Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Our organization is currently collecting standard yellow post-it notes and standard 8.5x11 printer paper. Don't worry if the product is opened or partially used - we will gratefully accept it! We can collect donations from you in Westmont, Lombard, Hinsdale or an agreed upon location. THANK YOU! 

Riverwalk Recreational Services is always looking for caring volunteers to help us provide fun, meaningful recreational activities for adults with disabilities. We're also currently accepting donations of the following items to support our programs:

Every contribution helps us make a difference - thank you for your support!

**About Us:**

Chicagoland Animal Rescue is a growing nonprofit cat-only rescue dedicated to adopting out and assisting cats in need. We are passionate about making a positive impact through various online channels, and we believe that powerful and engaging video content is an effective way to reach a wider audience.

Are you a creative individual with a passion for storytelling through video content? We are seeking a Volunteer Video Creator to join our team and help us share our adoptable cats and our success stories on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. As a Volunteer Video Creator, you will play a crucial role in crafting engaging and informative videos that will captivate our online community and increase our reach.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Conceptualize, plan, and create high-quality video content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Collaborate with our marketing and social media teams to align video content with our organization's goals and messaging.
- Edit and produce videos using various video editing software.
- Stay updated on current video trends and optimize content for each platform.
- Be responsible for filming, editing, and delivering content in a timely manner.

**Requested Skills**

- Strong video creation and editing skills.
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
- Understanding of social media trends and best practices for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a remote team.
- A passion for our organization's mission and a desire to make a positive impact.

**Benefits:**

- Gain hands-on experience in video production and content creation.
- Showcase your creativity and skills to a wide online audience.
- Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a difference in the world.
- Work with a supportive and dedicated team of like-minded individuals.
- Develop a portfolio of videos for your future endeavors.

**How to Inquire:**

If you are excited about the opportunity to create compelling video content for a cause you believe in, we encourage you to apply. This can be a one-time or long-term volunteering opportunity, we are flexible!

Please send an email to fundraising@chicagolandanimalrescue.org. Please also provide a current email and phone number for us to contact you at if you are willing to lend a hand and to find out more information. Thank you!

Do you love games, trivia, and making people smile? We're looking for volunteers to help adapt games and trivia for our cognitive engagement activities. Help participants feel confident and engaged by modifying our existing activities - whether it's adding visual picture clues to trivia questions or assembling games using DIY instructions. Your efforts will create enjoyable and inclusive experiences that foster success and connection for our participants. 

No experience is needed - just creativity, patience, and a passion for bringing joy to others!

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 5 PM.

Thank you for your support!

Do you sing, dance, play instruments, or have a unique talent to share? We're looking for volunteers to entertain adults with varying cognitive needs for 45 minutes to an hour. Whether it’s music, storytelling, magic, dance, or showcasing a collection, your engaging talents will inspire conversations and brighten our participants' day. 

No professional experience is needed - just a love for performing and spreading smiles!

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 5 PM. 

Thank you for your support!

Donate items to support immigrant and refugee families! Top needs are always changing based on family needs, so check out our website for the most recent information: Donate New and Used Items | World Relief Chicagoland

Current top needs:

1. Car seats (must be NEW)

2. Strollers

3. Adult bicycles (ready to ride)

4. Adult bicycle helmets (must be NEW)

5. First aid kits

6. Thermometers

7. Tower lamps

8. Forever stamps

9. Tea

10. Gift cards (Uber, Ventra, Walmart, Aldi, Walgreens)

Items can be dropped off at our DuPage office:

191 S. Gary Ave.

Carol Stream, IL 60188

Drive to the back of the building and leave items on the RIGHT hand side. Please label donations for “World Relief.” The back area is open Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:30PM.

You can also order from our Amazon wish list and have the items shipped directly to our office! World Relief Amazon Wish List

Questions? Please send an email to Lauren Visser, our In-Kind Donations Manager, at LVisser@wr.org.

We welcome you to join our village of volunteers! As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success, helping us to keep our overhead costs lower, which allows us to purchase more from artisans. Apply now to join our fun-filled volunteer positions--greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and operating the cash register. We welcome volunteers at any time of the year, so come join us!

Do you play the piano and love bringing people together through music? We're looking for a volunteer pianist to accompany our sing-alongs for our adults with dementia. Familiarity with classic songs, hymns, or nostalgic tunes is a plus! Music and lyric books will be provided - all you need is enthusiasm and a love for creating joyful musical moments.

Time Commitment: Sessions last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Hours Vary: 10AM - 11AM, 1:00PM - 2:00PM, 1:30PM - 2:30PM

No professional experience is needed - just patience and a love of music!

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 5 PM.

Thank you for your support! Your time and talent will brighten their day and foster a sense of connection through the power of music. 

Bring joy to our participants by helping serve lunch and spending quality time with them. Spend an hour engaging with our participants, serving lunch, and sharing meaningful conversations. 

Our community includes adults aged 18 and up, many of whom are seniors with fascinating stories, a great sense of humor, and a love for reminiscing about their younger days. Your time will help brighten someone’s day while creating connections that matter.

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 5 PM, and lunch takes place around 11:00 AM. 

Thank you for your support! Every contribution plays a part in creating moments of happiness and connection for our participants.

The Riverwalk Adult Day Services is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to creating a safe and vibrant space for adults aged 18 and older who cannot stay home alone during the day. Our participants enjoy a variety of activities that spark joy, creativity, and connection - and we need your help to keep the fun going!

We're currently seeking the following donations:

Card Tables - new or gently used

Paper products - napkins, paper plates, and tissues

Craft supplies - coloring markers, colored paper, colored pencils, paint, and paintbrushes

Games & Activity Supplies - large playing cards, board games, puzzles, or interactive group games

Your contributions will directly support our participants, helping them engage in meaningful activities and connect with others. Imagine the smiles and laughter your donation can bring!

How to donate: Items can be dropped off at our center Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. 

Thank you for making a difference in our community! Every contribution plays a part in creating moments of happiness and connection for our participants. 

Catholic Charities in DuPage County is seeking a responsible, motivated, committed volunteers to give back and help out. 

Hours are extremely flexible and could be as little as two hours a week. More if desired.

 https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/get-involved/

- Outreach Carol Stream

- Outreach Warrenville

-Jubilee Furniture & Jubille Resale

Assist with cleaning of sites during specific times of the year.

All facilities clean up groups should communicate interest to the  Director of Volunteer Services. Coordination between the group and the site will be handled by the Director of Volunteer Services.

Apply Online   of for more information, please contact Mindy Inman at minman@weareoutreach.org 

- Outreach Carol Stream

To provide one-on-one weekly tutoring for each elementary student twice a week, ensuring each student succeeds in school.

Tutor a student in elementary school (1st-5th grades) a minimum of once per week (a student may be assigned two tutors).

All volunteers are required to complete the Outreach Application and Screening procedures. This includes:

Apply online

For more information about this position, please contact Mindy Inman at minman@weareoutreach.org 

- Outreach Carol Stream

The Friendly Visiting Program serves neighborhood seniors who may be isolated and lonely.

Friendly Visitors are matched with a senior citizen in the neighborhood who you will visit at least twice a month. All Friendly Visitors are asked to commit to the program for a minimum of one year.

All Friendly Visitors are required to complete the Outreach Application and Screening procedures before being matched with a senior. This includes:

Apply online  or for more information, please contact Mindy Inman at minman@weareoutreach.org 

Program description:

The Outreach Employment Center is a Job Training Program designed to equip and empower young adults (18-24 years of age) to pursue employment and career goals through paid work opportunities, coaching, supportive case management and career exploration.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:

Who’s Best Suited for Drivers?

For more information, please contact Mindy Inman at minman@weareoutreach.org  

- Jubilee Village (Carol Stream - address will be provided upon completion of screening ) 

To provide safe and adequate child care for children of the residents of Jubilee Village Transitional Housing Program.

This is a great opportunity for families to serve together, so all age groups are welcome with the accompanying of a parent/guardian. This is also a great opportunity for students who are 13 years or older.

Child Care at Jubilee Village takes place every Wednesday  from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Volunteers have the flexibility of volunteering weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

All volunteers are required to complete the OCM Application and Screening procedures. This includes:

Apply online at  www.weareoutreach.org/volunteer 

Without a vehicle and often with limited public transit options, refugees and immigrants who recently arrived in America experience significant transportation challenges. Step into this gap and become a Transportation Assistant, providing refugees and immigrants rides to important classes, trainings, interviews, and appointments! Volunteers help as often as their schedule allows—typically ranging from multiple times a week to a few times a year.

Transportation needs are often on weekdays during normal work hours (though evening needs also exist), so having daytime availability is ideal. Training is provided. **At this time, we do not have a need for airport transportation.**

Learning the English language is one of the most crucial skills for refugees and immigrants to thrive in America. As an English Language Tutor, you’ll practice conversational English and language skills with an adult refugee or immigrant and become friends in the process!

Tutors meet their student(s) in-person, typically at the student's home, or virtually for about 1 - 2 hours once a week for 6 months, walking through a short lesson that focuses on speaking and listening.

Training and materials are provided. No previous English teaching experience is necessary. Knowledge of another language is not necessary.

For those born with U.S. citizenship, it’s easy to overlook all the benefits it provides. But these benefits, including the right to vote and hold public office, are immense. World Relief Chicagoland hosts citizenship clinics to provide a low-cost opportunity for immigrant community members to apply for U.S. citizenship.

As a Citizenship Assistant, you’ll help eliminate barriers for those applying and enable our clinics to serve more individuals. Volunteers assist clients with completing their citizenship application (Form N-400) before it is reviewed by a legal representative and eventually submitted.

Clinics take place once a month from about 9 AM to 4 PM, alternating between Fridays at our DuPage office and Saturdays at partner sites in DuPage County and Aurora. Volunteers often serve half or full days on a monthly or semi-regular basis. Training is provided.

We rely on generous people within our community to donate goods for those being served through our programs. Below is information about these most needed items and ideas on how to help us meet the growing demand of the services we provide at HSP.

Hygiene Products

Every year we distribute over 2 TONS of hygiene products to our seniors and families. We are in need of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss.

Paper Products

Collect paper products and donate them for use in our Senior Citizen Project. Providing these essentials allows for our seniors to utilize their limited income for other necessary bills. **We are now also providing these items to our families due to increased limiting of income.**

Over the course of the year we provide our seniors with: Over 9,500 Rolls of Toilet Paper, Over 6,200 Rolls/Boxes of Paper Towels and Tissues

Non Perishable Food

Throughout the course of the year HSP provides 123 TONS of food to the seniors, children and families enrolled in our programs. We are always in need of non-perishable food and are happy to provide you a list of items that we are most in need of.

Please visit our website for more information and/or printable brochures

The goal of the Children’s Project is to provide children with nutritional support at critical times of the year, a beautiful birthday box to celebrate their birthday, and school supplies for those children of school age. Below are items you can donate to help us reach our goal.

Toys and Books

Help us succeed in providing wonderful gifts to children for their birthday! Our greatest need are toys and books for children ages 8-12 (through age 15 at Christmas)! The goal is to create wonderful birthday and holiday memories to last a lifetime and to give children the opportunity to celebrate special days with their family.  Please no violence related toys or books.

School Supplies

Success in the classroom is possible when every child has the basic tools necessary to perform the work.  Year round we collect items for elementary school students: Notebooks, paper, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, and backpacks.

Please visit our website for more information and/or printable brochures

Working virtually from your home or any relatively quiet location to pick up phone calls that come in for Cars of Hope. Usually less than 1 to 2 hours per week and some weeks it may only be one short call. You will take down information from anyone looking to donate a car to Cars of Hope or someone inquiring how to apply for a needed vehicle. We use Google voice which allows incoming calls to be forwarded to most phones.

Work location would be from your home or a location of your choice.

Cars of Hope does not have an in person working location and because of this we cannot accommodate community service requirements.

Join Cars of Hope in Making a Difference!

Giving DuPage is seeking passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you'll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization, providing financial oversight, and supporting our fundraising efforts. You’ll attend bi-monthly board meetings, assist in decision-making, and help strengthen our nonprofit’s mission to promoting giving and volunteering within DuPage County.

Ideal candidates will bring expertise in areas such as fundraising, legal support, nonprofit management, and marketing with a strong commitment to our cause and a collaborative mindset. Prior board experience is a plus but not required. This is a volunteer position with a commitment of 3-4 hours per month. To apply, please contact Taylor Endicott at taylor.endicott@dupagecounty.gov. We look forward to hearing from you!

CARS volunteer hours are highly flexible and work around our volunteers’ own schedules, it’s easy to make a profound difference in an older adult’s life with Community Assisted Rides––and the relationships formed are mutually fulfilling. Our volunteers find the work deeply rewarding on a personal level, as they foster meaningful connections with our VIPs and see firsthand the difference the gift of time can make.

CARS provides accompanied transportation for older adults in our community to medical appointments and life enhancing errands.

We've expanded to parts of DuPage! We are in urgent need of volunteer drivers in DuPage! ICP provides older adults with safe, accompanied transportation to medical appointments, therapies and life-enhancing errands. Our generous donors and a network of kindhearted volunteers allow us to provide these services at no cost to clients. A few hours of your time can make an enormous difference to some of your neighbors.

Are you an active person, who likes to meet new people? 

The DuPage Care Center is looking for volunteers to assist the residents to activities and appointments within the building! Weekend programs include music, socials, Bingos, religiose services, movies and more!  Opportunities are generally 2 hours long and there are morning and afternoon spots open!  Great for individuals or families looking to volunteer together. 

*PPE may be required based on current guidelines. 

Volunteer must register, compelte interview and orienation prior to volunteering. View volunteer oppertunites and application. 

Gentiva Hospice is looking for jumbo crayons our hospice patients can use to color with their volunteers. We need all the jumbo crayons we can get.

Please mail or drop off at:

Gentiva Hospice 

800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111

Oak Brook, IL 60523

Thank you!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people from all walks of life to hang out with one patient three hours per month (most often one hour per visit on three different days) as a patient visiting friend.

Work with patient three times per month, any days and times you choose, and spend one hour together each time you visit in person. We are flexible and can work with your schedule and availability and distance you are willing to travel. Full training is provided.

We have patients all over the Chicagoland area and you can choose how far you want to drive to see your hospice patient.  Must be able to pass drug screen, background check, physical and fingerprinting. We also need proof of a TB test within the last year. We provide them free of charge at our office in Oak Brook.

If interested please call Steven Dickens or April Brownlee , Volunteer Coordinators, Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or by email at: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

We look forward to meeting you!

You can help by providing companionship, comfort, and other services for people receiving hospice care and their families

Although all have different reasons for volunteering, all Lightways volunteers are committed to providing unwavering support with the powerful positivity of light.

Direct care volunteers provide services directly to patients and families. Volunteers will visit a patient’s private residence or a nursing home.  These services include:

* Patient/Family Support Volunteers visit patients and families in their home, or long-term care facility. Volunteers provide companionship to both patient and family caregivers.

* Veteran-to-veteran volunteers provide support from military veterans to veteran patients. Veterans often appreciate contact with another vet. 

* Pet Therapy Volunteers provide direct support to patients through visits with their certified therapy dogs.

ReStore volunteers bring new skills and build capacity to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity uses funds raised by the ReStore to help families build, rehabilitate and repair homes. By giving your time and talents, you help the Addison ReStore do more to support homebuilding projects that benefit families in the area. If you have court-related community service hours to fulfill, please reach out to the Volunteer Manager by calling 630-757-7523 or email amercer@gohabitat.org. We will not verify any hours completed until after you have been approved. 

The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old. All minors signing up will be prompted to provide their legal guardian's name and email address for a waiver to be sent for them to electronically sign. Once signed, the minor can finish registering for their volunteer shift.

Volunteer needs at the Addison ReStore may vary, but the following are common ways that you can help:

Please wear closed-toe shoes. 

All volunteers should schedule through Amplify 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please contact Aaryanna Mercer at mstokes@gohabitat.org.

DONATE
Every dollar donated is stretched to help provide affordable housing to families in need across DuPage County and the Chicago South Suburbs. Donate today!

Store Manager: Deanna Fischer

On Site Volunteer Supervisor: Jed Sanford

ReStore volunteers bring new skills and build capacity to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity uses funds raised by the ReStore to help families build, rehabilitate and repair homes. By giving your time and talents, you help the Addison ReStore do more to support homebuilding projects that benefit families in the area. If you have court-related community service hours to fulfill, please reach out to the Volunteer Manager by calling 630-757-7523 or email amercer@gohabitat.org. We will not verify any hours completed until after you have been approved. 

The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old. All minors signing up will be prompted to provide their legal guardian's name and email address for a waiver to be sent for them to electronically sign. Once signed, the minor can finish registering for their volunteer shift.

Volunteer needs at the Naperville ReStore may vary, but the following are common ways that you can help:

Please wear closed-toe shoes.

All volunteers should schedule through Amplify 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please contact Aaryanna Mercer at amercer@gohabitat.org.

DONATE
Every dollar donated is stretched to help provide affordable housing to families in need across DuPage County and the Chicago South Suburbs. Donate today!

The Parents’ Pantry is a place where Teen Parent Connection participants can shop for baby and personal items. Young parents can earn “Baby Bucks” by attending Teen Parent Connection meetings, keeping up with your child’s immunizations, attending school, etc. They can then “spend” their “Baby Bucks” in the pantry in exchange for wipes, diapers, formula, baby clothes and personal hygiene products.

Any of the following items are gratefully accepted:

Items we cannot accept at this time:

For more information about donating to the Parents’ Pantry or hosting a pantry drive, please contact Therese Crawford at 630-201-7338 or by email at theresec@teenparentconnection.org. Donations can be dropped off at one of our donation bins outside of each entrance, with receipts in the bins. 

Are you friendly, optimistic, and ready to make a difference?
Become a volunteer tutor today!

Transforming Lives

Language makes all the difference for people longing to connect and contribute at home, at work, and in our community. Imagine if you couldn’t:

§  Get a driver’s license.

§  Go to the grocery store.

§  Talk to your child’s teacher.

§  Help your children with their homework.

§  Fill out a job application.

§  Make a doctor’s appointment.

Literacy DuPage provides free, customized English tutoring to help adult learners reach their life skill goals.

DuPage County Literacy

Low literacy is defined as being unable to read, write, speak, compare and contrast, paraphrase, and make low-level inferences. All skills necessary to complete daily tasks.

According to the 2022 American Community Survey, in DuPage County:

§  53,162 adults do not have a high school diploma.

§  250,805 residents speak a language other than English at home.

§  87,614 speak English “less than well”.

§  70,756 residents live in poverty.

§  Additionally, children of parents with low literacy levels have a 72% chance of achieving only the lowest level of literacy when they become adults, creating a cycle of illiteracy and poverty that can span generations.

Who are our Learners?

Learners come to us with English language skills below ninth-grade level. Some are native English speakers, yet most are immigrants.

§  Our learner base represents 29 different native languages and 40 countries.

§  The average age of our learner is 43.

§  49% are seeking employment or are underemployed.

§  79% are female.

§  51% are parents of minor children.

§  60% of Literacy DuPage adult learners have some post-secondary education in their native language. However, many are unable to find careers in their fields of study due to their lack of English skills.

Become A Tutor

You are just three steps from a lifechanging volunteer opportunity! https://www.literacydupage.org/volunteer

1.        Attend a 45-minute Meet & Greet session.

2.        Complete 15 hours of training (11 hours self-paced and online).

3.        Meet with your learner 2 hours a week.

No teaching or foreign language experience needed!

FAQ - VOLUNTEER TUTORING

What are the tutor qualifications? Mostly, patience and compassion. Plus:

§  Be at least 21 years old and live in or around DuPage County.

§  Have earned at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

§  Demonstrate the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate at a native proficiency.

§  Be sensitive to the adult learner and other cultures.

§  Be dependable, friendly, optimistic, interested in helping others and respectful of confidentiality.

What is the time commitment?

§  45-minute Meet & Greet session.

§  15 hours of tutor training.

§  Meet 2 hours each week with your adult learner: minimum tutor commitment of six months.

§  Minimum of two in-service, professional development workshops each year.

What are my responsibilities as a tutor?

§  Meet with your learner regularly and punctually each week.

§  Prepare each lesson to meet your learner’s goals and life-skills needs, integrating his/her special interests.

§  Attend assessment meeting after every 35 hours of tutoring.

§  Submit volunteer hours online on a quarterly basis.

§  Contact program staff for support at any time. We look forward to assisting you!

Participant Safety

§  Tutor/Learner pairs meet in a public location, usually a local library.

§  Tutors and volunteers must complete background check.

Register for a Volunteer Tutor Meet & Greet Session!

If you are interested in becoming an English language tutor for adults, join us for an upcoming information session about the Literacy DuPage program.

Sign up on our website https://www.literacydupage.org/volunteer/register-orientation to learn more about the work that we do and how you can become involved.

About Literacy DuPage

Mission - To help DuPage County adults achieve their life goals through accessible and customized tutoring that improves their English-language speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
Vision - We envision a world of adults, families, and communities empowered through literacy.

Literacy DuPage was founded in 1972 and granted 501(c)(3) status in 1992. Learn more on our website at www.LiteracyDuPage.org

Reclaim13 is looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for managing and helping survivors of sexual exploitation heal and thrive.

Reclaim13 is a faith-based non-profit that works to end the cycle of sexual exploitation. Cherish House and Courage House are our homes for girls and young women ages 10-25 who are survivors of sexual exploitation. Survivor Advocates have the opportunity to help survivors move toward growth, healing, and an independent future free from exploitation.

As a Survivor Advocate, you will:

The Illinois Conservatory for the Arts is seeking dedicated, arts-focused individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the future of our organization and helping us achieve our mission of providing high-level arts programming alongside rigorous academic education for students in the Western suburbs of Chicago.

Responsibilities Include:

Join us as we continue building the premier arts school of the suburbs, expanding from 9 to 15 board members and supporting a goal to reach 250 students by 2024.

Board Member Commitment:

Help us shape the next generation of creative leaders.

Must be able to 

Open interviews are ongoing. Get more information or ask questions without applying. Looking for people who can start right away.

Spring ELA formerly known as ESL Training Series

coming in spring 2018 dates to follow

What types of volunteer opportunities do you offer?
PEP volunteers primarily assist instructors as classroom tutors. PEP tutors work with adult students one-to-one and in groups (typically two to five students) in the following classes: reading, writing and basic math for persons without a high school diploma and beginning ESL. Some experienced PEP volunteers tutor adults one-to-one, independent of a class.

What training is necessary?

PEP requires that all volunteer classroom tutors complete a 12-hour training series prior to working in the program. Training includes the following topics: PEP orientation, the adult learner, cultural differences, learning/teaching styles, instructional techniques, assessment, materials, resources and lesson planning.

Spring Adult Basic Education Series

coming in spring 2018 dates to follow

What types of volunteer opportunities do you offer?
PEP volunteers primarily assist instructors as classroom tutors. PEP tutors work with adult students one-to-one and in groups (typically two to five students) in the following classes: reading, writing and basic math for persons without a high school diploma and beginning ESL. Some experienced PEP volunteers tutor adults one-to-one, independent of a class.

What training is necessary?

PEP requires that all volunteer classroom tutors complete a 12-hour training series prior to working in the program. Training includes the following topics: PEP orientation, the adult learner, cultural differences, learning/teaching styles, instructional techniques, assessment, materials, resources and lesson planning.

Rape Crisis Hotline Volunteer

24-hr Crisis Hotline 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 time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!

Volunteers to answer calls for the YWCA’s 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline and respond to crisis calls from local area hospitals. Volunteers also help counsel victims of sexual violence and provide resources to assist them in recovery. Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training.

Our policy is to only have comprehensively trained individuals, work directly with survivors (answering the hotline, crisis intervention and medical advocacy).

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

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

First Things First, our program for infant and toddler needs, welcomes donations of baby items during our hours of operation (see below).

*** Consider doing a diaper drive

Diapers & baby wipes

Gently used clothes for sizes newborn to 5T

Board books and early readers

Infant and early childhood toys and small baby equipment including high chairs, play mats, etc.

No car seats, cribs, strollers or used stuffed toys please

"Registration" not required for in-kind donations.

Items may only be delivered during our hours of operation, and may not be left outside the door.

You are needed.

DHC's personal care pantry makes a significant difference in the lives of our clients who struggle to access every day items.

Every item makes a meaningful difference. Whether it's toothpaste, soap, deodorant, or other essential items, your generosity will help ensure everyone in our community can access proper personal care. We also offer seasonal items like school supplies and winter accessories.

Thank you for spreading kindness and positively impacting those who need it most!

Click here to learn more. 

Want to strengthen your community? We do too! Make a difference in your community by joining our efforts to stand up for healthy marriages, relationships and families. Volunteers participating in our programs receive training so that they can serve with hope, respect, honesty, unity, identity and balance. Volunteers can provide support in workshops and events, provide mentorship to couples and students, or lead a Family Bridges Growth Chapter to bring our programs to your local community.

https://www.familybridgesusa.org/get-involved

Join our team of parents who attend a training to become Facilitators for our Parent Conversation Circles.  Parent Conversation Circles are opportunities for parents to gather in small groups to share concerns and discuss parentiing issues in a non-judgemental environment.  As a parent, what do you need to "know, say, and do" to keep your kids on the right track?  Professional resources are shared via a 6 week curriculum.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the planning of programs focused on anti-bullying.

Volunteers are needed to assist with our graphic design of posters, flyers, brochures, etc.

Volunteer opportunity to work at our parent education and speaker events.

Seeking volunteers to perform light clerical duties

Fridays 11am-1pm

Seeking volunteers to perform light cleaning duties

Fridays 11am-1pm

Are you a subject matter expert with a passion for inspiring others? Are you interested in hosting workshops.

BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!

Do you love to drive?  Like getting your work-out in by lifting 50 lb. boxes of groceries? Like to shop? Want to be part of an amazing staff? Here’s your chance!  The Pantry is seeking a highly motivated, organized, creative individual to serve as Delivery Driver of our new cool van!  The job would be 7 – 11 a.m. Monday – Friday.  Click the link for the job description and to learn how to apply. Please forward to friends and family who might be interested.

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We welcome you to join our village of volunteers! As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success, helping us to keep our overhead costs lower, which allows us to purchase more from artisans. Apply now to join our fun-filled volunteer positions setting up pop-up shops on the weekends during our busy holiday time. Load up, unpack, set up displays and sell our handmade items at various locations (churches, schools, etc). Vehicle required for transport of goods.

ICNA Relief Food Pantry seeks volunteers to assist with food distribution on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Volunteers are needed to set up food items, unload the truck, and prepare the pantry for clients. Additional assistance is needed to help clients during their visits and clean up after they leave.

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley Region therapists have assembled an Amazon Wishlist for the year.

Help fulfill the need for toys, games and supplies used in therapy sessions and inclusive childcare by contributing items from our Amazon Wishlist which is linked below.

We thank you for supporting us and giving back to the community we serve.

Easterseasls Giving Tree Wishlist

Arts DuPage, a DuPage Foundation initiative, seeks an arts-minded volunteer who enjoys music, theater, exhibits, and museums to help maintain an online event calendar. Responsibilities include researching various resources to find arts and cultural activities occurring throughout DuPage County and posting them on our platform. Qualifications include basic computer skills (copying, cutting, pasting, etc.), ability to search for images on Google, familiarity with self-posting event sites, and access to a computer or laptop. Flexible hours! You can work from home a few hours a week when it is convenient for you.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's (LBFE) philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults in DuPage and Kane County. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The older adults we engage with have little to no contact with family and/or friends and are living life alone. Volunteers support older adults in friendship through various activities and programs, such as in-person visiting, parties, and holidays. 

Regular in-person visiting is the best way to alleviate loneliness and isolation. LBFE is seeking volunteers that can visit an older adult in-person. Our goal is to connect people together in friendship. In-person visits could vary from in an older adult's home, to your home, outdoors (weather appropriate) or in some other great spot in the community. 

To begin, please join us at an upcoming Zoom orientation! Follow the link below to register. Attendance at this one-hour orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as successful completion of a background screen.

www.lbfechicago.org/volunteer

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More information can be found at www.lbfechicago.org. Join LBFE today to make an impact in an older adult's life!

Volunteers needed to serve Seniors in our community with basic Money Management skills. Our volunteers go to Seniors' homes and assist with balancing checking accounts, making sure bills are paid, setting up autopay, and a variety of other tasks related to Money Management. The Money Management Coordinator supports the seniors and volunteers in an effective working relationship. Seniors are low income and are involved with other programs. They are assessed by the coordinator prior to a volunteer match. 

Enrich worship experiences through the beauty and spirituality of harmonious sound and meaningful lyrics.

Singers are invited to participate in choral ensembles for weekend liturgies. Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Masses on Saturdays, 5:00 or Sundays 8:00 or 10:00 am. A great opportunity to develop strong friendships!

For trained singers and instrumentalists, there are occasional paid opportunities at weddings, funerals, and special occasions.

Handbell choir meets Mondays 6:16 - 7:15 pm seasonally. Beginners and experienced members welcome.

Much of the donated food Northern Illinois Food Bank distributes needs to be inspected, sorted and packaged before it’s distributed to our hungry neighbors. We simply could not do this without the help of volunteers. Last year, volunteers donated more than 136,000 hours of their time, the equivalent of 64 full-time employees.

Whether you can volunteer once a week, once a month or once a year; individually or with a group of friends, family or colleagues, whatever your commitment, every hour of assistance helps us ensure our hungry neighbors will have access to food in their time of need.

Individuals, families, corporate and social groups are welcome! Children ages 8 and older can volunteer with families or in groups with adult chaperones. If you would like to register a group of 15 or more please call us directly at 630.443.6910 (press 2 to reach the Volunteer Team). If your group is less than 15, visit to www.SolveHungerToday.org/Volunteer for listings and availability.

Do you want to give more of your time to the Food Bank while using your unique skill set?  We have a Skills-Based Volunteer opportunity for you!  We are looking for volunteers that want to use their professional skills and general life skills to help solve hunger today.

Sometimes we have projects that need a specific set of skills, both short-term and long-term projects. We are looking for volunteers like you with skills they want to share with the Food Bank. Whatever your skills may be, we need you! Visit our website at www.solvehungertoday.org to view some of our available projects.

We also have opportunities for youth volunteers between the ages of 16 and 18. Contact our volunteer team at 630-443-6910 for details about this specific opportunity.

For more questions, please contact 630-443-6910 or send an email to volunteer@northernilfoodbank.org.

Help feed hungry neighbors by hosting a food drive today! Whether you are directly collecting food or hosting an online fund drive all of the contributions from businesses, schools, community organizations and individuals generate thousands of meals for hungry neighbors each year.

By hosting a food and fund drive for the Food Bank you will reap rewards that benefit both your organization and your community. Your drive will:

If you are interested in organizing a food drive, please visit our website at www.solvehungertoday.org and submit your registration form for your drive.  Tools are provided to help you have a successful drive. For additional questions or concerns please call (630) 443-6910 or cfisher@northernilfoodbank.org. 

We provide food shopping and food pick up at our Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield locations.  Our volunteer shift lasts 2-3 hours,  Shifts are scheduled six days a week. (closed Sundays)  Orientation is required, log in and sign up for a training!  You will get one hour of service for attending the required orientation.  More details on the sign up page.

Court Mandated are eligible, NO FELONY charges accepted.  

Join our volunteers at Loaves and Fishes Community Services as you enjoy working outside!  You will need to create a profile to attend an orientation. No computer experience needed, just a friendly smile and a desire to help people with their bags of groceries.  This position is directing traffic safely in and out of our parking lot or loading the groceries into the vehicle.  The parking team has a great time with each other, and with our client families. 

Not ALL court mandated charges are accepted.  Follow instructions when you create your profile.  No Felony charges accepted. 

Are you passionate about fighting climate change and want to make a difference NOW? Do you want to help our local government and community in a quest to reduce carbon emissions? The Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is seeking volunteers to help with simple graphics.  The goal of this position is to communicate with NEST’s audience to educate and inform the Naperville government and community.

This volunteer will

Knowledge and skills

Are you passionate about fighting climate change and want to make a difference NOW? Do you want to help our local government and community in a quest to reduce carbon emissions? The Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is seeking volunteers to help with managing social media.  The goal of this position is to grow NEST’s audience to educate and inform the Naperville government and community.

This is a great volunteer opportunity for students in the fields of environmental science, biology, public policy, public relations, social media marketing, and communications.

 This volunteer will

 Knowledge and skills

Collect essentials for our emergency shelter, group home and transitional housing. Our residents need essential items that your organization and friends can provide for youth that need our help.

Please contact David McNamara at dmcnamara@360youthservices.org for more information. Thanks!

Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics relies on great photos of our clients and their pets to share the great work we are doing. We are looking for an experienced photographer to come once or twice a week to take photos at our two clinics in Lisle. You should be 18+, have editing skills, and a DSLR camera and flash. Please include a link to your portfolio. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates are trained volunteers who are appointed by the Juvenile Court Judges to provide objective information regarding the best interests of the children who have open abuse, neglect and/or dependency cases in the court system. 

For more information, please click on the following links below:

https://dupagecasa.org/casa-advocate/

https://dupagecasa.org/becoming-an-advocate/

The children served by CASA of DuPage County have been removed from their homes, often in haste and leave behind many of their personal belongings.  In order to help bring comfort to their new surroundings, we collect gift cards for children and teens to purchase items such as personal incidentals, toiletries, clothing, or other needed items related to their everyday lives.  Gift cards give children and teens the power of choice to select what they would like.

CASA of DuPage County is looking for organizations, families or other groups to set up gift card collection programs in increments of $25 to places like Target, Walmart, Kohls, Amazon, or Meijer (or other similar stores) where children's families can purchase needed items.  

For more information, email Vicki Shaw at vicki@dupagecasa.org.

Veterans have given a lot to our country and we thank you for your service!  Veterans also seem to relate to each other in ways the average person cannot. At the end of life there is a lot that can be stirred up, memories dislodged, or old feelings re-awakened. At Gentiva Hospice we know that end-of-life is experienced differently by our veterans which is why we pair them with veteran hospice patients. By end-of-life we mean that these veterans have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life (but not always).

As a veteran volunteer you will be matched with one veteran patient who will be your patient until he/she passes.

Pinning Ceremonies

We will also do a veteran pinning ceremony for your veteran patient. He/She will be given a certificate and pinned. Meaningful words are spoken and the veteran patient and veteran volunteer both get a chance to share any stories about being in the service or what being a veteran has meant to them. We take some time to celebrate and honor the veterans and acknowledge their service and sacrifice for this country. 

Volunteer training and specialized veteran volunteer training is provided.

Requirements:

We look forward to talking with you! For more information please call Steven Dickens or Katie Hanahan at 708-409-3040 or email to: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or katie.hanahan@gentivahs.com

Do you like to make people happy?

Have a skill or talent you like to show off?

Looking to spend some time making someone's day?

Come be a hospice volunteer!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who are interested in volunteering their time for one hour on three separate days (three hours total per month) sitting with one of our hospice patients and talking with him/her and/or sharing a skill or talent that you have and/or just hanging out and doing whatever else makes you both happy.

Lonely and tired seniors need attention and companionship from you.

Will you answer the call?

full training provided to everyone. volunteer near where you live or work even though our office is in Oak Brook. must be able to pass drug test, background check, and be fingerprinted. get as much help as you need. meet great people. make a difference.

no costs to you

Gentiva Hospice is looking for veterans who will volunteer for veterans who have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life. Vets understand other vets...that is why we are creating a taskforce to plan, set up for, and lead veteran pinning ceremonies where we thank veterans for their service and give them a pin, a certificate, cake/beverage, and allow all vets present to tell their story. The veterans who are pinned are so grateful; the pinnings mean a lot to them.

Come be a part of our veteran taskforce! Apply today.

Also be paired up with one veteran you will be a friend to. Visit your veteran patient and spend time together, We have lots of ideas on what to do.

Full training provided. Must pass drug test & background check & fingerprinting. Pin veterans at the facilities and homes where they live. All military branches welcome. All questions answered.

Visit on your time, on days and at times that work for you. What you do during your visit is up to you: talk, play cards, read out loud, look at pictures, listen to music, play music, play an instrument, sing, watch TV/movies, pray, play games, do crossword puzzles or word searches or a jigsaw puzzle, or whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think he or she would like. Share your talent or passion!

Open interviews are ongoing and calls for more information are welcome (708-409-3040)

Must be able to 

You are given everything you need to succeed. A volunteer coordinator will go with you on your first visit and is always available to answer questions or help you in any way you need. We have both a male and female volunteer coordinator available. We will train you. 

Be a force for good in your community while making a difference to those you volunteer for. Come do great things with us!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for a few good people who can be a friendly face to our patients at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Naperville. We are looking for someone who can spend three hours a month volunteering. 

Share your gift or talent on your visits and have a conversation, play games, put together puzzles, look at family photos, play music, listen to music, take walks, play cards, work on crossword puzzles/word searches, or something else you think will bring a smile to your patient's face.

Full training provided. Volunteer on days and times convenient to you. Send back a simple visit note after your visit (stamped envelopes provided). No experience necessary. 

Please reach out if you have questions or wish to be a Gentiva Hospice volunteer.

If yes, consider being a hospice volunteer.

We are looking for  kind and compassionate individuals who are able to spend one hour (three times per month) hanging out with a someone who lives in a nursing home, memory care center, or assisted living facility. Volunteer when you want at times that are good for you. Full training is provided.  Volunteer Coordinator will meet you at the first visit and introduce you to your patient. You will have one patient whom you will visit.

Talk, play cards, read out loud, look at pictures, listen to music, play music, play an instrument, sing, watch TV/movies, pray, play games, do crossword puzzles or word searches or a jigsaw puzzle, whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think she or he would like. Share your talent or passion!

Must be able to 

We can work with just about any schedule so if you've ever thought about volunteering give us a call.

For more information please contact Steven Dickens, Volunteer Coordinator Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or steven.dickens@gentivahs.com    

The Attendance and Truancy team is in need of incentives for students who meet attendance goals. Elementary, middle and high school age incentives are needed. Popular items include art supplies, journals, fidget toys, sports equipment, gift cards and snacks. Donations can be dropped off at either the Addison or Wheaton location. Donation pickups can be arranged on an individual basis. 

Simply From the Heart is looking for Volunteers to help us pamper patients with purpose! 

Join us at SFTH! A non-profit that offers therapeutic personal car services to critically ill patients to raise self-esteem and patient well-being. 

Expectations for this role include:

The Salvation Army Oak Brook Terrace Community Center needs your help!

Assistants are needed to help with the Food Rescue program at The Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace Community Center.

Location: The Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace Community Center

1 South 415 Summit Avenue

Villa Park, IL 60181

When: Every Thursday

10am until noon -- Help set up tables and chairs

Receive food deliveries 

Organize food on tables or in boxes during June & July Drive through service

12:30pm until 3pm -- Assist families in selecting food items and help them to their

vehicles. Set down and clean up.

For more information or to sign on to help, please contact Lindsey Mitchell at

630-629-3044.

Thank you!

The Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace serves between 350 and 450 families monthly through our Food Pantry. 

We accept the following items: 

Canned Goods

Non-perishables

Frozen Foods

Dairy Items

Produce

Dairy

Bottled Drinks

Snacks

Baby Food & Formula

Hygiene Products

Items can be dropped off anytime during our open hours. Receipt of donation available upon request. 

Our Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. We are closed on holidays. 

Foster families feed, socialize, train, and sometimes medicate the animals in their care for the duration of the foster period. They offer a safe, comfortable, stable environment, and provide tender loving care. Depending on the animal(s) in your care, fostering might also include meet-and-greets with potential adopters.

You can read more about fostering and fill out an application here: https://www.naperhumane.org/foster

If you have have additional questions about our foster volunteer program, please call the shelter’s foster line at 630-420-8989x1008 or email foster@naperhumane.org

The pantry is looking for friendly volunteers to provide customer service to shoppers during pantry shopping. This is a fun opportunity to work in a grocery store environment and assist neighbors who are shopping. We are always looking for friendly volunteers who enjoy working with people. 

This job does require standing for the bulk of the shift but we can easily accommodate sitting breaks if needed. You will not be lifting or carrying heavy items.

Please visit our website to fill out an application & sign up for a 1 hour, in-person, orientation. After you attend orientation you can sign up to volunteer as often or as little as you would like. We are open for volunteering Monday-Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-2 and we are here until 8pm on Thursday. 

We are seeking volunteers who: 

Please visit our website to fill out an application & sign up for an orientation. Most food rescuse shifts take place Monday - Saturday between 8am-1pm.

See our video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OaZod-GeVg8

The West Suburban Community Pantry is looking for customer service oriented volunteers who can greet our guests as they arrive to shop for food. We are looking for friendly, positive people who enjoy interacting with others who may come from different backgrounds. It is a fun job that will keep you busy your entire shift. 

This job is mostly seated and could accommodate a volunteer in a wheelchair.

Please visit our website to fill out an application & sign up for a 1 hour, in-person, orientation. After you attend orientation you can sign up to volunteer as often or as little as you would like. We are open for volunteering Monday-Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-2 and we are here until 8pm on Thursday. 

The West Suburban Community Pantry rescues food from a myriad of retail donors all week long. We are looking for volunteers to sort through our high value donations and shelve it on the floor.

Please visit our website to fill out an application & sign up for a 1 hour, in-person, orientation. After you attend orientation you can sign up to volunteer as often or as little as you would like. We are open for volunteering Monday-Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-2 and we are here until 8pm on Thursday. 

Volunteer tutors are matched with one of our wonderful K-8 children, according to their skills or interests. Together they work on homework, literacy or math for one hour each week. Tutoring takes place Monday – Thursday from 4:30-5:30 for the elementary programs, 3:30-4:40 for Hadley Junior High and 2:30-3:30 for Glen Crest Middle School. You choose the day that works best for you.

Learn more at gecrc.com Apply at gecrc.com/volunteer/application

The Career & Networking Center looks for leadership and career professionals to present webinars to the Career & Networking Center's job seekers that are career-enhancing, confidence-building, and skill-based. These webinars should help individuals who are in job search grow professionally, extend their reach, and learn new skills.

Some examples of our past webinars are:

We would love to hear your topics for webinars and learn more about you and your background! Contact the Program Coordinator at cnc@careernetworkingcenter.org or contact 630-961-5665, if you are interested.

Academic Coaches provide support and accountability to students across a variety of subjects while helping them build transferable study skills. Coaches will also walk with students through the process of fostering habits that will lead students to long-term success. Coaching sessions will be hosted by CREO staff on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm. Coach and Student are expected to meet on a weekly basis through the end of the academic year (May). Time Requirement: 1 Hr/Week, Weeknights - Virtual

To learn more, visit our website! https://creodupage.org/volunteer

CHAT, an established nonprofit organization with an amazing board, is looking to expand! For almost 45 years, CHAT has been giving children in need the gift of communication. Focused on inclusion and centered in social justice, CHAT provides life-changing speech therapy to individuals with few—if any—other options. Through our clinic, in schools, and in partnership with community nonprofits, we tailor services specifically to clients' needs and build on their strengths. Each CHAT client leaves able to communicate, in their preferred method, to their families, teachers, future employers, and the world around them.

The position of board member is to support the work of CHAT and provide mission-based leadership, guidance, and strategic governance. We seek individuals who demonstrate commitment to the values and mission of CHAT, and personally connect to our work. We are looking for a corporate executive and/or community leader who has the ability and willingness to reach out to personal and professional networks and their corporate community on behalf of CHAT.

Over the past several years, CHAT has materially increased work with families on Medicaid or needing scholarships for services, who struggle to find support elsewhere. We have also grown our community partnership work, removing barriers to access by bringing life changing literacy, executive functioning, and life skills programs into communities that need them. We need more board help to sustain this critical work!

CHAT holds four hybrid quarterly board meetings that each board member should attend and participate in with the purpose of helping CHAT reach its annual fundraising goals and grow its impact. Board members also typically serve on one of CHAT's committees, that meet one to three times per quarter.

If this is something that you might be interested in please reach out directly to our President & CEO, Karine Fiore. karine@chatwithus.org

If the answer is yes to these questions, then we hope you join DuPagePads Young Professionals!