Volunteers to assist at the 32nd Annual Fall Diddley Craft Show 2018 at the Boone County Fair Grounds, Belvidere, IL on Saturday, October 13th from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday October 14th from 9 am - 4 pm. Fall Diddley is a wonderful arts and craft show featuring over 300 skilled artisans and crafters as well as food vendors. Funds raised provide financial aid to mental health related agencies in McHenry County, including Home of the Sparrow. Volunteers at this event will help Home of the Sparrow receive grant funding from the Mental Health Resource League to support programs and services for the women and children they serve.  Volunteer help is available throughout the day in various areas including check-in, bakery sales, raffle tickets sales, shopping bag sales, plant sales, publicity and traffic control. As a volunteer you receive free entrance into the fair the rest of the day of your shift. After "expressing interest" in this volunteer opportunity you will receive a link to register for a volunteer shift for this event.

Belvidere, IL

10/13/18 9:00 AM +more

Assist senior participants throughout DuPage County in a safe and timely manner with small tasks and friendly companionship. Essential Functions: • Perform small tasks for the senior participant – take out the garbage, change light bulbs, assist with moving heavy items/furniture, bring in the mail, put up or take down seasonal decorations, etc. • Provide conversation and social interaction and brief moments of companionship • Observe each senior participant at the time of the friendly visit – follow up with DCSS’s Daily Well-Being Check-up procedures and initiate action and/or follow-up • Report to DSCC if participant does not answer the door Position Requirements • Must have vehicle with valid driver’s license plates, insurance and driver’s license • Must be able to read a map and follow directions All volunteers must attend volunteer orientation and have a background check. This position is non-clinical and does not involve physical contact with the senior participant or involve transportation or the senior participant.

Lombard, IL

Through 2/15/19

Little City will host an evening of exclusive delicacies and libations from some of the hottest local restaurants. When: Monday, October 1, 2018 Multiple Volunteer Time Slots Available! Where: The Stonegate | 2401 W. Higgins Rd. | Hoffman Estates, Illinois PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR VOLUNTEER POSITION Attire: Business Casual NO SWEATS, SHORTS, SLEEVELESS Minimum Age Requirement: 16 Opportunities: Wine-Pull Game- Oversee wine game, distribute wine, collect fees: 5:30-7:30pm Food Servers/Clean-up- Help with food sample distribution, clean up area, repack leftover items, check in/out materials: 5:00-9:30pm Clean Up- Repack leftover items, check in/out materials: 7:30-9:30pm

Hoffman Estates, IL

10/1/18 3:00 PM

Education and Mental Health Program with Kenneth Young Center and School District 54 Kenneth Young Center is proud to announce our expanded, collaborative partnership with Schaumburg Consolidated School District 54 to launch a pilot program in three schools: Lakeview Elementary, Muir Literacy Academy and Eisenhower Junior High. This pilot, developed in response to community needs, will support the mental health of young people which is pivotal to helping them develop into healthy and happy adults. KYC provides counseling and therapy sessions for students and their families in school-based settings. As a Greeter, you will welcome students to an opportunity as they learn how to handle stress and improve their relationships in a setting that is more familiar and comfortable to them. We are looking for committed and caring, volunteer support as an on-site Greeter for the students and/or their families. If you, or perhaps someone you know, is interested in learning about this incredible way to give back to the community and to help change the lives of those most in need, please contact us today. ONE NIGHT a week, and you can change the Future! (Afternoon/evenings will be on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays at Lakeview Elementary, Muir Literacy Academy and/or Eisenhower Junior High. Let us know which school location and day(s) you may be interested in serving.) ** Kenneth Young Center is a local, community mental health and older adult services provider. For almost 50 years, we have served to help people feel good, do better and find solutions. **

Hoffman Estates, IL

Through 6/30/19

CAC’s Emerging Leaders are a dynamic and diverse group of 22-35 year olds who actively engage in activities to help raise funds for and create awareness about CAC. The group presents a unique opportunity for young professionals in CAC’s community to collaborate, network and develop leadership skills while putting their skills, talents and passions toward a worthy cause. The group is recruiting new members willing to commit their time and talents to supporting children hope, heal and grow after abuse. Fall Event: Crawl for a Cause | Spring Event: Frames for Futures The Emerging Leaders are looking for individuals with: A passion for children A commitment to the mission of CAC & to help every child that walks through CAC’s door hope, heal and grow The drive and enthusiasm to, as part of a group, host successful fundraisers The ability to meet monthly in the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates/Palatine areas The willingness to attend at least one of CAC’s agency fundraising events Openness to learn about non-profit organizations The Emerging Leaders meet monthly on a Tuesday evening in the Schaumburg area. Please reach out for more information!

Hoffman Estates, IL

Through 9/6/19

The Center for Enriched Living is opening a new location in Hoffman Estates. We are looking for volunteers for our new REACH NW program. REACH NW is a year-round day program for adults with developmental disabilities who work part-time, are unemployed, are transitioning into full-time day programming or who want something different from the traditional workshop environment. REACH NW is designed to give members the opportunity to continue to learn, make new friends, and succeed in having meaningful experiences during the day. Horticulture, Community Service, Current Events, Relationship Building, Culinary Skills, and Janitorial Training are all topics that volunteers will assist the members with. Volunteers may choose to help one day a week or more, from 9:30am- 3:30pm.

Hoffman Estates, IL

Through 9/28/18

Elves won’t be the only ones busy in the workshop this season. If you have basic carpentry skills and your own power tools at home, you can be a volunteer toymaker with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Crabtree Nature Center will provide volunteers with the branches of invasive plant species that have been removed to help restore the health of our natural areas. We’ll provide some instruction and guidelines and you bring the vision to life. These toys will be used to help children become more engaged with nature.

Barrington, IL

Through 10/31/18

Provide food, water, and care for farm animals at local historic farm one day a week. Commitment of at least one year, ability to lift 25 pounds, no allergies to mold or dust, comfortable around livestock (previous experience a plus), and ability to work in extreme weather a must. Must be 18 years or older.

Schaumburg, IL

Through 11/30/18

Be a role model and friend to a child between the ages of 7 - 15 who will benefit from an extra adult in their life. Volunteers are matched one-on-one and help children develop better social, emotional, and academic skills. Training, Orientation and ongoing support provided. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license and insurance, and pass a criminal background and driving record check.

Palatine, IL

Through 6/30/19

The Bridge Youth & Family Services seeks a professional graphic design volunteer to help with projects throughout the year. Projects include designing save the date cards and invitations for the annual golf outing and gala, our two largest fundraising events. Interested volunteers must have access to their own design programs and be willing to make adjustments to the layout to meet print requirements. The total time commitment varies depending on the project. The Bridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides mental health counseling, crisis intervention and mentoring services to children and families.

Palatine, IL

Through 6/30/19

EBay Volunteer Age: Volunteer must be over 18 years of age Time: Most volunteers come for 2 to 4 hours at a time. All volunteering schedules are made in advance. Commitment: Our volunteers are an important part of our team! We do provide a volunteer orientation and training to equip volunteers with the information they need. We are looking for a weekly commitment for a minimum of 6 months. Goal: To support the service and fundraising goals of the WINGS program. Description: If you enjoy and have some experience searching the Internet, WINGS needs you to apply those skills to the items we sell on EBay. We are looking for volunteers to research pricing to determine the highest possible selling price by comparing an item to other items of similar quality and design. The volunteers will then use this information to take photos and write item descriptions to post to EBay. Prior EBay experience and strong knowledge of higher end merchandise and pricing preferred. English writing skills must be above average and descriptive writing and ability to sell is a plus.

Elk Grove Village, IL

Through 12/31/19

Transport seniors to medical, lab, dental and personal appointments such as hair or grocery shopping, etc. Orientation will be provided. Volunteers must be 21 yrs. & older. Must have valid drivers license and insurance and background check prior to volunteering.

Barrington, IL

Through 7/2/19

Be a buddy to an adult with disabilities during evenings and\or weekends. Knowledge of sign language helpful for hearing impaired clients...or learn as you go! Volunteers must be 18 years & older. Orientation will be provided.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/30/19

"My 91 yr old Dad just had first ride last week, what a blessing this group of people are!❤️" Our drivers have been with us for an average of 6 years. Our riders are an average age of 85 and absolutely love our service. Come join us as a driver and help make a difference to seniors in the NW suburbs. We are looking for friendly and patient volunteers to drive area seniors to medical appointments (doctors, dental, etc.). Must have excellent driving skills. Great for stay-at-home moms or dads, retirees and part-time workers. Very flexible schedule, we will work with your available time. Drivers especially needed in Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village & Wheeling. Must be 21 and over.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/16/19

Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator, Allyson Schnoor, aschnoor@nwcasa.org Hours per Month: Minimum of 12 hours, 2 shifts of 6 hours Minimum 1 year committment after training. Description: The Role of an Advocate is to provide support to the 24/7 crisis hotline. This includes answering hotline calls, responding to 1 of the 8 hospitals in NWCASA’s service area, and providing documentation within a timely manner. Advocates work directly with survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Responsibilities: 24/7 Hotline Crisis Intervention: Answer calls during assigned shifts Hotline Crisis Calls – Individuals looking for immediate help Hotline Information/Referral calls – Individuals looking for information on resources available to them Hospital Calls – Survivors needing an advocate in the hospital setting Work closely with survivors in a hospital setting Provide emotional support and information about resource available to survivors Fill out paperwork in a timely manner Outreach Attend Volunteer Recruitment Events if interested and able to Attend General outreach events and functions if interested and able to Support NWCASA by attending events and fundraiser Skills and Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older Knowledge of sexual violence issues Ability to deal sensitively with victims of sexual violence and their significant others Public speaking abilities Able to work independently and to prioritize/organize tasks Ability to provide own transportation Ability to reach all 8 hospitals within the state mandated 1 hour. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates Lutheran General, Park Ridge Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights Skokie Hospital, Skokie St. Francis, Evanston Evanston Hospital, Evanston

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 7/1/19

Board Position Description: To determine policies for the conduct of the agency; to raise funds to finance the organization; and to monitor the organizational performance. Duties: Attend Board Meetings Attend meetings of standing committees Attend agency special events Assume board leadership in agency funding efforts Assume board leadership responsibilities Represent the agency at community events Be informed about agency programs, policies, and services Be informed about the needs of the community, society and constituents

Rolling Meadows, IL

Through 4/26/19

The Resource for Community Living’s mission is to offer adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities opportunities to achieve greater self-esteem, dignity, and participation in all aspects of community life through affordable, independent housing options, individualized skill instruction, and necessary support services. The VISTA will work on expanding the work of the Financial Independence Center by developing a savings and asset building strategy for clients with disabilities. The VISTA will design a program process strategy to recruit participants and match them to financial coaching and asset building services at the Host Site. Program Benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Training, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage*, Living Allowance. Skills: finances, general skills, writing/editing, For more info: my.americorps.gov Description of Hours: This is a full time position of approximately 35-40 hours per week. Some evenings will be necessary. Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours

Rolling Meadows, IL

Through 6/30/19

Read to Learn Adult Literacy/Volunteer Program: Volunteer tutors work one-to-one with adults to improve basic reading & writing skills. Classes meet for 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. Classes meet in schools, libraries and churches throughout the Northwest Suburbs. Class time vary from morning, afternoon or evening. All volunteers must attend training. Our next training will be held August 24th or August 25th, 2018, from 8:30-4:00 at the Forest View Educational Center. Volunteer tutors must have a high school diploma or a GED and be at least age 18.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 9/30/18

For today's elementary school generation, there has never been a time when email, video conferencing, and text messaging wasn?t the norm. Yet, there's something to be said for old-school communication and the benefits it had. Join our Pen Pal program to help jump start these students' enthusiasm for writing and expanding their writing skills. Join a group of volunteers on Thursday once a month, from 1:00 - 2:45 pm, to engage in handwritten communication with elementary school students in one classroom. You will exchange information and ideas with an assigned student based on their teacher's classroom curriculum. All correspondence is supervised by the classroom teacher and the Senior Corps-RSVP project coordinator. Program runs from October through March. There is a student meet and greet in March. Refreshments and writing materials provided. Background Checks required.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/28/19

Civic engagement and community service make up the core of what HOSC does. Always striving to connect people with purpose, we are partnering with the Cook County Clerk's Office to help recruit paid poll workers for the upcoming election on November 6th. HOSC will receive $25 for every election judge we recruit. Election judges earn $190. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the election process, strengthen local democracy, get paid for your service, and raise funds for the agency you count on to deliver meaningful volunteer opportunities to your inbox! Our democracy depends on good people like you to assist fellow citizens in casting their ballots and having their voices heard. Click here today to learn more and sign up to work in the upcoming election. Calling All High School Juniors and Seniors! To qualify as a student election judge, you must: Be a high school senior or junior Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Be a U.S. citizen by the next election Able to speak, read and write English fluently Successfully complete an election judge training course conducted by the Clerk's office Have written consent from your principal and a parent or legal guardian. Pending school policy, this signed consent will excuse students from attending school on Election Day Reside in Cook County

Arlington Heights, IL

11/6/18 5:00 AM

Volunteer at O'Hare International Airport, staffing information desks or walking the terminals helping out confused and vulnerable travelers. Volunteer shifts are Monday through Friday from 9 am - 2 pm or 2 pm -6 pm or 6 pm - 8:30 pm, with another shift from 3 pm - 7 pm on Sundays. Training and Orientation will be provided. We look for volunteers interested in a long-term volunteer position, who are able to pass a background check, and who are over 18 years old.

Chicago, IL

Through 9/4/19

JOURNEYS | The Road Home provides overnight shelter to homeless individuals and families in the North and Northwest Cook County area through the PADS program. There are 18 PADS site locations that operate Monday - Sunday from 7:00pm - 7:00am. The shifts and opportunities available have been listed below: Setup (6:00pm - 7:00pm) 1st Shift (6:30pm - 11:00pm)- Meal Serving, Checking in clients/guests, etc. 2nd Shift (11:00pm - 3:00am) - Admit late approvals, prepare lunches, monitor the site and sleeping guests, etc. 3rd shift (3:00am - 7:00am) - Monitor the site and sleeping guests, make coffee, wake up clients/guests, etc. Clean Up (6:00am - 7:00am) All volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation held at JOURNEYS (1140 E Northwest Highway, Palatine).

Palatine, IL

Through 8/28/19

Home of the Sparrow's mission is to provide Hope, Opportunity, and Support to Homeless Women and Children as they journey to self-sufficiency. The seven Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores help fund programs offered to our residents and provide a community resource for giving back. Stores are located in Algonquin, Cary, McHenry, Mundelein, Palatine, Third Lake and Woodstock. Choose a location convenient for you. Enjoy working in various departments (apparel, shoes, books, etc.) Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 7:00 and Saturday 10:00 - 5:00.

McHenry, IL

Through 10/19/18

Help us brighten lives for area patients by providing a positive, rewarding experience for donors at community blood drives that are held at businesses and community groups. Responsibilities include: welcoming donors to the blood drive and managing the refreshment area as well as other duties. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.

Rosemont, IL

Through 6/14/19

Lunch Buddies Tutoring at Plainfield Elementary School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs people aged 55 and over to join Senior Corps-RSVP, one of the nation's largest networks of volunteers, to help inspire a love of reading in low-income students. What: Supported by Senior Corps-RSVP, Lunch Buddies is an in-school tutoring program designed to promote favorable attitudes toward books. The program additionally strengthens the fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills of elementary school kids. Under the supervision of program staff and/or volunteer leaders, volunteers can enjoy lunch and work with small groups of first and second graders. Where and When: We are now accepting applications for the fall semester, which is expected to begin in September and run through December. Volunteer tutors are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:10-1:00 PM at Plainfield Elementary School (1850 Plainfield Dr., Des Plaines, IL 60018). Choose and commit to one day or more per week for the school year. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check. Mandatory orientation/training is TBD in early September. Why: Tutoring is a fun and rewarding experience. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with positively impacting those in need, volunteering in schools is an ideal way to meet new people, enhance your resume, and/or learn new skills. Apply online today! http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Des Plaines, IL

Through 1/31/19

Lunch Buddies Tutoring at Jane Addams Elementary School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs YOU to help low-income students get the academic support they need to succeed! What: Lunch Buddies is an in-school tutoring program designed to strengthen the foundational reading and math skills of elementary school students (4th, 5th, and 6th graders). Volunteers will work with small groups of students and under the direction of volunteer leaders and/or program staff. Where and When: Volunteer tutors are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Jane Addams Elementary School (1020 East Sayles Drive, Palatine, IL 60074). Choose and commit to one day or more per week for the school year. Mandatory orientation/training is TBD in September. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a background check. Why: Tutoring is a fun and rewarding experience. In spring 2017, students, on average, improved their automaticity with multiplication and division facts by nearly 10%. Moreover, volunteers have reported that working with students has boosted their self-confidence and given them an incredible sense of personal satisfaction. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Palatine, IL

Through 5/9/19

We are looking for effective grant writers to help us obtain grants to support our mission: to enhance our community by providing emergency services, education and empowerment which foster personal responsibility for those who are vulnerable or in crisis. Responsibilities include: Prepare, submit & manage grant proposals Perform prospect research on foundations & corporations to evaluate prospective grants Complay with all grants as required by corporate/foundation donors Establish & maintain good rapport with current donors Maintain accurate records in database of all grants & donations Track statistics relevant to the development & reporting of metrics & data to donors as needed

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 12/31/18

Fundraising & Development Manager will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of events, campaigns & partnerships, expanding our funding opportunities. Will develop & manage fundraising strategies, with measurable goals & objectives, projects & activities focused on generating support for the organization. Will reach out to members of the community, generating funds from both current & potential donors. Must be passionate about our Mission and be agreeable to our policy and liability terms and consent to a background check.

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 12/31/18

Marketing Manager will be responsible for the development & implementation of marketing strategy & goals including: Creating a marketing plan to assist our fundraising efforts Creating projects that will highlight our events & programs to the community Editing & improvement of our website content & presentation Collaborate with team to create printed & digital content Support fundraising efforts of the organization: donor messaging & content, create & manage online fundraising campaigns, etc. Help to identify opportunities to generate more qualified organic traffic Must be passionate about our Mission, agreeable to our policy & liability terms and consent to background check Experience in Marketing & Communications, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Interactive Social Media required. Experience in non-profit preferred but not necessary.

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 12/31/18

Do you love golf? Would you like to help plan a golf event? The Golf Outing Committee is a group of individuals who work to support our second-biggest event of the year that takes place each June. One of the goals of the committee members is to support the Golf Outing by soliciting donations. The type of skill set needed is someone who is a go-getter with good communications skills; this person should be able to attend monthly meetings in person (Arlington Heights) or by phone. Someone who is innovative with a sales mentality that is able to go out into the community to retrieve donations is desired. The Committee typically meets one Wednesday per month during the morning.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 8/31/19

The Meals on Wheels Program delivers meals Monday-Friday between the hours of 11am and 1pm, excluding holidays that our center is closed. Our program is also a well-being check for isolated seniors who don't have daily contact. A Background check is required and some training will be provided. May be 1 to 2 weeks before you start delivering.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 12/31/19

Looking to serve community service hours for a court or school-mandated program? Community Threads resale store is currently accepting those who are seeking to complete hours required by courts and schools! We are able to provide a letter verifying all hours served to each volunteer. Serve anytime during our store hours M-F 10-9pm and Saturdays 10-7pm. Pick your own hours and begin your service within a day. Numerous tasks and jobs available such as sorting donations, merchandising items on the sales floor, customer service, item research, cleaning and more! Sit-down jobs available upon request.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/21/19

Lunch Buddies Mentoring at Euclid Elementary School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs reliable mentors like YOU to provide at-risk students the support they need to flourish in school and beyond. What: Lunch Buddies Mentoring offers students the chance to form stable, trusting relationships with non-family adults. Under the supervision of the school’s social worker, volunteers will work one on one with students, getting to know them by playing games and doing crafts. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check. When & Where: Lunch Buddies Mentoring will begin in late September and run until early June. The program takes place in 50 min. chunks on Mondays through Fridays from 10:45 am to 1:25 pm at Euclid Elementary School in Mount Prospect (1211 North Wheeling Rd, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056). Choose and commit to one day or more per week. Applicants must be 18 or over. Why: Research has proven that children who have at least one caring adult in their lives achieve more than those who do not. Plus, mentoring is a fun and rewarding experience. Volunteers have consistently reported that working with students has boosted their self-confidence and given them an incredible sense of satisfaction in knowing their contributions have positively impacted their mentees. Apply online today: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/lunch-buddies.

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 6/7/19

CHiL (Afterschool) Tutor at Cooper Middle School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs YOU to help disadvantaged youth get the academic support they need to succeed! What: CHiL (Cooper, Holmes, and London) is an afterschool tutoring program that offers homework help to low-income middle school students. Volunteers will work with small groups of students and under the direction of program staff. Where and When: We are now accepting applications for the fall semester, which is expected to begin in September and run through the end of November. Volunteer tutors are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Cooper Middle School (1050 Plum Grove Circle, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089). Choose and commit to one day or more each week. Mandatory orientation/training is TBD in September. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a background check. Why: Tutoring is a fun and rewarding experience. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with positively impacting those in need, volunteering in schools is an ideal way to meet new people, enhance your resume, and/or learn new skills. Completing community service may also help youth volunteers qualify for scholarships. Make a difference in child’s life. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Buffalo Grove, IL

Through 1/31/19

For today's elementary school generation, there has never been a time when email, video conferencing, and text messaging wasn't the norm. Yet, there's something to be said for old-school communication and the benefits it had. Join our Pen Pal program to help jump start these students' enthusiasm for writing and expanding their writing skills. Join a group of volunteers on Thursday once a month, from 1:00 - 2:45 pm, to engage in handwritten communication with elementary school students in one classroom. You will exchange information and ideas with an assigned student based on their teacher's classroom curriculum. All correspondence is supervised by the classroom teacher and the Senior Corps-RSVP project coordinator. Program runs from October through March. There is a student meet and greet in March. Refreshments and writing materials provided. Background Checks required.

Wheeling, IL

Through 6/28/19

CHiL (Afterschool) Tutor at London Middle School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs YOU to help at-risk students get on track to succeed! What: CHiL (Cooper, Holmes, and London) is an afterschool tutoring program that offers homework help to low-income middle school students. Volunteers will work with small groups of students and under the direction of program staff. Where and When: We are now accepting applications for the fall semester, which is expected to begin in September and run through the end of November. Volunteer tutors are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:15 pm at Jack London Middle School (1001 West Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090). Choose and commit to one day or more per week. Mandatory orientation and training is TBD in September. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check. Why: Tutoring is a fun and rewarding experience. Volunteers have consistently reported that working with students has boosted their self-confidence and given them an incredible sense of satisfaction in knowing their contributions have positively impacted the academic growth of their tutees. Make a difference in child’s life. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Wheeling, IL

Through 1/31/19

Help the restoration team restore the wonderful natural areas. The restoration team volunteers will remove non-native invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. Activities mostly on Sundays, all from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Meet at The Grove Interpretive Center. Bring work gloves if you have them.

Glenview, IL

9/29/18 9:00 AM +more

Volunteers needed for service to older adults through our Lunch at Pavilion Senior Congregate Dining program. Volunteers are needed for wait staff who will serve hot meals to seniors. Our program is restaurant style with table service. We also need volunteers for kitchen work including plating the food and kitchen clean-up. Volunteers should be able to be on their feet for at least an hour at a time. Service hours are between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Monday through Friday. Program is held at the St. Joseph the Worker Social Hall, 185 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090. Program will be moving to the Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center in 2019, located at 100 Community Blvd., Wheeling, IL 60090. This program is managed by the Village of Wheeling Human Services Department and sponsored in part by AgeOptions, and the Federal Administration of Community Living and the Illinois Department on Aging.

Barrington, IL

Through 8/30/19

CHiL (Afterschool) Tutor at Holmes Middle School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs YOU this fall to help at-risk students get on track to graduate! What: CHiL (Cooper, Holmes, and London) is a volunteer-based afterschool program that provides homework help to at-risk middle school students. In addition to academic support, CHiL at Holmes Middle School in Wheeling offers students social-emotional learning activities. Volunteers generally work with small groups of students and under the direction of program staff. Where and When: We are now accepting applications for the fall semester, which is expected to begin in September and run through the end of November. Volunteer tutors are needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:15 pm at Holmes Middle School (221 S. Wolf Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090). Choose and commit to one day or more each week. Mandatory orientation/training is TBD in September. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a background check. Why: Tutoring is a fun and rewarding experience. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with positively impacting those in need, volunteering in schools is an ideal way to meet new people, enhance your resume, and/or learn new skills. Completing community service may also help youth volunteers qualify for scholarships. Make a difference in child’s life. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Wheeling, IL

Through 1/31/19

The Arts Marketing is responsible for working under the direction of our Arts Coordinator to develop, facilitate and maintain the current marketing objectives. We expect knowledge of current marketing skills and to be eager to bring forward new ideas. We will be expecting a lot from you and we always want you to feel you can share your ideas and/or concerns with anyone involved in the organization.

Glenview, IL

Through 6/28/19