Hanover Township Senior Services Stars-n-Stripes Café server volunteers will greet customers after they are seated, ensure all items are on trays, deliver orders to customers, remove table numbers, assist with any side work, work as a team with other servers to ensure customer satisfaction, be a friendly welcoming face to all who visit the café. Excellent customer service skills follow Food Safety Basics and and follow basic hygiene and sanitation guidelines are needed. Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time. Must have visual, hearing and learning ability to sufficiently perform the essential functions defined. Must be able to life up to 20 pounds. Time commitment is 2 - 4 hours a week.

Bartlett, IL

Through 3/6/19

Substitute Drivers Needed One hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! As a Substitute HOME-DELIVERED MEALS Driver you’ll make an important difference in someone’s life by delivering nutritious meals and friendship. Substitute drivers are needed over the noon hour to help with our Meal-On-Wheels routes in Elk Grove and Schaumburg. You will use your vehicle to provide hot meals to home-bound senior citizens. Routes are kept within 5 miles of your location in Schaumburg or Elk Grove Townships. Kenneth Young Center provides community mental health and senior services to the northwest suburbs. Clients and their families come to us in some of their most desperate moments, and we help by providing: Service coordination and in-home services for frail elderly persons. Counseling for adults, children, families. Assessment, stabilization, linkage for adults/children in psychiatric crisis. Treatment, support, and recovery services for those with serious mental illness. Volunteer opportunities. To learn more about us please visit our website at: www.kennethyoung.org

Schaumburg, IL

Through 6/10/19

Use your GARDENING and PLANT skills to keep our Healing Gardens growing! Kenneth Young Center is a safety net for our neighbors in need. Our mission is to "help people feel good, do better, and find solutions." Part of our healing process is providing clients with an inviting and nurturing environment. We have many plants in our building-space, and we have a beautiful space outside to experience the calming presence of nature--our Healing Garden. ONE HOUR a WEEK is all it may take! We need one or two volunteers for one hour a week to water the plants in the office building throughout the year. During the Spring and Summer months, it would be great if you could also tend to our Healing Garden. We are conveniently located in Elk Grove Village, and we ask that you be available during the week. A wonderful quote by Tennessee Williams says it all: "Where flowers bloom so does Hope." Won't you help us plant the seeds of hope for your neighbors? You'll be so glad you did. For more information about us, visit: www.kennethyoung.org

Elk Grove Village, IL

Through 12/25/18

Donation of new backpacks and new school supplies needed for the Apple Tree Campaign. Collection of supplies takes place July 4 - July 28 and will be distributed to underprivileged students so that they can start the school year prepared and ready to learn. Volunteers are also needed for the sorting of donations and to assist the children on distribution days Aug 3, Aug 4 and Aug 5. Several time shifts are available. Open to all ages. For information about donating or volunteering "express interest" for this opportunity. You will be contacted by the Township.

Palatine, IL

Through 7/28/18

Hair care professionals needed to provide free back to school haircuts for those children in the Apple Tree Program (a program offering complimentary school supplies and backpacks to underprivileged children.) Volunteers are needed a few hours each day between August 3 - August 5. Children are in kindergarten through 8th grade. To volunteer "express interest" for this opportunity, you will be contacted by the Township office to schedule a date and time.

Palatine, IL

Through 8/4/18

Bring your expertise in marketing, finance, technology or fundraising to the Board of Directors at the Palatine Township Senior Center. We are looking for motivated people to energize our team and bring fresh ideas to the table. The Board coordinates several projects throughout the year, including our annual Caring Hearts Gala. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., plus 4 hours per month for specific committee work. Volunteer must be 21 years old and older.

Palatine, IL

Through 3/6/19

Sorters graciously accept boxes and bags full of donated items from members of our community (and, occasionally politely decline items we unfortunately cannot accept). Then, often working together, the sorter(s) will inspect the items for damage and put them into the appropriate categories for further pricing and processing (eg. women’s clothing, kid's toys, books, etc.). Depending on the section, items may also be placed on a hanger, receive a tag or size sticker, etc. Items that are out of season are bagged and stored for pick-up from our recycler. Sorters are also always looking out for special treasures (high-end, name brand items, items with tags, some antiques, etc.). The specifics of our sorting system are learned through on-the-job training. Large group up to 25 volunteers are welcome!

Elk Grove Village, IL

Through 3/1/19

Bring your smiles and help seniors enjoy a nice lunch time meal and activities. The program's activities include bingo, music, games and presentations on health and nutrition. Volunteers serve lunch, prepare and clean up table and kitchen areas, and check in program participants. In this fast-paced environment volunteer must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 20lbs. Orientation will be provided. A background check is required for all volunteers. Volunteers must be 16 yrs. & older.

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

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 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. Refreshments and writing materials provided. Background Checks required.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/28/19

Educational Opportunity- Test Scorers Needed District 214 Community Education, Read to Learn program is seeking Test Scorers to assist with the assessment process for our Adult Edcuation classes. The Read to Learn program uses the Test of Adult Basic Education to assess our adult learners. As a Test Scorer you will be required to hand grade reading and writing tests using a scoring stencil. Mandatory training will take place on Tuesday, August 7th from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon or Wednesday, August 8th from 6:30-8:30. Once training is completed, you will be assigned to assist at one of our 12 locations the week of August 27th through August 31st, for a time commitment of 3 hours at each site. You may choose your desired location and time according to our schedule.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 8/6/18

Educatonal Opportuntiy- Test Assessor District 214 Community Education, Read to Learn program is seeking Test Assessors to assist us with evaluating the expository writing of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Clas-E assessment. As a Test Assessor for Read to Learn, you will use your knowledge and judgement to hand score adult student responses based on a rubric provided. You will be trained to provide scoring criteria consistently and accurately. Training and test scoring will take place at the Forest View Educational Center located at 2121 S. Goebbert Road, on Friday, September 7th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 9/7/18

Help with 1 day blood drives held in your community in partnership with businesses and schools. You will be greeting donors, serving refreshments and educating these precious donors on the importance and impact of their donation. Orientation and training is provided.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/14/19

Substitute Drivers Needed One hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! As a Substitute HOME-DELIVERED MEALS Driver you’ll make an important difference in someone’s life by delivering nutritious meals and friendship. Substitute drivers are needed over the noon hour to help with our Meal-On-Wheels routes in Elk Grove and Schaumburg. You will use your vehicle to provide hot meals to home-bound senior citizens. Routes are kept within 5 miles of your location in Schaumburg or Elk Grove Townships. Kenneth Young Center provides community mental health and senior services to the northwest suburbs. Clients and their families come to us in some of their most desperate moments, and we help by providing: Service coordination and in-home services for frail elderly persons. Counseling for adults, children, families. Assessment, stabilization, linkage for adults/children in psychiatric crisis. Treatment, support, and recovery services for those with serious mental illness. Volunteer opportunities. To learn more about us please visit our website at: www.kennethyoung.org

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/10/19

Mature individuals with good language and communication skills needed to staff a Legal Self Help Center at the Rolling Meadows courthouse. Volunteers must have basic computer skills and be willing to volunteer on a regular basis at least 1 time per month on Friday mornings from 9:00 AM until Noon. Volunteers assist people with civil court cases who do not have a lawyer, primarily by helping them access a legal self help website. There is some training involved.

Rolling Meadows, IL

Through 7/11/19

Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents, staff and visitors as they shop in The General Store. Assist residents with their shopping Ring up the purchased items Operate electronic cash register (it's easy!) Display merchandise including restocking A GREAT opportunity to interact with and help residents. Available shifts: M-F 8am-11am; 11am-2pm; 2pm-6pm Saturday and Sunday 12 am - 4pm Volunteers will receive individual training from the Volunteer Manager.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/28/19

Position: Receptionist/Greeter Purpose/Objective: Assisting the main receptionist in answering and managing incoming phone calls in a timely and efficient manner. Location: Northwest Compass, 1300 W. Northwest Highway, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Responsibilities: Answer incoming phone calls, directing the clients to the correct department, and answering any questions they may have. Must be passionate about our Mission, and be able to be agreeable to our policy and liability terms, and consent for a background check. Qualifications: Must have strong communication and organizational skills, and should be comfortable speaking on the phone. Prior experience working a multi-line phone system is preferred. Time Commitment: As needed on a consistent basis. Flexible days and hours in congruence with normal office hours. Training/Support Provided: Orientation and training will be provided by Administrative Assistant. Supervisor: Maria Rose Gomez, Administrative Assistant.

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 1/20/19

Are you a hostess at heart? Do you like helping others? Cumberland Cafe is looking for servers to help deliver trays to patrons, clear tables, wipe down table and chairs, refill coffee and help maintain cleanliness in the cafe. Volunteers are needed in the morning at 8:00 a.m. or the afternoon at 3:00. Any day(s) of the week would be of great help.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 1/15/19

Volunteer at our Thrift Store, and you will receive training and experience in all areas of Retail Sales. Assist in stocking sales floor, stock rotation, displays and organization of merchandise. Sort and price merchandise in accordance to quality and pricing guidelines. Greet and thank donors and customers for their contributions. Sort donations into various categories according to Community Threads policies and procedures. Operate cash register accurately and efficiently. Report supply needs to manager. Greet and thank donors and customers for their contributions.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/21/19

Volunteer groundskeepers assist the Maintenance staff to maintain all outdoor areas of the campsite. They will plant, weed, prune, and rake landscaped areas generally keeping the grounds neat and tidy. Groundskeepers must like to work outdoors and have knowledge of plants, trees, and shrubs. They should be able to lift 20 lbs. and operate small gas and electric powered equipment. Some mechanical ability is a plus. They must also be able to work independently without supervision. All volunteers must be able to pass a background check. Volunteers are required to attend an orientation tour of the campsite and will receive further training from the Maintenance staff. Time Commitment – Groundskeepers are required to work one shift per week. Each shift is 4 hours in length 8AM-4PM April through November.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 11/30/18

Volunteer job purpose Many of our clients require assistance navigating their Medicare, Medicare supplement, or Medicare managed services. The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor position exists to advise and answer questions regarding health insurance. Volunteer Requirements Satisfactorily complete the initial SHIP training session on Medicare and Medicaid. This training is five (5) half day sessions completed all in the same week. The location of the training varies within Cook County based on the date of the training. Center of Concern will help with the training registration and will provide a stipend to cover food and travel. -Conduct individual health insurance counseling sessions, serving as their advocate and advisor - Maintain the confidentiality of the client - Maintain objective counsel without conflict of interest or preference for particular insurance companies and without recommending any specific insurance policies - Assist clients with filing claims for Medicare and Medicare Supplemental health insurance - Complete a counseling report for each session and submit reports online at the end of each month - Represent SHIP counseling at community groups or pertinent audiences - Attend ongoing education programs - Commit to working 8-10 hours per month - Must not be employed by the health insurance industry -Volunteers will be required to sign up for one morning or one afternoon a week - Monday - Thursday. Benefits SHIP Counselors will benefit from a broad network through the SHIP program and the Center of Concern staff and volunteers. Counselors will gain detailed knowledge of Medicare policies and programs. Counselors will gain valuable experience as personal coaches and respected advisers. Satisfaction of giving back to the community and serving others. This is a Skill Based Volunteer (SBV) Opportunity.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 2/28/19

The Volunteer Information Technology Manager is responsible for maintaining computer hardware, software, networks and helping with agency computer needs. The IT Manager may work in unison with other volunteers to manage the agency’s daily computer/telephone needs. The Information Technology Manager reports to the Senior Administrative Officer. Manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation, and recommendations about future planning within the Agency’s technology needs. 1. Manage information technology and computer systems 2. Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software 3. Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access 4. Secure resources to meet the agency’s communications needs.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 7/31/19

Volunteers are needed for either 2 hour OR 4 hour shifts for the day of the Block Party. Duties will include running one of the game tables for the participants at the Block Party. Duties will be assigned prior to the date of event.

Niles, IL

8/25/18 10:00 AM

Transport residents to and from Chapel for daily Mass via a wheelchair. 1. Go to first and second floor of the Health Care Center and pick-up residents wishing to attend Mass in Chapel. 2. Remain in Chapel during Mass to determine residents' needs. 3. Return resident to unit after Mass. Volunteer must be 16 years & older.

Wheeling, IL

Through 7/4/19

The Center for Enriched Living exists so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life. We have social, recreational, and engaging activities for teens and adults with disabilities. Our members are directly involved in the planning of their programs and everyone is encouraged to participate at their comfort level. We are currently looking for volunteers for our Friday evening program for the summer session (June 15 through August 17, 7-9pm). Come and socialize and create happy memories for adults with developmental disabilities! Volunteers assist staff with fun activities such as sports, art, cooking, and more! We do ask volunteers to commit to coming every Friday for the entire session. Contact us today for an application and to take the next step to get involved!

Riverwoods, IL

Through 8/17/18

The 31st Annual Community Paint-A-Thon is recruiting volunteer painters for Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, (rain date will be set for the following week by the house team leader you are assigned). Corporate paint day is Friday, September 14, 2018. Training dates and paint pick up are August 15th and 22nd. Volunteers must sign up before July 1, 2018. Sign up is extended through 7/31-if interested please express interest. This is a great event for your corporate, community, youth or church group to participate in, open to individuals too. Be a part of this heartwarming community event and join in the fun to paint the homes of low income area seniors, veterans and/or disabled in the NW Suburbs, who cannot paint their homes themselves. Typical group sizes can range from 10 - 25 volunteers. Volunteers must be 14 years & older. All supplies are provided. Contact for details or check out our website link https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/Paint-A-Thon

Through 7/31/18