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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.

Serves as the lead volunteer at the assigned program, responsible for planning purposeful, goal-oriented activities for each session which fills the allotted program time, as well as additional activities to promote skill development.

The Program Leader is the key Volunteer overseeing their assigned program planning and execution. Programs meet on a consistent schedule, set by the local Playhouse Program Committee, either meet weekly or monthly. The Program Leader works collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and Site Coordinator to provide high-quality, outcome-driven programs according to the program models developed by GiGi’s Playhouse. This volunteer position requires a commitment of 1.5-6 hours per month, depending on the length and frequency of the assigned program, and includes the following responsibilities:

* Prepares the program space/ environment for program activities, including making sure age-appropriate (high energy) music is playing at all times, the Playhouse is presentable and organized, creates an atmosphere of celebration and acceptance, refreshments provided as needed

* Ensures program activities motivate participants and families to reach high expectations and give their "best of all", track participant "best of all" from week to week/ month to month

* Ensures each program session has a structured beginning and ending activity

* Facilitates program activities between the parent and child to promote parent education, encourages skills practice at home and between program sessions

* Greets families, fully engages each program participant/ family in the program activities

* Acts as a resource for families, answers questions regarding program activities, GiGi’s Playhouse, and the Program Leader’s area of expertise/ therapeutic specialty to collaborate in guiding participants to meet their "best of all".

* Delegate responsibilities to assisting volunteers, such as taking pictures, monitoring sign-in, setting up program supplies and refreshments, cleaning up, etc.

* Completes the Program Leader Checklist at the end of each program

* Communicates with Site Coordinator and Program Committee to ensure successful program delivery

Experience/ Qualifications:

The Program Leader role is a "hands-on", active role and requires a Volunteer with the following skillset:

* Education and work experience in the specific therapeutic techniques or educational themes of the assigned program (ie. the "Crawlers" program is led by a physical therapist, handwriting program led by an occupational therapist, etc.)

* Excellent communication skills, positivity, and enthusiasm for GiGi’s Playhouse

For additional information please contact Pam Lynch at 309-762-7529 or volunteerquadcities@gigisplayhouse.org.

Visit www.gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities to see more about the organization.

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.

NormaLeah has a need for a Photography Volunteer to capture memories of our special events and programs. This individual will photograph formal and candid shots at our fundraising events. Photos will need to be turned over to NormaLeah within one week of the event to share on social media and for use in future promotions. Recognition will be given when applicable. This is an excellent way for a photographer to get their talent and images circulating throughout the Quad Cities!

NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative is in need of Office Support Volunteers. Our needs includes organizational tasks such as alphabetizing and counting. We often have large mailing projects which require envelope stuffing. If you would like to get more involved, clerical and bookkeeping projects come up, as well. This opportunity will be designed according to your abilities, interests, and schedule. We will partner with you in determining your own office support description.

Are you a creative designer who has an eye for graphics? NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative has a need for a Graphic Design Volunteer to assist with designing a variety of print and media pieces. This opportunity can be done from the comfort of your own home and may include pieces such as invitations, social media images, programs, etc. This volunteer is crucial for the success of our special events and allows NormaLeah staff to focus on fundraising and mission advancement.

Our FREE life-saving educational print materials are vital to the success of informing women about the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer. Many of our materials require small assembly and packaging that must be complete before mailing materials to our advocates. As an Educational Outreach Volunteer, you will arrange a time to assemble print materials either in the NormaLeah office or arrange pick up for them to be assembled at home. We invite you to share this opportunity with a friend. Most things are more enjoyable when shared. We are also looking for volunteers to staff our events and community health fairs.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a involved at GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities!

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers has a mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all! We provide resources, specialized teaching, and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. There are many areas in which you can help support the Playhouse - from becoming a board member, donating funds or services, or volunteering.

We have a variety of committees that meet throughout the year. Most only meet as needed. 

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and

career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community,

through a replicable playhouse model. With over 40 brick and mortar and pop up locations across the

United States and Mexico and 200 inquiries to start new locations all over the world, GiGi’s Playhouse is the

ONLY international network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. Every day, we provide FREE, life-

changing therapeutic, educational and career training programs for individuals of all ages.

Through free programs and through our Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, we EMPOWER

families by maximizing opportunities for daily achievement and lasting acceptance. To ensure lasting

acceptance, we must show the world what individuals with Down syndrome are truly capable of achieving

as students, co-workers, volunteers, friends, and valued members of their communities. Our program

outcomes help advance this vital social impact goal.

We know that by helping individuals with Down syndrome reach their highest potential, we can change

outdated perceptions that people may have. The end result is a world that is empowered with knowledge,

compassion, and inspiration - what a better place for all of us!

Interested in becoming a Board member or other volunteer? Contact your local playhouse.

309-762-7529 or quadcities@gigisplayhouse.org

Please learn more about our programs on our website at www.gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities.

GiGi’s Playhouse, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Board Member for GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities!

GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers has a mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all! We provide resources, specialized teaching, and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. There are many areas in which you can help support the Playhouse - from becoming a board member, donating funds or services, or volunteering.

About GiGi’s Playhouse

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and

career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community,

through a replicable playhouse model. With over 40 brick and mortar and pop up locations across the

United States and Mexico and 200 inquiries to start new locations all over the world, GiGi’s Playhouse is the

ONLY international network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. Every day, we provide FREE, life-

changing therapeutic, educational and career training programs for individuals of all ages.

Through free programs and through our Generation G Campaign for global acceptance, we EMPOWER

families by maximizing opportunities for daily achievement and lasting acceptance. To ensure lasting

acceptance, we must show the world what individuals with Down syndrome are truly capable of achieving

as students, co-workers, volunteers, friends, and valued members of their communities. Our program

outcomes help advance this vital social impact goal.

We know that by helping individuals with Down syndrome reach their highest potential, we can change

outdated perceptions that people may have. The end result is a world that is empowered with knowledge,

compassion, and inspiration - what a better place for all of us!

Interested in becoming a Board member or other volunteer? Contact your local playhouse.

309-762-7529 or quadcities@gigisplayhouse.org

Please learn more about our programs on our website at www.gigisplayhouse.org/quadcities.

GiGi’s Playhouse, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law

United we can make the greatest difference.  Check out the list below of COVID-19 safe volunteer opportunities you can do. 

**Note - please be sure to follow your state's COVID-19 safety guidelines.  Where gloves and masks where appropriate and when creating a project you will be giving to another community member.  Be sure to honor the 6 foot apart rule.  If you are making an item you will be delivering, please contact the location prior to delivery to ensure they will accept it.

Dubuque County Early Childhood, a nonprofit organization, is seeking board members. The board receives state funding to build community partnerships and programs that serve children age birth to five. Board members work together as leaders and advocates to help address early childhood needs in the area.

At this time, the board is seeking male citizens living in Dubuque County who are interested in appointments to 3-year terms. This is due to Iowa's gender balance law for public boards. However, female citizens also are welcome to apply for future openings. Call 588-1620, email director@dcearlychild.org, or visit www.dcearlychild.org.

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

Would you like to send a thank you note to the health care workers serving our community?

We have been so grateful for the outpouring of love and compassion from our community. We wanted to offer community members the opportunity to express their gratitude and support to the providers and staff at Genesis and UnityPoint Health.  Details to participate are below.

Send a thank you card or love note to the Genesis team at:
Genesis Health System
Attn: The Compassion Card Campaign
1401 W. Central Park Ave.
Davenport, IA 52804

#CompassionCounts #InThisTogether

Thank a Healthcare Hero - UnityPoint Health
Help our Healthcare Heroes feel loved and appreciated by sharing some positive thoughts or words of encouragement. Our UnityPoint Health doctors, nurses and countless other healthcare workers are working tirelessly to make sure people like you have the best care possible. So go ahead, share those positive vibes! We'll take them all and share them with our team. Thank you!

Mail a thank you card to:
Trinity Health Foundation
2701 17th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Or share your gratitude online at:
unitypoint.org/quadcities/thank-a-hero

Milestones Area Agency on Aging has routes available in Scott, Clinton and surrounding communities. Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to home-bound seniors Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Make an older adults day by delivering them a hot, nutritious meal! You can volunteer to deliver meals once a week, once a month, with a friend, with a group or on your own-whatever works for you.

Volunteer requirements include one year of driving experience, valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. For more information contact Joni Osborn at 563-484-3108, or josborn@milestonesaaa.org

We are in need of a few volunteers a week, once a week for about an hour, assist with free food service in the QC area.  It will be sorting food for all the people at risk, organizing the food in the pantry, and getting food to those who called for our services.

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.

St Cyprian Food Pantry - Chicago: Under 65 years of age volunteers needed to help pass out food Monday and Thursday 9:00 to 11:45 am. Visit stcyprianefp.org to learn more.

Serve alongside like-minded community volunteers who make a difference in the lives of 330 families every Saturday morning. Volunteer opportunity inside of our large fellowship hall.  Help unload, unbox and organize food on Wednesday mornings for Saturday distribution.  We receive shelf stable, refrigerated and frozen groceries solely from Northern IL Food Bank.  Face mask and gloves required, both provided.  Email us at stjohnfood@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

Serve alongside like-minded community volunteers who make a difference in the lives of 330 families every Saturday morning. Volunteer opportunities inside and outside.  Inside our large fellowship hall, gather and shop for shelf stable, refrigerated and frozen groceries.  Outside, load cars or help keep traffic flowing.  We are using a drive thru model utilizing social distancing and clients do not get out of their cars.  Face mask and gloves required, both provided.  Client population is growing significantly due to COVID-19 Crisis and we are seeing people who used to give to the pantry now waiting in line for food.  Email us at stjohnfood@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

America’s blood centers need donors #NowMoreThanEver. The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating our blood supply: blood drives have been canceled and donors are afraid to visit centers. The American Red Cross has recommended hospitals reduce blood product utilization by 25%. This is a deadly shortage that affects millions, including anemic, transplant, cancer, surgery, sickle cell, trauma, and pregnant patients. There is no alternative for blood.

In response, we have launched our COVID Code Red campaign to support blood centers and the healthcare system. The goal of this campaign is to start a social movement to bring greater awareness and rally young people nationwide to advocate for their local centers. UBI leadership would provide support to those volunteers or Code Red Responders. Responders have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the health of their community and give back during this hard time.

Click here to sign up
 

Housing Forward - Oak Park: We need breakfast, lunch and dinner delivered to homeless clients Monday-Sunday. Visit www.housingforward.org for more information.

Individuals will work alongside the Director of Marketing and Branding on our COVID Code Red campaign. Members of the team will be tasked with crafting social media and other content to help gain further momentum for the campaign. 

We ask that members have some experience in marketing/branding whether it is with outreach to larger organizations (PR), graphic design, or creative writing. Knowledge/ previous usage of social media platforms and sustainable internet access is required.

Visit winnebagocountycasa.org to volunteer. 

My Block - My Hood - My City

With the global spread of Coronavirus and 3,000 reported cases in Chicago, My Block My Hood My City will be ensuring seniors have access to hand sanitizer, health supplements, toiletries, and food. Seniors and those living with disability are most at risk in the event of the continued spread of the virus. You can support our Senior Viral Response with a donation, and seniors can request their care package below.

Going forward volunteers can sign up to do wellness check-in calls for seniors. We will provide info for five seniors and a wellness survey to work through. Volunteer button below will direct you to this sign up.

Volunteer at https://www.formyblock.org/viralresponse

As the need for food has drastically increased in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, we will need the help of healthy volunteers to help us pack groceries, sort food, and other important tasks for our most vulnerable communities at all of our locations. Lakeview Pantry’s work is considered an essential service during the Illinois stay at home order.

Visit https://www.lakeviewpantry.org/volunteer/ to volunteer. 

Sanctuary Counseling LLC (telehealth): The Corona Virus and the financial sector have left many people's lives in stress and turmoil. We are offering free telehealth counseling sessions during this time. Spanish speaking volunteers with experience and credentialing is highly encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.

YouthHope - Moline: Volunteers are needed to help pack bags and hand out food to families in need. Visit www.cfyouthhope.org for more information.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

United Way of Greater St. Louis: United Way's Volunteer Center is leading the efforts to refer volunteers to support community partners in the nine Illinois and six Missouri counties we serve with their COVID-19 response efforts. Click here to learn more.

The Volunteer Center - NE Metro Chicago: The Volunteer Center (VC) helps residents and service groups of all ages and abilities in the New Trier Township, the North Shore and greater NE Metro Chicago area find volunteer opportunities or participate in Days of Service with 501C3 nonprofit partner organizations. Learn more at www.volunteercenterhelps.org.

The DuPage Senior Citizens Council is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to seniors in the county. To volunteer, call Cathy Jordan, volunteer services director, at 630-746-0909.

Senior Services Associates - Southern Kane and Kendall Counties: The volunteer programs at Senior Services Associates, provides opportunities for people to make a difference in the Southern Kane and Kendall county communities through volunteer service. Feel the satisfaction that comes from doing something good and support someone in need. Your efforts will make a difference to someone right here in Kendall and Southern Kane Counties.
To request the background and volunteer enrollment forms, contact: Deborah Lee Sheppard, RSVP Coordinator.

Senior Home Sharing, which serves senior citizens, needs help with grocery store trips, pharmacy pickups and meal donations. To volunteer, contact Courtney Simek, executive director, at csimek@seniorhomesharing.org or call 630-201-7080.

Safe Families for Children: Train to be a host or family friend (providing respite or transportation). Serving families in crisis by providing housing for children while the parent(s) get the services they need (medical, housing, job) while host families keep the children from neglect or abuse. Learn more at safe-families.org.

Safe Families for Children: Train to be a host or family friend (providing respite or transportation). Serving families in crisis by providing housing for children while the parent(s) get the services they need (medical, housing, job) while host families keep the children from neglect or abuse. Learn more at safe-families.org.

Safe Families for Children: Train to be a host or family friend (providing respite or transportation). Serving families in crisis by providing housing for children while the parent(s) get the services they need (medical, housing, job) while host families keep the children from neglect or abuse. Learn more at safe-families.org.

Safe Families for Children: Train to be a host or family friend (providing respite or transportation). Serving families in crisis by providing housing for children while the parent(s) get the services they need (medical, housing, job) while host families keep the children from neglect or abuse. Learn more at safe-families.org.

Safe Families for Children: Train to be a host or family friend (providing respite or transportation). Serving families in crisis by providing housing for children while the parent(s) get the services they need (medical, housing, job) while host families keep the children from neglect or abuse. Learn more at safe-families.org.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter - Chicago: Volunteers are needed to help needy families with a lack of resources. Email for more information.

Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI): Volunteer lawyers are needed to answer civil legal questions from low-income Illinoisans through a secure website. Volunteer lawyers log onto the site at their convenience and answer questions waiting in the queue. It is a virtual walk-in legal clinic. Like typical legal aid, we see a lot of family law, consumer and housing questions on the site, but with the pandemic, we expect to more questions about employment, benefits and other areas of increased concern. You are able to choose the questions you answer, both in terms of the legal issue and the location of the person answering the question. To volunteer, click here.

New Hope Community Food Pantry (Chicago): We expect that our client needs may grow in the upcoming weeks due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on individuals and families. We welcome any donations or volunteering support during this heightened need. To donate, click here. To volunteer, click here.

Midwest Food Bank: Volunteers need to be able to lift boxes for building family food boxes or palletizing distribution orders that will go to our partner food pantries. Learn more at https://www.midwestfoodbank.org/illinois.

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services - Chicago: Pre-pack food boxes every day M-Sat--am/pm shifts available each day and assist with distribution of boxes to clients on M/F 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Weds. 2:00-6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.

Literacy Works - Chicago: We are looking for volunteers to become tutors in our adult literacy programs. Literacy Works partners with over 30 adult literacy organizations throughout Chicago and the Western suburbs. We will provide all the training necessary to prepare you to work with your learner once it's safe to do so. No teaching or tutoring experience necessary! Visit www.litworks.org for more information.

Lincoln Park Community Services - Chicago: We need volunteer groups to provide meals for 30-35 people that stay at our shelter! There are several ways that this can be done.

Learn more at lpcschicago.org/get-involved/.

Islamic Foundation of Villa Park - DuPage County: The Islamic Foundation of Villa Park has developed a service for free delivery of groceries and medicine to the elderly and those unable to leave home. We are working to help limit the exposure of high-risk individuals by delivering groceries and medicine to their homes so there is not a need for them to leave. Call 630-530-6302 for more information.

Imamia Medics International - Chicago Chapter: Is looking for volunteers to deliver food to the elderly and needy. Email Zehra Jafferi for more information.

Help 4 Frontline - Chicago Area (North shore Suburbs) Cook and Lake Counties: We are a local temporary volunteer organization on Chicago's North Shore creating PPE with a small (and growing) army of 3D printers, friends with sewing machines, and people that 'get things done'. We are also redistributing any existing PPE that we may collect, using local networks across our communities. Click here for more information.

HandsOn Suburban Chicago: Today, nonprofit organizations are facing additional challenges in light of the current coronavirus crisis. In support of our Community Partners, HandsOn Suburban Chicago is providing this list of needs. We will be adding to and updating as more information is received. If you have questions about these specific volunteer needs, please contact the agency directly. Click here for more information on how to volunteer.

Help Peoria Area Food Bank sort and box food drive donations by filling out the form below, or call Jeanette Wennmacher at 309-999-3841 to schedule a small group of 10 or less. We are also looking for volunteer drivers to help us pick up food donations. For this volunteer position you must be able to drive a 30 ft. box truck and be physically fit enough to lift up to 50 lbs.

https://www.peoriafoodbank.org/volunteer-form/

River Bend Foodbank needs your time and talent. Both are vital to our mission of ensuring that no one in our service area goes hungry. We cannot do this without you! Please join us soon!

https://riverbendfoodbank.org/donate-time/

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Geneva, Joliet, Park City, and RockfordPlease consider volunteering if you are well and able, so we can maintain our operations and continue to help provide food for our neighbors. Our shift schedule is available on our calendar, http://www.solvehungertoday.org/volunteer, but we encourage you to call us to sign up at (630)443-6910.
Our agency network needs support as well. If you are interested in volunteering at a pantry in your community you may search by zip code and contact the location directly to inquire about opportunities. https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Geneva, Joliet, Park City, and RockfordPlease consider volunteering if you are well and able, so we can maintain our operations and continue to help provide food for our neighbors. Our shift schedule is available on our calendar, http://www.solvehungertoday.org/volunteer, but we encourage you to call us to sign up at (630)443-6910.
Our agency network needs support as well. If you are interested in volunteering at a pantry in your community you may search by zip code and contact the location directly to inquire about opportunities. https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Geneva, Joliet, Park City, and RockfordPlease consider volunteering if you are well and able, so we can maintain our operations and continue to help provide food for our neighbors. Our shift schedule is available on our calendar, http://www.solvehungertoday.org/volunteer, but we encourage you to call us to sign up at (630)443-6910.
Our agency network needs support as well. If you are interested in volunteering at a pantry in your community you may search by zip code and contact the location directly to inquire about opportunities. https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/

Northern Illinois Food Bank - Geneva, Joliet, Park City, and RockfordPlease consider volunteering if you are well and able, so we can maintain our operations and continue to help provide food for our neighbors. Our shift schedule is available on our calendar, http://www.solvehungertoday.org/volunteer, but we encourage you to call us to sign up at (630)443-6910.
Our agency network needs support as well. If you are interested in volunteering at a pantry in your community you may search by zip code and contact the location directly to inquire about opportunities. https://solvehungertoday.org/get-help/where-to-get-food/

The Greater Chicago Food Depository regularly needs volunteers to help repacking donated food and other products. Much of the food we receive at our warehouse comes in bulk quantities, and volunteers are scheduled to help us break it down into more manageable sizes. In a Repack session you may sort produce, inspect and box shipments of bread, or repack bulk dry goods (pasta, rice, beans) into smaller quantities. Together, we can properly and efficiently distribute quality food to participating food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in Cook County.

https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/volunteer/ 
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The Feeding Illinois Network is need of volunteers and monetary donations. Contact your local food bank for more information:

Eastern Illinois Foodbank - Urbana
Email

The Feeding Illinois Network is need of volunteers and monetary donations. Contact your local food bank for more information:

Central Illinois Foodbank - Springfield
Email

Family Matters - Chicago: Last fall we tore down a garage to make a green space for the youth at Family Matters. We need help spreading top soil, planting grass, and spreading mulch. We also are looking for help putting in a fence after the soil is spread. Email for more information.

Volunteers will help with medical dispensing. A medical background is helpful but not necessary. For more information, call the Christian County Health Department at 217-824-4113.

American Red Cross - Statewide: The Red Cross needs volunteers to help ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and safe experience at blood drives in every community and county. Blood Donor Ambassadors welcome donors, help with check-in, and offer refreshments. Enhanced safety protocols are in place and these volunteers serve a vital role. If you are healthy and want to get involved, please apply today at https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html .

American Red Cross - Statewide: The Red Cross needs volunteers to help ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and safe experience at blood drives in every community and county. Blood Donor Ambassadors welcome donors, help with check-in, and offer refreshments. Enhanced safety protocols are in place and these volunteers serve a vital role. If you are healthy and want to get involved, please apply today at https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html .

Looking for volunteers with 3D printers who are willing to 3D print face shields in cooperation with Swedish Covenant Hospital or volunteers to assemble face shields for the University of Chicago system. Click here to learn more.

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food. Email here for more information.

Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal: We are in need of volunteers to help distribute "grab & go" lunches for area youth 18 years of age and under. We are also distributing food boxes to our families during this time. Email for more information.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Jeffery Barnes or call 777-221-3702.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Tina Overton or call 618-985-8311 x 114.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Alaine Kvedaras or call 630-293-5990 x 105.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Shana Holmes or call 618-262-2306.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Shana Holmes or call 618-262-2306.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Shana Holmes or call 618-262-2306.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Tina Overton or call 618-985-8311 x 114.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Amber Johnson or call 309-829-2065 x 201.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Adam Smith or call 217-592-3653.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Tina Overton or call 618-985-8311 x 114.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Joy Paeth or call 618-222-2561.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Jacob Irish or call 309-644-0044.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Shana Holmes or call 618-262-2306.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Tina Overton or call 618-985-8311 x 114.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Tina Overton or call 618-985-8311 x 114.

Aging Network: Due to the suspension of group services and increased one-on-one in-home services that are being provided by the Aging Network, we are in need of more volunteers. Specifically, the Area Agencies on Aging need assistance in the form of non face-to-face contact with our older adults; including the delivery of meals and telephone reassurance programs. Both programs provide relief and assistance to our older adults who are practicing social distancing, but who are also at risk of being socially isolated. No experience is necessary for volunteers. 

Email Adam Smith or call 217-592-3653.