Volunteers help Marklund make everyday life possible for our residents and students by assisting them with therapeutic, recreational and educational activities, reading a favorite story, or just being a new face to see during the day. They provide many daily life experiences while freeing up staff to provide 24-hour specialized care. Residential Activities: Monday - Thursday (Between 3:30p-6:15p) Activity Times: 3:30p.m.- 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m.- 5:45p.m. 5:00p.m.- 6:15p.m. Activities include: Playing games with our residents (Bingo, Pictionary, Hangman, etc.), outdoor games, adapted sports, reading, arts & crafts, and more. Community Outings: Days/locations vary each month, a calendar with scheduled activities & community outing opportunities is available each month.

Elgin, IL

Through 9/30/19

We are seeking individuals who have an interest in becoming a REST Companion (Respite Education and Support Tools) to assist caregivers in Bloomingdale Township. Interested individuals will provide respite (a short break) for someone who is caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities, those who are aging, and/or those using mental health services. *REST Companions, must be residents of Bloomingdale Township, attend a 4 hour or 8-hour REST Companion training, and agree to provide at least 8 hours of respite per month for one year. Express interest for additional information and to learn how to register for an upcoming REST Companion course.

Bloomingdale, IL

1/21/19 9:00 AM

We are looking for a bilingual (Spanish speaking) volunteer to help with childcare on Thursday afternoons through August from 11:00am to 12:00pm at our Streamwood location. This opportunity includes supervising 2 children and often times providing them with an activity while a therapy session is going on. This position requires a background check.

Streamwood, IL

Through 8/31/19

Gift shop assistance to provide guests information on artists' works and provide bios on the artist. Training will be provided including locations of items and use of cash register. Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 3. Consistent scheduling of work day(s) is requested.

Schaumburg, IL

Through 10/17/19

Help with general cleaning of gallery exhibit space, collection areas and offices. Must be able to clean and dust glass exhibit cases. Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10 to 3 when services are needed.

Schaumburg, IL

Through 10/17/19

For our annual Heal, Hope, Grow Gala in April, we work with groups such as offices, clubs, and friends to collaborate on our Silent Auction Baskets. Groups adopt a silent auction package-- with 10 or so people contributing 1 or 2 items each amazing, fully loaded baskets are created! Each year, we aim to raise $10,000 at the silent auction, and we are not able to do that without the involvement of volunteers. We can provide basket ideas and helpful tips, but all themes are welcome!

Hoffman Estates, IL

Through 4/1/19

Special Olympics Snow Shoeing Coach Needed Must be able to coach S.O Snow Shoeing and understand rules of the sport. Volunteers need to complete a CLASS A certification paid for by Little City When: Fridays 3:00-4:00 November 2nd through February 1st Where: Little City Foundation 1760 W. Algonquin, Palatine IL 60067

Palatine, IL

Through 2/1/19

Special Olympics Basketball Coach Needed Must be able to coach S.O basketball and understand rules of the sport. Volunteers need to complete a CLASS A certification paid for by Little City When: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 November 1st through March 17th Where: Little City Foundation 1760 W. Algonquin, Palatine IL 60067

Palatine, IL

Through 3/17/19

Be a visible presence to help make our preserves welcoming and inviting to all visitors as you are out enjoying the preserves. Trail watch play a very important role by being additional eyes and ears for our Forest Preserve police. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, attend a new volunteer training and have to pass a criminal background check. This new Volunteer Training will be taught in January, May and October each year.

Cook County, IL

Through 12/11/19

Volunteer instructors present one or more of a dozen hands-on group seminars that cover every aspect of job search: setting SMART goals; advanced job search techniques, job search plan development, researching and targeting prospects, branding, resume writing, connecting, interviewing, LinkedIn/social media, and more. Our greatest need is for presenters who can present specific content, and lead a group in discussion.  Since the presenters will be talking about the importance of LinkedIn in the job search, it is strongly recommend the presenter have a LinkedIn profile as well.  In addition, a professional demeanor and appearance is required.  (Volunteer presenters need to present themselves as though job ready and it is recommended they dress professionally, as though they were ready to interview or begin work.)   Equally important is follow through on the presentation date they commit to. We look to our volunteer presenters to bring the passion. We provide the training framework, audience and promotion of the seminar. A key strength of our program is that our volunteer presenters bring their experiences from a variety of industries and career backgrounds, including, but not limited to, technology, engineering, human resources, risk management, training, technology as well as sales and marketing. This is a Skill Based Volunteer (SBV) Opportunity.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 8/30/19

This is an unforgettable prom night experience for adults with intellectual disabilities. We looking for a photographer for a couple of hours to take pictures of the beginning of the night.

Arlington Heights, IL

2/8/19 4:30 PM

This is an unforgettable prom night experience for adults with intellectual disabilities. We are looking for someone to style the ladies' hair for the prom dance. 

Arlington Heights, IL

2/8/19 4:30 PM

This is an unforgettable prom night experience for adults with intellectual disabilities. We are looking for buddies to be with our clients.  Would be a red carpet experience with dinner and dancing. 

Arlington Heights, IL

2/8/19 4:30 PM

"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 10/10/19

Read to Learn Adult Literacy/Volunteer Program: Volunteer tutors work one-to-one with adults to improve basic reading and writing skills. Classes meet for 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. All volunteers must attend training. Our next training session is scheduled for January 18th or January 19th, 2019 from 8:30-4:00 p.m. at Forest View Educational Center. Volunteer tutors must have a high school diploma or a GED and be at least 18 years of age. Orientation will be provided.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 11/14/19

We are recruiting new members for Senior Corps-RSVP, a retired and senior volunteer program for people 55+, to help students at life - The District 214 Transition Program complete a service learning project about veterans. They are making paracord bracelets for active duty servicemembers and could use your help making them! If you are a veteran that would like to talk about your experiences or the topic in general, we would love to have you as well! Learn more about Senior Corps-RSVP here: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/rsvp-membership No prior skills necessary. Volunteer as little as one hour during the school day. Must be 55 or older to join Senior Corps-RSVP May need to undergo a background check.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 1/31/19

We are recruiting new members for Senior Corps-RSVP, a retired and senior volunteer program for people 55+, to help students at life - The District 214 Transition Program with a service learning project about pet welfare. They are prepping fleece that will be used to by middle school students in Wheeling to make no-sew blankets for local animal shelters and could use your help! Learn more about Senior Corps-RSVP here: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/rsvp-membership No prior skills necessary. Will mostly consist of helping to measure and cut fleece. Volunteer as little as one hour during the school day. Must be 55 or older to join Senior Corps-RSVP May need to undergo a background check.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/29/19

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

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 10/9/19

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

Looking for organizations or clubs to host a one-time opportunity or dedicate one day a month and recruit volunteers from your organization to volunteer at the Community Closet. We will train the lead person(s) who would oversee the sorting of clothes, replenish rooms with inventory and if comfortable can grow into a role to also be involved with managing the closet for just volunteers and or with shoppers checking them in and out on the days they are assigned.

Palatine, IL

Through 10/31/19

Need to fulfill court-mandated hours? We let you serve ANYTIME the store is open. No need to schedule shifts - just drop in and serve! For those completing school mandated hours (Harper Promise, NHS, Palatine Life), contact us to sign up for shifts. It's easy and accessible! We have helped hundreds of individuals successfully complete their court or school ordered service with ease. Our environment is welcoming and we offer a break room, kitchen area, and restrooms. Your service helps create funds that provide housing and resources for homeless women and children. Complete your service hours and make a difference at Community Threads! Contact us and let's get started!

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 11/28/19

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 underserved 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 spring semester, which is expected to begin in January and run through the end of March. 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

CHiL (Afterschool) Tutor at London Middle School Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs YOU to help underserved 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 spring semester, which is expected to begin in January and run through the end of March. 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 students. Make a difference in child’s life. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Wheeling, IL

Through 1/31/19

We are recruiting new members for Senior Corps-RSVP, a retired and senior volunteer program for people 55+, to help students in the ELSP program at Jack London Middle School with a service learning project about pet welfare. They are prepping fleece that will be used to make no-sew blankets for local animal shelters and could use your help! Learn more about Senior Corps-RSVP and sign up here: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/rsvp-membership Volunteer from 2:00-3:15pm during the school day. No prior skills necessary. Will consist of helping to measure and cut fleece. May have to undergo a background check.

Wheeling, IL

Through 2/1/19

To provide companionship to residents in the Health Care Center. 1. Review folder prior to visits to become familiar with instructions for visit. 2. Visit one-on-one with assigned residents in the Health Care Center. 3. Comment on resident's response to visit (expressing joy, willingness to connect). Volunteer must be 16 years & older.

Wheeling, IL

Through 7/4/19

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. Next scheduled date is Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Glenview, IL

2/10/19 9:00 AM

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 spring semester, which is expected to begin in January and run through the end of March. 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