Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Become a part of our Hotline Paraprofessional Volunteer Team! Help us grow our hotline, to reach more people in need.

Each paraprofessional can commit to at least one regular 4-hour shift each week. We do require a 240 hour commitment post training, completed in about a year. Paraprofessional volunteers respond to calls for the 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline as well as our local Depression Line. Our paraprofessionals compassionately listen and respond to callers who may be having thoughts of suicide, are experiencing a mental health crisis, or are in need of emotional support. Besides support paraprofessionals may also be providing resources to callers to connect them with further services.

Training will be provided to all volunteers. There will be both "classroom" style training along with "on-the-line" training. Volunteers range between the ages of 18-75 years old. You do NOT need to be a mental health professional to be a volunteer; many of our volunteers live in the surrounding communities and are committed to helping those in need.

Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by cancer thrive.  Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical treatment, our programs educate, support and empower participants so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.

Role Summary & Anticipated Outcome

You will be our participants’ first point of contact—the face and voice that launches our relationships with new participants and maintains a positive connection with our existing participants.

Responsibilities: 

Staff responsibilities to Front Desk Volunteers

Qualifications and Skills

Commitment

Impact

Benefit of Volunteering

Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP is a small, all-volunteer cat rescue organization based out of the Downers Grove PetSmart at Butterfield & Finley Rd.

Chicagoland Animal Rescue cats & volunteers are always in need of the following items:

Position Description:

Do you enjoy engaging with your local community and making a positive impact? We are seeking dedicated Community Crew Volunteers to join our team and help us connect with local businesses, share our information, and, when appropriate, request support for our fundraising initiatives. Your role will be to create valuable connections and facilitate the exchange of information and support between our organization and local businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Benefits:

Chicagoland Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer organization whos mission is to rescue and support homeless cats and cats in need! 

There are a variety of ways to volunteer with Hinsdale Humane Society

Dog Walker, Cat Socializer, Foster Family, Pet Therapy, Pet Transport

Reception, Fundraising. Special Events, Junior Board

Opening procedures, Closing procedures,  Gardening, Building Maintenance

Please visit our website for further information:  www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org

We are always in need of volunteers to help with upkeep around our shelter. This role can entail anything from restocking food and litter, to mopping and vacuuming. Scheduling is always very flexible and you can earn court-mandated community service hours this way. 

Every morning, 365 days a year, we need volunteers to help clean our dog kennels. This takes place from 8:15am-10ish every day. This is a great way to get a lot of court-mandated community service hours quickly!

The task entails hosing down dog kennels and resetting everything to get them ready for the day.

This volunteer task is a great way to earn court-mandated community service hours. We need volunteers 365 days a year from 8:15am-10:00am to spray down our cat kennels, clean litter boxes and feed the kitties. 

We offer court mandated community service hours! Email volunteer@hinsdalehumanesociety.org if you're interested. 

We are looking for donations of items to meet critical needs of families with small children in our community. Glenbard PAT is a Home Visiting Program that serves families with children prenatally to age 3. This holiday season we are looking for donations of items to meet critical needs of our families.  One small gift can make a huge difference!

Be able to clean, feed and interact with a variety of exotic cage birds with the GCCBS Rescue and Shelter

The Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society is a 100% volunteer exotic bird shelter. We are always in need of important items to keep the shelter running.

In-Kind Donation Items we need include: 

- Adjustable Thermostats

- Nature's Answer Milk Thistle Extract

- Office Supplies

- Household Supplies (i.e. garbage bags, brooms, etc)

- Bird food and seed

Please see our amazon wish list for item reference. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/QSHL2B0R5FGR

Pre-pack bags of groceries, unpack and stock items, and place groceries in clients’ vehicles.

What would make you a good fit for this opportunity?

Join us!

Sign up and get started by completing a Food Pantry Volunteer application at our website www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer . We’ll be in touch within two business days with next steps.

Join our on-call team of food rescue drivers! Lend a hand as needs arise by driving our van to area grocery stores to pick up food donations, and transport items back to the Wheaton location.

What would make you a good fit for this opportunity?

Join us today!
Email volunteers@peoplesrc.org to learn more or apply today at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer

Join our on-call team of food rescue drivers! Lend a hand as needs arise by driving our van to area grocery stores to pick up food donations, and transport items back to the food pantry.

What would make you a good fit for this opportunity?

Join us today!
Email volunteers@peoplesrc.org to learn more or apply today at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer

Community Educator Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer

A Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries and their families to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, error and abuse. Community educator volunteers serve this purpose by educating beneficiaries in a variety of ways, including group presentations, exhibiting at community events, and even one-on-one counseling.

Download The Community Educator Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer Application Form

Community Advocate Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer

A Senior Medicare Patrol Community Advocate empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries and their families to prevent, detect, and report heath care fraud, error and abuse. Community advocate volunteers serve this purpose by supporting the SMP program in a variety of ways, including administrative work, distributing information, and working with the media.

Download The Community Advocate Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer Application Form

Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer

Senior Medicare Patrol educates consumer about health care fraud, waste, and abuse.

Download the Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer opportunities are available in DuPage,Grundy,Kankakee,Kendall,Kendall,McHenry,Lake and Will counties. 

We are looking for a few folks who love to plan events and get involved! We have several fundraising and "friend-raising" events throughout the year. We are looking for leadership to gather committees and day-of volunteers, in partnership with our Board of Directors.

We are seeking someone to manage our social media presence — both posting and replying to comments. We have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We have a developed strategy for marketing and are looking for someone to implement in a social media context, becoming a part of our volunteer Marketing & Communications Team.

We are looking for District 200 residents interested in furthering the mission of the Foundation. Meetings are monthly. There are numerous opportunities for leadership and setting the direction of the organization.

We are constantly looking for more volunteers to take a little bit of time out of their day to help us get our resident dogs out of their kennels, go on walks, and play/socialize in our indoor play yard! Our  facility typically houses 5 dogs at a time until we can move them into foster homes. Once we find foster homes for our pooches, they move out and more move in! We are there from 8am-11am every morning and 5pm-8pm every night. Volunteers do not have to do the whole shift. We require a commitment of 2 shifts per month. After completing 2 initial shifts at our facility, you will have the opportunity to take a dog out into the community on a field trip. Field trips give us great insight to our dogs outside of the shelter environment, and allow us to use that to find the right forever home for them!

PLEASE NOTE: At this time we're not accepting community service hours. 

Please head to our website to fill out a volunteer application: https://www.fetchingtailsfoundation.org/be-a-volunteer

Are you an animal lover interested in helping guide a long-standing rescue with a good reputation to the next level?  West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove is celebrating more than 50 years of saving lives and connecting people with pets.  WSHS is seeking a new Board member with a human resources background. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director Carolyn Mossberger at (630) 960-9601 or director@wshs-dg.org who will put you in touch with our Board Governance Committee. 

WSHS is always in need of the following items!

For more specific suggestions, click on the link below to check out our Amazon.com wish list. A portion of your purchase goes back to the shelter!

We also have a Chewy.com wish list. Click on the link below, for more specific suggestions.

Give the gift of comfort. Donate a Kuranda bed!

Give the gift of a Stretch and Scratch pad!

Medical items needed by WSHS

For all other medical donation items, please take to Project CURE, 10305 Argonne Dr., Ste 200, Woodridge, L 60517. Donation hours are Mon-Thurs 9am – 3pm; Fri 9am - Noon

Volunteers can help us during the week to help us load the trailer for adoption sessions and organize our warehouse.

We could not do what we do without the incredible support of our wonderfully, generous volunteers. When you join the Compudopt volunteer team, you are part of a family of volunteers who help us deliver our programs, organize our warehouse, or support our development and program teams with planning and events. Please note all volunteers participating in distribution events must pass a background check and must be 18 years of age or older. 

As part of our mission, the Milton Township Food Pantry intends to reach all of the demographics that are food insecure, including those in need at advanced age and fixed income. As a result we need volunteers who will go with staff to senior facilities to distribute food. We also need volunteers who will come back the next day to fill orders of seniors who need further items for daily living. With this assistance. we can help many of the most vulnerable!!!

Volunteers are needed to sort and stock donations on shelves. This function is critical taking donations, verifying the "best if used by" date and then taking the goods and place them in the appropriate area. Help serve the most vulnerable today!

Help animals in need while they wait to be adopted by: 

Want to help animals and pets in need while they wait for their furever home? Seeking facilities maintenance volunteers to help:

Help animals in need while they wait to be adopted by: 

It is a huge help when volunteers like YOU can host a donation drive to collect items for our kids.  This is a fun way to give back that you can do by yourself, with your school, church or community group, with family, a group of friends or coworkers. There are some ideas below, but contact us if you are interested in our current need or have a new idea. Jackie, our Community Relations Director, loves to brainstorm ways groups can give back in a way that is most meaningful to them and our kids!

Toiletries, summer fun supplies/sporting equipment, pillows/cases, tie blankets, family board games, jewelry, Holiday stockings and stuffers, school supplies, gift cards to chain stores (ie. target, Walmart) so our youth can shop for their most urgent need, etc.

Looking for a volunteer to help sort and organize weekly food deliveries in our pantry on Monday afternoons.  Interested person must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, have great organizational skills and enjoy helping people in need.  Must be able to work as a team member.  Couples or groups are encouraged to volunteer together!

The Fuel Pantry is the food pantry at College of DuPage. We provide food assistance to any COD student, faculty, or staff member with a self-identified need. We're always in need of donations and are grateful for any items we receive. 

However our top needs are:

Donations can be dropped off at the donation bin inside the College of DuPage Student Resource Center entrance #7. The donation bin is next to the library drop box right outside the cafeteria. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off at the Office of Student Life (room 1217 in the Student Services Center). Thank you for supporting the Fuel Pantry!

Medical Advocate Volunteer (Non-compensation Part-time)

Sexual Violence Support Services Program

Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!

As a medical advocate volunteer, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor’s permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Volunteers must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Volunteer Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations.

This position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to start date.

*Until further notice, volunteers will provide advocacy via telephone working from home.

***To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the online application. Easy-Apply candidates will not be considered for this opportunity***

Volunteers are vital to WDSRA and the families we serve. With the help of caring volunteers, WDSRA is able to keep program fees affordable, offer closer staffing ratios and one-on-one instruction, and deliver the very best programs for our families. 

As a WDSRA volunteer you can select the level of your involvement, choose from a variety of programs to match your abilities and interests. Volunteers usually work an average of 1-10 hours a week and must be 14 years of age or older. If under the age of fourteen, we require an adult 18+ volunteer with you. Volunteering is more fun when you do it with friends, so we encourage everyone to sign up with family, friends, business or co-workers.

To volunteer, visit www.wdsra.com. Click on the JOIN OUR TEAM button and follow the links. Or call Katie at 630.681.0962.

BIRTH TO THREE LEAD TEACHER Job Description – EDUCARE WEST DUPAGE 

Exemption Status: Full Time, Exempt - Salaried 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Director of School Operations and the Mentor Teacher, the Birth to Three Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Lead Teacher will be held responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements. 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

We are looking for qualified staff to join our team. We need English and Spanish speakers of all education and experience levels. You can take your passion for teaching and make a difference in the lives of young children and families.

Salary begins at $40,000 - $44,000 with experience. 

Exemption Status: Full Time, Non Exempt - Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the Mentor Teacher, the Teacher Aide will support the development and execution of  classroom activities with  the classroom team  and help maintain a classroom environment that is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of children and enhancing all areas of development. The Teacher Aide will be responsible for assisting with implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Mentor Teacher 

SUPERVISOR TO: None 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 

Assistance League Chicagoland West members believe that a small gesture can influence a life, and that need exists even in the midst of privilege. Our all-volunteer membership identifies unmet community needs, structures programs to fill those needs, and raises the funds necessary to deliver quality solutions. From winter coats to kitchen essentials, literacy programs to COD scholarships, our work is driven by the passion of our members. Our innovative education and outreach programs benefit struggling children, families, and adults in our local community.

We always need more members to grow our organization so check us out at alcw.org or email membership@alcw.org.

https://www.alcw.org/become-a-member

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/mentor

Donate your car to Bridge Communities and you will directly help a family facing homelessness get on the road to self-sufficiency. For details, visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/car-donations

Bridge Communities accepts and distributes donated retail and gas gift cards to client families throughout the year.  These donations are very helpful to families when they experience an unexpected expense that can cause havoc to their limited budget. 

Please email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org

As Bridge Communities families live on very limited budgets, they may have difficulty affording expensive household cleaning and laundry supplies. Help us keep their supply closets stocked by organizing a drive in your neighborhood, school, organization or religious community for these essential items! For details, please visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/in-kind-gifts or email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Do you have a heart for families working to rebuild their lives? Bridge Communities offers a wide range of volunteer and giving opportunities appropriate for individuals, families, faith communities, schools, businesses, clubs, and more. Please click on the link below to learn more about opportunities for you and your network to get involved with Bridge. Help 100+ families experiencing homelessness transition to self-sufficiency. 

https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/volunteer

Bridge Communities has many families who have special hair care needs and are unable to use general shampoos and conditioners.

Below are some specific products that would meet their specialized hair care needs. Donations of these products would be appreciated.

Please contact Mary Slade to learn more and arrange drop off of the donated items at a convenient location. mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org, 630-403-5098.

We are in need of tutors to work with the families Bridge serves.  We require at least 2 years of tutoring experience and/or teaching experience.  

We are looking for tutors for a variety of subjects and grade levels.

If you would like to be a volunteer tutor, please contact Mary Slade, Children's Activities and Education Manager at mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Assist resident service coordinator of affordable housing community with set up and clean up of after school programs and supervision of children ages Kindergarten to seventh grade. 

https://goldenvolunteer.mercyhousing.org/

Seeking a volunteer to perform general tasks: Distribute donated items, organize storage closets or family resource room, deliver newsletters on the property, help create bulletin board background, help set up or take down chairs or tables during events. 

https://goldenvolunteer.mercyhousing.org/

We are looking for a volunteer to assist us in writing grants for our nonprofit organization. Previous experience in grant writing is necessary. Please note we are a faith-based organization. 

We are looking for a volunteer to assist us in managing our social media marketing. Please note that we are a faith-based organization.

The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park is seeking friendly, engaging, and enthusiastic individuals to welcome visitors to the museum at our Lobby Kiosk. Volunteers will be expected to answer visitor questions about Cantigny Park and the First Division Museum, and have a basic knowledge of the 1st Division's history. Volunteers will also keep track of museum visitation, call for staff or security assistance as necessary, and ensure the comfort and safety of the general public. This position requires some standing. Volunteers will be trained by the Volunteer Coordinator and through shadowing seasoned volunteers.

The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park is seeking individuals passionate about history to give school tours for students grades 4 through 12. Our tours are designed to provide students with a deeper knowledge of American Military History through the lens of the First Infantry Division. Tours are 45 minutes in length, and give equal time to World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Position requires volunteers to stand/walk for 45 minutes at a time. Position also requires speaking to groups of up to 25 students. Volunteers will learn the 45 minute tour through training provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and through shadowing seasoned docents. Ideal applicants will be friendly, outgoing, have a passion for history and excellent communication skills. 

Maintain the perennial beds and Native plant beds on the golf course; Maintain herb garden; Ability to identify desirable and non-desirable plant species; Available to work from April to November; Ability to work with management and work with and instruct other volunteers

Assist gardeners in the Display Garden, Rose Garden, Idea Garden, the Fountain, Scallop, Dryland, and Rock Gardens and Gold Pond area (working with annuals and perennials). Assist in planting/transplanting, weeding, watering, and grooming plants.

In-kind donations and services are opportunities for you to support Phil’s Friends and help forward our mission to bring hope to those affected by cancer. Here are some ways you can contribute:

Click for the full listing of our: Care Package Needs (including fleece-tie blanket instructions)

Click for the full listing of our: Hope Center/Office Needs

MOST URGENT NEEDS: Fleece Blankets for women, Playing Cards, Travel-sized unscented lotion, and toothpaste. Click here for our AmazonSmile charity wish list. Thank you in advance for your consideration! For questions and other inquiries, please contact us.  Donations may be shipped to either Hope Center (click “contact us” for address information).

We have a Wish List of items/supplies that we are in need of on our website www.AlmostHomeKids.org under the tab How to Help as well as on our Almost Home Kids Amazon Baby Registry. We update the list as our needs change. You can also contact us to set up a smaller; more specific Wish List for your group. We can only accept bran new items directly from the store - at this time we cannot accept any items from personal homes. Thank you for your consideration of supporting our mission 'behind the scenes'! Any questions please email Lisa Snow at lsnow@almosthomekids.org

 During the first full week of May - we are celebrate National Nurses Week and we are looking for community members that would like to help us recognize the amazing work our clinical team does by catering a small lunch or dinner for the day and/or night shifts of nurses. Lunch meal would need to feed approximately 10-12 nurses and the evening meal would need to feed 5 people. We also would love to spoil the nurses with small gift cards to local coffee shops or anything else you are able to provide. Please email Lisa at lsnow@almosthomekids.org for more details or to talk about ideas! 

Almost Home Kids is on 2.5 acres of land and we consistently need volunteers that are interested in lending a hand with yard/garden work.  From garden clean up & weeding to watering plants - we need your help!  We are looking for small groups to volunteer for a few hours to help clean up the gardens.  You can also volunteer on your own 1-2 days a week to help us with watering plants from May-September. Please email the Community Outreach Coordinator from our website. Outside projects occur between the months of May & September.

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions... we are screening volunteers that are interested in doing outside garden weeding for us. There is definitely still a need to keep our gardens looking nice so email Lisa Snow if you are interested in giving us an hour or two doing garden clean up.  Lsnow@almoshomekids.org

Thanks !!!

The Board of Directors of the Indian Boundary YMCA is an informed and inclusive group of business, professional, and civic leaders that guide and advocate for the Y in Downers Grove and surrounding communities.

Board members share their individual talents with the Y and when appropriate, the resources and skills of their company or organization.

Interested parties should contact Stephanie Kuzelis, Executive Director: skuzelis@ymcachicago.org.

Any appropriate children's board games, card games, coloring books/crayons/markers, and other toys that may be helpful in a counseling office.

Master's Touch Men's Ministry has an ongoing need for personal hygiene items. Items most needed include: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, razors, shaving cream, Ibuprofen/aspirin/Advil/Tylenol, over-the-counter cold remedies (alcohol-free). We will pick up these items or they can be delivered. Please contact Rebecca Monrean for further information at 630-723-3421 or rmonrean@waysidecross.org.

For individuals & corporate volunteers there are many ways to get involved, on campus or at home. Start a Collection Drive or Matching Gifts Program at Work. Become a Mentor. Help our graduates with Recruiting and Job placement. Start a Training Program. Or simply help us with day-to-day maintenance and care for the individuals we serve. Imagine the difference you, a company or an entire organization can make in the life of a person in need.

https://www.waysidecross.org/volunteering-and-corporate-giving/

The amount of new books and baby toys we gift to NICU families each holiday is staggering -- over 2,500 of each every year!  We are constantly looking for ideas and new efforts to obtain more of both.  


Would your company would be willing to host a toy or book drive for LGF?  Please contact Gina.Secrist@LittleGiraffeFoundation.org for more details.

One way to help is our Amazon Wish List!  All items get shipped directly to Little Giraffe Foundation and will help spread some holiday cheer in local hospitals.  One add-on toy can make a huge impact on a tiny preemie's family.  Sharing this link for us however you can would help so much.  Can you share on Facebook?  Or Twitter?  http://amzn.to/1iBZ4yD   Thank you!

We accept donations during regular business hours. Items that will benefit the women and newborns we serve include:

The holidays are a tough time for kids living in foster care. Will you help fill their Christmas stockings to bring them some joy for the holidays? We have created an amazon wish list to make it easy to give, but if you have teenagers at home, they always have the best ideas on what the coolest gifts are and it's a great way to teach and involve them in giving back!

Foster Kids Xmas wish list- Amazon

Thank you for fostering love this holiday season!

When ordering, please consider leaving your email or address in the notes so we can properly thank you!

We are looking to expand our Board of Directors.   

An interested candidate should:

Community Adult Day Center, a respite care, community-based organization located in Downers Grove is seeking a compassionate, team oriented individual to assist adults who require individualized support and care with activities, engaging conversation, and exercise. 

You have talent that is begging to be shared!   Because our seniors love to be engaged, entertained, and motivated you can make a difference in the quality of life of adults with dementia and other physical and mental challenges with your talents.   A wide variety of talents include:

Community Adult Day Center in Downers Grove is focused on providing the best in Day Center services.  Seeking board members who are excited about a grand vision and want to become part of an outstanding organization that provides senior services and respite to caregivers.  Prefer individuals who have a passion for creating innovative services to persons who are living with dementia related diseases. 

NAMI DuPage, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has been providing support, education, and advocacy for those with a mental health diagnosis and their families for over 30 years. We have a Supported Employment program that provides meaningful employment for our participants with opportunities to gain experience by volunteering.

We have many volunteer opportunities for people interested in supporting us with your time! If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Application HERE. 

General Qualifications & Steps to a Foster Career:

We're With You Every Step of the Way

UCP Seguin's professional staff support team is available to you 24 hours a day, including:

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) exists so families can get better together. Families staying at a Ronald McDonald House are often far from the comforts of home, including freshly prepared meals. Through Meals from the Heart, volunteers provide meals for families, allowing them to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.

Whether you’re looking for a teambuilding activity for colleagues or a fun way to give back with friends, Meals from the Heart is a great way to give families a taste of home.

Head to the RMHC-CNI website for more details, or to sign up for a meal date: https://rmhccni.org/get-involved/meals-from-the-heart/

Meals from the Heart volunteer groups (up to four volunteers per group) handle the meal planning and preparation from start to finish. Volunteers create their menu, purchase all necessary ingredients, and cook their meal in our fully-equipped Ronald McDonald House kitchens.

Top 10 Most Needed Items

We kindly accept new, unused, recently purchased and unexpired items and greatly appreciate environmentally-friendly products.

Purpose: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) provides housing, support and community so families with sick children can stay together.  Team Volunteers are integral to this work by helping with the day-to-day operations of our Houses and Family Rooms.  No two days as a Team Volunteer are alike, and these flexible, passionate individuals handle a variety of tasks to ensure our locations run smoothly for the families we serve. 

Locations:

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Qualifications:

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Applying:

RMHC-CNI Contact:

Purpose:  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) is committed to providing daily, nutritious meals for the families we serve.  Meal Helpers play a critical role in this service by working alongside our culinary team to ensure the successful execution of comforting meals for families at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s. 

Location:  RMH near Lurie Children’s, 211 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

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Purpose:  The Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Edward Hospital serves as a place of respite, care and comfort for families whose children are receiving medical treatment in the hospital.  The space is located within the pediatric unit and features a kitchenette, TV, shower, playroom and two sleep rooms.  Team Volunteers are integral to the day-to-day operations of the Family Room.  No two days as a Team Volunteer are alike, and these flexible, passionate individuals handle a variety of tasks to ensure things run smoothly for the families we serve. 

 Location: Ronald McDonald Family Room inside Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL, 60540

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This opportunity may be done at any time. Typical items include hygiene products, school supplies, art supplies and non-perishable food items:

Coloring books

Clorox wipes

Dabber Dot Markers

Fidget toys

Baby wipes

Noise canceling headphones

Kleenex with lotion

Kinetic Sand

Desk bands (for fidgety feet)

Stickers

Construction paper

Dry Erase Markers

Laminating sheets 3ml

Pens

Pencils

Tape dispensers

Granola bars

Goldfish crackers

Ritz crackers

Bean bag chairs

Drawing pads

Science kits

Visual Timers

Water color paper

White Elmers glue

Playdoh

Adhesive Bandages

Alcohol Pads

Baby Shampoo

Baby wipes

Band-Aid strips

Bar soap

Body lotion

Body Wash Combs/brushes Deodorant

Depends Pull-Up Style Size Med.

Eucerin Cream

Facial Cotton Rounds

Hair Brushes

Hand lotion

Hand sanitizer

Hand soap

Mouth Wash

Nail Clippers

Nail Files

Shampoo (no Conditioner please)

Shaving cream

Shower Puffs

Sun Block SPF 30 minimum

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Travel Size Scented Hand Sanitizer and Lotion

Help families in desperate need of a break today!

Weekly respite breaks are hosted for parents of children with special needs and their siblings, ages 5-12. Volunteers will gain experiential learning for a college resume or earn career service hours in nursing, education, physical therapy, etc. Volunteers may choose one or multiple shifts. 

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At Serendipity, we offer quality clothing, household items, jewelry and other collectibles. But most importantly, we support the Little Friends’ mission of fulfilling lives.

We are currently in need of volunteers to assist at the Resale shop for a few hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Duties would include helping sort incoming donations, running the cash register, and assisting customers. 

When you make a purchase, volunteer or donate to our shop, you’re benefiting the programs and services that empower those Little Friends serves— so they can live fulfilling lives in our community.

The DSO Marketing Committee is looking for someone to assist with Social Media and Event promotion. We are currently on Facebook and Twitter but are considering expanding to Instagram. We have a Content Marketing plan and would like someone to create / edit / post content on various social media outlets to increase our reach/engagement and grow our audience. Additionally, we would like this person to help post our events on external calendars to increase our reach and self-publish press releases on various online publications after concerts / events. Expected time commitment is 1-2 hours / week and can be done any time of day.

GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley is looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to volunteer with families and individuals with Down syndrome in an array of capacities.  Whether your interest lies with one-on-one tutoring, helping in the playhouse as a group, or planning events, we need you!

Tutors will assist individuals with Down syndrome as they

Tutors must be 18+, time commitment at least 1 hour weekly for 10 week sessions.  Dates and times coordinated between tutors and their students.  Training provided.

Join us for special events we host throughout the year by being a volunteer

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GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley is in need of the following items:

Administrative needs:

Program Needs:

The new Alive Center in Naperville is looking for adults that enjoy hanging out with teens to mentor our teens during our free teen drop-in hours Monday - Friday 3 - 7 pm.  YOU choose your days. Volunteer once a week or once a month. Help them with their homework, play games, talk to them about their day. Make a difference in the life of a teen!

If interested in this opportunity please go to the provided link to fill out our online volunteer application. 

https://www.alivecenter.org/volunteer/

The new Alive Center in Naperville - merged with NaperBridge - is Naperville's Teen Center!  We offer free drop-in hours for teens Monday - Friday 3 - 6pm. The teens eat a LOT of food so we are looking for donation of fresh or day old food. For example, fruit, granola bars, cheese, yogurt, etc. Thank you for your consideration!

The new Alive Center in Naperville - merged with NaperBridge - is Naperville's Teen Center!  We offer free drop-in hours for teens Monday - Friday 3 - 6pm. Our beautiful art room is popular and always in the need of arts supplies. Thank you for the consideration!

Some supplies we are seeking:

Watercolor paper

Cardstock

Scrapbooking supplies

Paint brushes

Paint

Masking tape

Canvases

Buttons

Beads

Painters tape

Plastic storage bins

Air-dry clay

The new Alive Center in Naperville is looking for adults that enjoy hanging out with teens to mentor our teens during our free teen drop-in hours Monday - Friday 3 - 7 pm.  YOU choose your days. Volunteer once a week or once a month. Help them with their homework, play games, talk to them about their day. Make a difference in the life of a teen!

If interested in this opportunity please go to the provided link to fill out our online volunteer application. 

https://www.alivecenter.org/volunteer/

Role/Title:      Alive Center Teen Program Lead

Pay Rate:       $20 - $25 an hour based on experience

Hours:             25 – 30 a week; 4 – 5 days a week; flexible schedule but roughly 12 – 6pm school year and 10:30 – 4:30pm summers, as well 2nd and 4th Monday evenings from 6 – 8:45pm for Teen Advisory Board meetings.

Location:       Alive Naperville but will need to be available to occasionally backup our Teen Drop-in Leads at Alive Aurora and Alive Hanover Park

Commitment: 2 years minimum commitment

Job Description:

The Alive Center Teen Program Lead / Alive Teen Initiate (ATI) Lead is responsible for mentoring the Alive Naperville Teen Advisory Board (TAB) of high schoolers and all of its associated Teen Initiated Clubs and Programs. Alive Naperville’s 27 member TAB meets twice a monthly and plans and implements many of the programs offered at Alive Naperville. The ATI Leads assists the teen leads in planning and executing their programs. The ATI lead also assists Alive Aurora and Hanover Park as an ATI/TAB Subject Matter Expert. This role also backups up all of our drop-in locations when a drop-in lead is sick or on vacation.

Requirements & Skills:

Detailed Responsibilities:

Benefits:

The Ideal Candidate:

The Alive Center is growing and creating a franchising model, therefore there is a lot of growth opportunities. The ideal candidate is hard-working, works well with teenagers and has willingness to commit themselves to the Alive Center long term. They are also a self-starter with high integrity and a strong work ethic, as well as a big heart and a positive attitude.

Interested Parties: Email your resume to info@alivecenter.org

The Regional Board oversees the West Suburban Region of United Way of Metro Chicago. This region encompasses DuPage County and extends East into West Cook County suburbs. The Board is responsible for the strategic efforts of the organization.  The Board hires and oversees the Chief Professional Officer, recommends and approves allocations to partner agencies, executes fundraising activities and assists in meeting fundraising goals, and ensures the activities of the organization are in-line with the mission and vision of the organization.  

Ideal candidates should be willing to lend their time, talent and treasure to United Way. Candidates should work and/or live in the West Suburban Region and be at the C-suite level or have access to C-suite networks. Members are expected to share their business acumen, philanthropic vision and efforts, social service expertise and knowledge of the community to support the mission of the organization. Ideal skillsets include: sales, marketing and networking. The number one expectation is that members contribute to the fundraising of the organization.

Board Members commit to a 3-year term.  There is a four-term limit for all members.

The Board meets six times/year (third Wednesday of every other month).

Committees of the Board meet quarterly or as needed. Each board member is required to serve on 1 committee of the board. 

Are you an animal lover who is tech savvy, great at communicating, and using social media? A.R.F.’s marketing team is seeking individuals who can assist with our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and other marketing needs. This role is mostly remote, with opportunities to assist with in-person events as the Marketing team is needed. 

We are seeking volunteers who have skills with the following and who can commit to at least 2 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. 

To express your interest in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form at arf-il.org/volunteer/. A fellow A.R.F. volunteer will connect with you and you can attend an orientation prior to joining the team.

Our foster-based rescue is in need of foster homes to provide temporary homes for rescued kittens and cats until they are adopted.  ARF provides all necessary training, food, treats, toys, supplies, and medical care at no expense to our fosters.  You provide love and a safe environment.  Must live within 25 miles of Glen Ellyn, IL.

Our foster-based rescue is in need of foster homes to provide temporary homes for rescued puppies and dogs until they are adopted.  ARF provides all necessary training, food, treats, toys, supplies, and medical care at no expense to our fosters.  You provide love and a safe environment. Must live within 25 miles of Glen Ellyn, IL.

We welcome volunteers interested in serving the community.

A variety of volunteer opportunities abound. 

(You do not need to live in Glen Ellyn to volunteer.)

https://gehs.org/volunteers-and-interns

Meals on Wheels Volunteer Drivers needed to deliver fresh nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Meals are available for pickup Monday-Friday between 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Routes only take about 1 hour and directions are provided.

Volunteering Requirements:

https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/volunteeringold/

What Is A Friendly Phone Call: Engage in conversation and provide positive feedback for older adults in order to decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation and increase overall good health & well-being. Contact 3 seniors to establish at least 3 mutually-agreed-upon days and windows of time to have the phone

What Are Appropriate Conversation: 

Volunteering Requirements:

 https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/friendly-phone-call-volunteers/

The Treasure House, a resale shop located in Glen Ellyn, supports the needs of families and communities throughout DuPage County. Proceeds from the Treasure House benefit Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, which last year helped more than 8,000 low-income DuPage residents with counseling, parenting, mental health, housing assistance, senior programs and family support services.
Many volunteer opportunities are available. Call Reenie Meyer at (630) 469-6907 to begin volunteering today!

For more information, visit Treasure House Glen Ellyn on Facebook

Metropolitan Family Services seeks volunteers to assist with general office duties, such as filing, copying, faxing, and making phone calls.  Volunteers are needed for a 5-6 hour shift during the hours of 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday) and must be available long-term.   Must be willing to undergo a background check. Office experience preferred.