be volunteers tutors; may conduct orientations for new volunteers; may conduct basic skills and literacy assessments.

You may assist in the matching of tutors and students; may provide on-going communication and support to volunteers, i.e., organizing initial and in-service training and tutor exchanges, collecting data, etc. as requested. You may plan and implement tutor recognition activities (newsletters, awards, events).

You will prepare and submit monthly program reports; attend monthly training sessions and quarterly member meetings; participate in Days of Service as required or requested; may assist with resource development activities and special events; and, may conduct initial and in-service tutor training.

The goal of the VOCAL - Volunteer Outreach for Community Action in Literacy –program is to expand literacy services in local communities by recruiting, placing and training individuals to serve as literacy specialists and program associates in community and faith-based literacy programs serving economically disadvantaged adults.

As a literacy specialist or program associate, members tutor, recruit tutors, and/or serve as job coaches or employment specialists. Members are also involved with a variety of community outreach, program planning, policy development and social and volunteer engagement activities within those programs.  The VOCAL program also works within the Illinois Youth Centers of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, where members serve as tutors and mentors to incarcerated youth as well as tutor recruiters and tutor trainers in the Jump Start programs within the Centers.

Full-time, part-time and minimum-time placements are available.  The VOCAL program also has a program within its program specific to the Kewanee community in central Illinois, with part-time members serving in various after-school programs and social service agencies.

For further information on the VOCAL program visit lvillinois.org or
call 312/857-1582, or write to lvivocal@aol.com.

Cahokia School District #187 AmeriCorps Members engage in first-hand community service. Members provide Pre-K-12th grade services to students and their families, such as: mentoring, support services, and family engagement. Members also meet the needs of our students and families by serving in our district’s community center food pantry, participating in Mobile Market distribution, and by packaging meals for those in need.  

Member will, primarily, serve their hours at their assigned Site Location. Member is expected to adhere to the schedule provided by their Site Location Supervisor. Member will serve in classrooms mentoring/tutoring students in small groups, or one on one, focusing on academic tasks outlined by each Classroom Teacher. The goal is to help each student build academic strength. Member will also work with Staff at their Site Location to help plan and coordinate school-wide family events. Member will attend events to help strengthen connections and to encourage increased family engagement. Member will serve at district-wide mobile markets, and at the district food pantry. Our mobile markets and food pantry provide our families with free fresh food to meet their needs. In addition to these duties, Members will work together to package meals for those in need at an area food bank on a monthly basis.

As part of the program, our Members are committed to their own professional development. Members attend a variety of trainings that will prepare them to enter the workforce once they exit our AmeriCorps program.

Project HOPE is looking for medical professionals (doctors, nurses, etc) with infection protection experience or with a passion for supporting Long-Term Care Facilities.  Our team in Chicagoland works with the City of Chicago and Cook County Public Health to provide infection protection consulting to Long-Term Care Facilities to ensure that we are helping them protect residents, staff and families from COVID-19.