Needs From: Serve Illinois

Volunteer: Youth Resource Guide Scout

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.

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

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.

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Space Research and Vetting Volunteer

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

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

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

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Research Volunteer

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.

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

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.

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Digital Archive & Transcription Aide

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. 

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

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. 

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Digital Engagement Volunteer

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. 

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

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. 

Agency: Alternatives Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Flyer Distribution

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. 

Agency: Far South CDC

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. 

Agency: Far South CDC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Mar 30, 2026 through Apr 1, 2026

Zip Code: 60643

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Engage with isolated older adults in your Chicago community each week!

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Engage with isolated older adults in your Chicago community each week!

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Engage with isolated older adults in your Chicago community each week!

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Engage with isolated older adults in your Chicago community each week!

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Engage with isolated older adults in your Chicago community each week!

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

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. 

Agency: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteering at FarmWorks

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!


Agency: Chicago FarmWorks - Heartland Human Care Services

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!


Agency: Chicago FarmWorks - Heartland Human Care Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60612

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Podcast Volunteer-Show Runner

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

Own the booked demos per episode target and weekly pacing Run weekly kill/scale decisions on formats, hooks, and distribution patterns Publish a weekly KPI memo (what shipped, what worked, what changes next week) Maintain the episode “definition of done” (CTA moments, clips plan, compliance check)

Weekly Deliverables

KPI memo + next-week priorities Episode brief (guest goal, demo CTA timing, clip plan) Kill/scale log (what continues vs stops)

Success Metrics

Booked demos attributable to episode + clips On-time episode + clip shipping rate Measurable improvement in conversion and retention week-over-week

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

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

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

Own the booked demos per episode target and weekly pacing Run weekly kill/scale decisions on formats, hooks, and distribution patterns Publish a weekly KPI memo (what shipped, what worked, what changes next week) Maintain the episode “definition of done” (CTA moments, clips plan, compliance check)

Weekly Deliverables

KPI memo + next-week priorities Episode brief (guest goal, demo CTA timing, clip plan) Kill/scale log (what continues vs stops)

Success Metrics

Booked demos attributable to episode + clips On-time episode + clip shipping rate Measurable improvement in conversion and retention week-over-week

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

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Podcast Volunteer-Editors (Hook + CTA Clip Engine)

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

Produce short clips optimized for retention and clarity Ensure every clip has: A strong first 3 seconds hook One CTA (“Book a 15‑min demo”) and nothing else Create “cold” versions (more context) vs “warm” versions (faster CTA) Deliver consistent formatting for TikTok/IG/Shorts/LinkedIn where needed.

Weekly Deliverables

Clip pack per episode (agreed number) Cold vs warm versions Caption/overlay suggestions aligned to hooks (optional)

Success Metrics

On-time clip delivery Improved watch time / completion rates (trend line) Click-through / demo booking assist from clips

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

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

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

Produce short clips optimized for retention and clarity Ensure every clip has: A strong first 3 seconds hook One CTA (“Book a 15‑min demo”) and nothing else Create “cold” versions (more context) vs “warm” versions (faster CTA) Deliver consistent formatting for TikTok/IG/Shorts/LinkedIn where needed.

Weekly Deliverables

Clip pack per episode (agreed number) Cold vs warm versions Caption/overlay suggestions aligned to hooks (optional)

Success Metrics

On-time clip delivery Improved watch time / completion rates (trend line) Click-through / demo booking assist from clips

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

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Social Community Volunteer

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.

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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

Reply within 1 hour to comments/DMs during defined coverage windows Use approved response templates (warm, direct, non-spammy) Tag and route leads into the tracking system for follow-up Escalate high-value inquires immediately

Weekly Deliverables

Response coverage report (hours covered + response times) Lead tag log (who engaged, what they asked, next action) Template improvement suggestions based on real objections

Success Metrics

Response time compliance Qualified leads tagged and routed Conversion assist to booked demos

Best Fit Fast communicator with excellent tone control and professionalism.

Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

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.

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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

Reply within 1 hour to comments/DMs during defined coverage windows Use approved response templates (warm, direct, non-spammy) Tag and route leads into the tracking system for follow-up Escalate high-value inquires immediately

Weekly Deliverables

Response coverage report (hours covered + response times) Lead tag log (who engaged, what they asked, next action) Template improvement suggestions based on real objections

Success Metrics

Response time compliance Qualified leads tagged and routed Conversion assist to booked demos

Best Fit Fast communicator with excellent tone control and professionalism.

Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Customer Success Volunteer

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• Research media outlets and ad opportunities
• Track placements and engagement
• Capture and organize photos/videos
You may not:
• Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval
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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.

 
Customer Success Volunteer
Supports client engagment with agency onboarding, basic event support inquiries, documentation of event attendees.

You may:

Assist with responding to customer inquiries via email, chat, or during live events.Help document customer questions, feedback, and recurring issues Assist with preparing and administering organization events Escalate issues to the appropriate internal teams You may not:

Make account, financial, compliance, or policy decisions independently Access or modify client records without authorization Provide guarantees, promises, or interpretations related to organizations activities Represent yourself as an employee or speak on behalf of the company without approval


Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

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• Research media outlets and ad opportunities
• Track placements and engagement
• Capture and organize photos/videos
You may not:
• Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval
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. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 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.

 
Customer Success Volunteer
Supports client engagment with agency onboarding, basic event support inquiries, documentation of event attendees.

You may:

Assist with responding to customer inquiries via email, chat, or during live events.Help document customer questions, feedback, and recurring issues Assist with preparing and administering organization events Escalate issues to the appropriate internal teams You may not:

Make account, financial, compliance, or policy decisions independently Access or modify client records without authorization Provide guarantees, promises, or interpretations related to organizations activities Represent yourself as an employee or speak on behalf of the company without approval


Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Media Management 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 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:

Research media outlets and ad opportunities Track placements and engagement Capture and organize photos/videos Engage with company social media content across multiple platforms

You may not:

Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

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:

Research media outlets and ad opportunities Track placements and engagement Capture and organize photos/videos Engage with company social media content across multiple platforms

You may not:

Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes