Urgent Community Partner Needs: COVID-19 Relief
Blood Donations Needed
Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. To put it bluntly, the demand for blood is constant. Vitalant needs your help to ensure there is blood available for patients in need. The response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused schools, businesses and places of worship to cancel upcoming blood drives. This is putting our blood supply at risk. Right now, there is an urgent need for healthy donors to continue to donate blood to ensure hospital patients have what they need to survive. Patients cannot wait for coronavirus to go away. An available blood supply is critical for them as they undergo cancer treatment, surgeries or fight traumatic injuries. If you are healthy and eligible to donate, please consider donating blood, platelets, plasma or red cells to help these patients. Donating blood only takes one hour and we have 17 community donation centers in the Chicagoland area. If you are able to donate, please visit www.vitalant.org or call 877.25VITAL and schedule your donation today. Vitalant is absolutely committed to safety for patients, donors and our communities. Learn more about Vitalant’s response to coronavirus. Thank you for your dedication to helping patients who need donated blood to survive, heal and recover.
Arlington Heights, IL
Sew Masks for Inserts
We have the filter inserts, but we do need help sewing these masks. We are currently serving over 400 individuals residentially in approximately 60 homes. If you (or anyone you know) is able to sew, here are instructions on how to sew a mask. If you are able to help with the masks, please let Shama Valame know by e-mailing her at svalame@clearbrook.org. We will be accepting mask donations at our main location Monday – Friday 10:00am-2:00pm The address of our office location is 1835 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights IL We are still running low on toilet paper.
Arlington Heights, IL
PADS Volunteer
JOURNEYS | The Road Home is in urgent need of volunteers. Since we are a social service agency for the homeless, we are required to stay open, however, we have shelters that are closing due to the virus and lack of volunteers. We are looking for all volunteers, new and current that are under 60 years old. We have put that rule in place since the CDC recommended that the 60 and older population takes social distancing more seriously, since they are more susceptible. 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 are 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) We have canceled all in-person orientations and have created an electronic orientation, so when you express interest, you will be forwarded the presentation.
Palatine, IL
Front Desk Assistant
JOURNEYS | The Road Home is in urgent need of volunteers. Since we are a social service agency for the homeless, we are required to stay open. Front Desk volunteers at the HOPE Center under 60 years old are needed. We have put that rule in place since the CDC recommended that the 60 and older population takes social distancing more seriously, since they are more susceptible. Join our dedicated team of volunteers who are the first to welcome our clients into the HOPE Center. Front Desk Assistants are responsible for general office tasks such as greeting clients, serving meals, assisting the HOPE Center case managers, filing, etc. Don't have any office experience? That's fine, we will have one of our very talented current volunteers show you the ropes! We are looking for all volunteers, new and current. We have canceled all in-person orientations and have created an electronic orientation, so when you express interest, you will be forwarded the presentation.
Palatine, IL
Donation Needs
In order to keep all of our operations running, JOURNEYS | The Road Home needs your help! Items needed are small denomination gift cards for client needs, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, bottled water and kitchen supplies listed on the JOURNEYS Amazon Wishlist. If you are able, we would appreciate this much needed and valued support. Monetary donations are the most needed at this time to meet the unique needs this situation brings.
Palatine, IL
Wheeling Township Food Pantry *Donations only needed. Volunteers not needed *
During this critical time, donations to the Food Pantry are welcome and appreciated. Volunteers in the Food Pantry are not needed at this time. The Wheeling Township Food Pantry is remaining open to serve the community. We are dispensing pre-packed bags of food. The list of most needed items are: Beans Cereal Fruit Mac & cheese Meat/protein (ravioli, chili, beef stew, etc.) Potatoes (boxed liked mashed, scalloped, au gratin, etc.) Soups (not broth) Stuffing Tuna *** Monetary Donations should be made to Wheeling Township Emergency Fund, Inc. ***
Arlington Heights, IL
Provide Donations from Home
The children and families we serve at Shelter, Inc. need gift cards to purchase basic items like food, toilet paper, diapers and wipes. Gift cards from major retailers like Jewel, Aldi, Target, Walmart and Amazon can be purchased online and sent to us via email at shelter@shelter-inc.org. Gift cards sent via email can be used immediately to purchase needed items or sent directly to families in need. Donate to our Family Crisis fund here: https://shelterinc.salsalabs.org/Shelter FamilyCrisisFundDonationForm/. Needed items (such as toilet paper, diapers, or cleaning supplies) can be purchased online and sent to us directly through our AmazonSmile Charity List here: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1BYNA2GUELQAO/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl With all the changes that are happening in our world right now, there is one thing that is constant: Shelter is here 24 hours a day 365 days a year for our community. If you are able, please help us today provide for the most vulnerable in our community. We are in this together.
Arlington Heights, IL
Palatine Township Food Pantry
The Palatine Township Food Pantry is remaining open to serve the community and will continue to accept donations. We rely on and appreciate all nonperishable donations. Food drives are always needed to keep our shelves stocked, but each and every individual donation adds up, enabling us to fulfill our mission. Any donation will be appreciated! Need immediately: Snacks (crackers/chips/etc.) Peanut Butter and Jelly Spaghetti Sauce Recurring donations needed: Coffee 100% Juice Bottles or Boxes Pancake Mix and Pancake Syrup Granola Bars Oatmeal Condiments – Ketchup, Mustard, Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise Pasta Sauce Baby Wipes Disposable Diapers (Size 5 and 6) Liquid Dish Soap Laundry Soap Cleaning Products Personal Products (shampoos, soap, feminine products) PAPER GROCERY BAGS gift cards to local food stores in $5, $10 & $20 increments Monetary donations are also appreciated and are fully tax deductible. The name of the charitable organization is the Palatine Township Needy Family Fund. As a member of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, monetary donations are used to buy both nonperishable and fresh food in bulk at greatly reduced prices.
Palatine, IL
Home Delivered Meals Driver
Drivers for Palatine Township are needed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:30 am - 12:00 pm to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Drivers will pick up the meals at the Palatine senior center and deliver to clients within Palatine Township. Contact Guiselle Vega at 847-991-1112 ext. 227 to make a difference in your community today.
Palatine, IL
WEEKDAY Home-Delivered Meals Drivers for Elk Grove Township
Home-Delivered Meals Drivers for Elk Grove Township (One Weekday per Week during normal business week) A little over one hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! Home-Delivered Meals Drivers make a big difference in an older adult’s life. Last year our regular meals Drivers delivered over 36,000 meals to at-risk, home-bound, older adults in Elk Grove Township and Schaumburg Townships. You use your vehicle to provide hot and nutritious meals, wellness checks and a friendly smile to home-bound older adults. Routes run during the noon hour. Routes are kept within 8 miles of your location in Elk Grove Township Each route takes about one and one-half hours to complete (from about 11:30 AM to 1 PM) Routes are driven during the normal business week (Mondays through Fridays; no weekends) (Kenneth Young Center is a local, community mental health and older adult services provider. For almost 50 years, we have served people to help them feel good, do better and find solutions. For more information, visit our website at www.kennethyoung.org )
Elk Grove Village, IL
WEEKDAY Home-Delivered Meals Drivers for Schaumburg Township
Home-Delivered Meals Drivers for Schaumburg Township One Weekday per Week A little over one hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! Home-Delivered Meals Drivers make a big difference in an older adult’s life. Last year our regular meals drivers delivered over 36,000 meals to at-risk, home-bound, older adults in Schaumburg Township and Elk Grove Townships. You use your vehicle to provide hot and nutritious meals, wellness checks and a friendly smile to home-bound older adults. Routes run during the noon hour. Routes are kept within 8 miles of your location in Schaumburg Township Each route takes about one and one-half hours to complete (from about 11:30 AM to 1 PM) Routes are driven during the normal business week (Mondays through Fridays; no weekends) (Kenneth Young Center is a local, community mental health and older adult services provider. For almost 50 years, we have served people to help them feel good, do better and find solutions. For more information, visit our website at www.kennethyoung.org )
Hoffman Estates, IL
Food Pantry and Care Package Donations-Schaumburg Twp
We have a great need for donations to our food pantry at the moment. Our pantry has ramped up service and we are doing a drive thru OR home delivery option based on a person’s circumstance. Paper products and cleaning supplies are in serious demand (including toilet paper). We are also looking for care packages for older adults who might be isolated (things like books, decks of cards, puzzles, word search books, adult coloring books, etc.). We have limited our building access to staff only to help with containment. Your contributions would be most appreciated. You could prepare a package, or bring bulk items like books and we can assemble.
Hoffman Estates, IL
Help Replenish Supplies
Connections for the Homeless is open and needs your help more than ever. Our supplies are going quickly. Donate extra travel-sized tolietries and pump hand sanitizers, Clorox wipes, and other cleaning supplies. Donate ponchos, umbrellas, men and women's underwear, adult socks, spring jackets, hand warmers Donate shelf stable items (especially canned tuna and chicken, peanut butter, canned ravioli, soups/stews, frozen chicken, canned fruit, eggs, etc.) to help keep participants and food insecure community members fed Please Express Interest below to confirm needs and drop-off information. Thank you for your support!
Evanston, IL
Meals to Seniors in DuPage County
DuPage Senior Citizens Council is looking for volunteers to help deliver shelf stable meals to seniors in DuPage County. Directions provided but a GPS device would be helpful and there is a short orientation prior to assignment. Contact Cathy Jordan, Volunteer Services Director, at 630-746-0909
Lombard, IL
Protective Supplies Needed
At Lambs Farm, we currently need PPE (personal protective equipment) supplies for our staff to use while caring for participants. Supplies needed include: gloves goggles gowns alcohol thermometers Please send supplies directly to: Lambs Farm Attn: Vicky Raier or Katie Bouwens 14245 Rockland Road Libertyville, IL 60048
Libertyville, IL
Support to Continue Services
Home of the Sparrow is soliciting donations to address the immediate and long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. WE NEED YOUR HELP to keep our doors open, to help the women and children of Home of the Sparrow and those who may need our services during this time. Donations can be made at https://www.hosparrow.org/donate/ Home of the Sparrow's mission is to provide Hope, Opportunity, and Support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Home of the Sparrow provides Transitional Shelter, Housing, Rental Assistance, Supportive Services, and also operates Community Threads Thrift Store in Arlington Heights, and 7 Sparrows Nest Thrift Stores in Cary, Palatine, McHenry, Mundelein, Third Lake, Woodstock, Algonquin.
McHenry, IL
Shop for WINGS online
You can shop for specific needed items from our WINGS Wish List on Amazon and have it shipped straight to our office. If you prefer to shop at a different store online, please purchase items from the list below and ship them to our Main Office: WINGS Program, Inc. Attention: Tabitha 5104 Tollview Drive, Suite B Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Group Home Pen-Friend
Looking for a way to help? If so we have a wonderful way for you to bring some joy to our residents while they are self-quarantining. Our Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) program is inviting you to become a CILA Pen-Friend by sending cards to our group homes. If interested, you can indicate in your card that you would like our residents to send you a card back. You can send your cards, drawings or letters to the following address: Attn. CILA Activity Managers 1815 W. Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Online Ambassador
Want to help kids and families achieve social and emotional health while you're practicing social distancing? Sign up to be an online ambassador for our organization! Lovingly referred to as "Bridge Connectors", our online ambassadors help spread the word about the vital work The Bridge Youth and Family Services does in the community. Follow us on Facebook, like and share our posts, read and forward our emails--these small but mighty virtual actions all really add up and allows our counselors to continue to provide crisis and counseling services to youth and their families. Express Interest and we'll follow up with an email on how to get started. This is a virtual volunteering opportunity.
Online ‘Cirque du Soirée Gala
The Bridge Youth & Family Services invites you to support their 55 years of helping children, teens and families in Palatine and surrounding communities. Our ‘Cirque du Soirée Gala has changed from in-person to virtual and will be held online from April 24 through May 2. As the current health crisis has interrupted plans to host the Gala in person, the need to raise funds for The Bridge’s mental health counseling and crisis interventions is as critical as ever. We are inviting the public to participate in the virtual gala and learn of The Bridge Youth & Family Services’ vital role in the community, as well as connect with invested neighbors virtually from the comfort of their homes. Guests will also have a chance to buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win the grand prize of $3,000, $1500 for 2nd and $500 for 3rd. An early bird drawing with the chance to win $100 will be held online on Monday, April 6 and final prizes awarded on April 18. Those interested in buying a raffle ticket, viewing and bidding on items, or making a donation should visit: https://bridgegala2020.givesmart.com.
Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Senior Driving Assistance
"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
Summer PADS Volunteer - Church of the Incarnation
Summer is an especially rough time to be homeless in Illinois. High heat and humidity lead to many deaths among the medically vulnerable. Our homeless neighbors are no exception. Church of the Incarnation will be providing shelter each Thursday evening from May - September. The shifts and opportunities available are 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). Please Express Interest for more information about how to get involved this summer!
Arlington Heights, IL
Provide Checkbook Support
Looking for volunteers to provide our clients with help in balancing their checkbooks. This would be about 2 to 3 times a week.
Arlington Heights, IL
Summer PADS Volunteer - St. Colette Catholic Church
Summer is an especially rough time to be homeless in Illinois. High heat and humidity lead to many deaths among the medically vulnerable. Our homeless neighbors are no exception. St. Colette Catholic Church will be providing shelter each Saturday evening from May - September. The shifts and opportunities available are 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). Please Express Interest for more information about how to get involved this summer!
Rolling Meadows, IL
Legal Self Help Center Volunteer
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
JOURNEYS | The Road Home - Young Professionals Board Member
About JOURNEYS | The Road Home is a non-profit agency providing both shelter and social services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in north/northwest suburban Cook County. JOURNEYS’ Young Professionals Board (YPB) members are caring and committed young professionals on a mission to encourage philanthropy and volunteerism amongst their peers, while broadening community awareness and involvement with the homeless in our area. YPB members are entrepreneurial, ambitious individuals dedicated to advancing the efforts of JOURNEYS through volunteering, fundraising, networking, and community engagement opportunities. Join members between the ages of 21-39 and attend exciting fundraising and networking events with JOURNEYS. Change the story for men, women, and families in 37 communities across our region who need our help. Why Join the YPB? In becoming a member, you will have the opportunity to plan and attend fundraisers, meet new people and attend networking events. You will become part of the next generation of leadership helping JOURNEYS achieve its mission. Benefits of Membership -Professional and leadership development opportunities through committee and event chairmanship -Exclusive volunteer opportunities -Member name listing on the JOURNEYS website and YPB Facebook page -Gain knowledge and understanding of the nonprofit sector -Network with other young professionals in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago -Have fun in a meaningful way! Membership Expectations -Set/achieve personal fundraising goals -Attend 3 of the 4 YPB meetings -Participate on board committees -Support and attend YPB fundraising efforts/events -Attend a JOURNEYS Volunteer Orientation How to Join Express Interest to learn how apply to become a member of the YPB
Palatine, IL
Summer PADS Volunteer - Willow Creek Community Church
Summer is an especially rough time to be homeless in Illinois. High heat and humidity lead to many deaths among the medically vulnerable. Our homeless neighbors are no exception. Willow Creek Community Church will be providing shelter each Monday evening from May - September. The shifts and opportunities available are 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). Please Express Interest for more information about how to get involved this summer!
Des Plaines, IL
Young Professionals Board
The Bridge Youth and Family Service's Young Professionals Board is made up of budding business-minded folks who want to network and raise funds for an outstanding cause: the social and emotional health of kids and families. The Young Professionals Board meets monthly, plans a fundraising event, and helps staff our yearly gala. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for up-and-coming professionals.
Palatine, IL
Summer PADS Volunteer - Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Summer is an especially rough time to be homeless in Illinois. High heat and humidity lead to many deaths among the medically vulnerable. Our homeless neighbors are no exception. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will be providing shelter each Wednesday evening from May - September. The shifts and opportunities available are 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). Please Express Interest for more information about how to get involved this summer!
Wheeling, IL
Group Opportunity to Help at Community Closet
PATH’s Community Closet offers gently used clothing attire for newborn to adult all year long. After a minimal donation is made of $1 per person, families can choose clothing for their entire family. PATH is a 100% volunteer-run organization. We rely on social workers from partnered organizations to refer families to shop at the Community Closet. The Community Closet is stocked generously by donors locally and by organizations. We also provide school-age children with new socks and underwear. Volunteer opportunities for individuals, organizations or clubs are available on a one-time basis for 1-25 people or we can arrange a group to a dedicate one day each month. Tasks are sorting through donations, replenishing rooms with new donations, boxing up sorted clothes, straightening up rooms and more. It can be a great team building event while helping PATH and families that shop the closet. We also welcome your support organizing a drive for winter coats, snow pants, boots, new socks and underwear to help stock the closet. Come join our team, being better together.
Palatine, IL
Junior Board Opportunity - Emerging Leaders
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
Monday Morning Receptionist
Be the first friendly face and voice to welcome visitors and clients at our front desk. Duties would include answering phones, taking detailed messages, making reassurance calls to home bound seniors, and assisting with general office duties. Data entry skills would be a plus but not a necessity. In need of MON Afternoon 12-4 pm , TUESDAY 9am -12noon and 12noon -4pm, FRIDAY morning 9 am - Noon
Des Plaines, IL
WEEKDAY Home-Delivered Meals Drivers for Schaumburg Township
Home-Delivered Meals Drivers for Schaumburg Township One Weekday per Week A little over one hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! Home-Delivered Meals Drivers make a big difference in an older adult’s life. Last year our regular meals drivers delivered over 36,000 meals to at-risk, home-bound, older adults in Schaumburg Township and Elk Grove Townships. You use your vehicle to provide hot and nutritious meals, wellness checks and a friendly smile to home-bound older adults. Routes run during the noon hour. Routes are kept within 8 miles of your location in Schaumburg Township Each route takes about one and one-half hours to complete (from about 11:30 AM to 1 PM) Routes are driven during the normal business week (Mondays through Fridays; no weekends) (Kenneth Young Center is a local, community mental health and older adult services provider. For almost 50 years, we have served people to help them feel good, do better and find solutions. For more information, visit our website at www.kennethyoung.org )
Hoffman Estates, IL
Super Terrific Spring Farm Clean Up Days
Join the fun at Smart Farm's Spring Clean up, starting April 4th and continuing each Saturday in April from 10am-1pm. No experience necessary, just a good attitude and the desire to work. Please wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! Feel Free to bring your friends! Always remember to bring a reusable water bottle and sunscreen when you come to the farm. Directions: Address: 490 W. IL Rte 22, Lake Barrington, IL (***NOTE: follow our directions, or you will end up on the east side of 59) We are located just west of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and east of Kelsey Rd on the North Side of Rte 22. Please turn in the driveway and follow the gravel road to the back of the property. We will meet you in or around the greenhouse.
Barrington, IL
Good Shepherd Hospital Volunteer
We invite you to join our hospital team! We have many opportunities depending on your interests - patient care areas, lobbies, reception desks, clerical opportunities, gift shop, thrift shop and more! We place volunteers based on candidate's interests and schedule. Register on this site and Express Interest for further contact and information. Hope to hear from you soon!
Barrington, IL
Friendly Visitor and Small Tasks for Seniors
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
Northern Fox Valley Habitat Young Professionals
Looking for vibrant young professionals who are interested in developing leadership, communication, and team-working skills and seeking to impact their community through their energy and time and resources. The young professionals are needed to assist the mission of the Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity by helping families with low income attain affordable housing. Location of current projects are in the Northern Fox Valley area. Young Professionals needed to bring a heart to serve and give back to the community by serving on committees or on the Northern Fox Valley Habitat Young Professionals Executive Board.
Carpentersville, IL
Volunteer Ombudsman
PROJECT MISSION: To improve quality of life and care for residents of long-term care facilities throughout suburban Cook and Lake county communities. PROJECT PURPOSE: To speak with residents and their family members at the facilities and to speak with concerned citizens in the community in order to empower residents so they are treated with respect, receive quality medical and personal care, are free to exercise self-determination. Educate residents, facility staff, and the public about long-term care residents’ rights and to advocate for individual and systemic improvements. QUALIFICATIONS: Be at least 18 years of age; have the ability to travel to long-term care facilities; have a sincere interest in promoting the well-being and protecting the rights of people in long-term care; have the ability to discover facts alleged in complaints and objectively determine whether the complaints are verified or not verified; be able to work cooperatively with residents and staff to resolve complaints; successfully complete required training; dedicate at least 4 hours per month at assigned facility preferably for at least two years; attend quarterly meetings and training. No nursing home experience is necessary. Volunteers choose their volunteer hours as Ombudsman have 24/7 access to the facilities as Certified Ombudsman. A background check is required through the Illinois State Police.
Chicago, IL
Trail Watch Volunteers
Do you enjoy being out on the trails in the Forest Preserves of Cook County? If so, you can volunteer while performing your favorite trail activity. Whether you are walking, biking or even riding your horse, you can be a visible and welcoming presence in the forest preserves. Monitor the trails for troubling conditions and report them to the Forest Preserves Police. To participate, attend a one-time training and orientation session and pass a background check.
Cook County, IL
Join the Expert Connection--share your expertise with Girl Scouts!
One of the best ways for girls to learn new skills is to hear from someone who really knows their stuff! Would you consider yourself a subject matter expert on a specific topic? Do you have a talent/hobby you want to share? Do you want to inspire tomorrow's go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders? We're building an "Expert Connection", expert pool/speakers bureau to help Girl Scouts earn badgework, master new skills and learn from the best! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to share their knowledge, skills and experiences at troop meetings, events and more. You can choose the details: the times you're available, how far you are willing to travel, and the ages of girls you're interested in helping. Take these steps to join the Expert Connection: Express your interest in the Expert Connection on this website. We will email you a form to complete that captures your contact information, your area(s) of expertise, availability and other interests. Your data will be shared in a spreadsheet posted for Girl Scout volunteers to view. Girl Scout volunteers will reach out to you directly to request your help. The safety and security of our girls and adult members is our highest priority and for this reason, we require that all Experts complete a criminal background check. Although not required for this position, we encourage all volunteers to register as member of Girl Scouts ($25/year). Financial assistance is available. No prior Girl Scout knowledge needed.
