Benefits of being a Community Partner

Volunteer Recruitment & Support

• Access (24/7) to HandsOn Connect, our online database to post opportunities and recruit volunteers. ( Free training and support for HandsOn Connect is included)
  • Post and manage unlimited volunteer opportunities with unlimited occurrences
  • Staff Support included
  • Post your on-going opportunities – filters, specialized lists
  • One-time opportunities can be viewed on Opportunity Calendar
• Expanded recruitment through All for Good. All opportunities posted on HandsOn Connect automatically included on the largest online database for volunteer recruitment.
• Promotion of Make a Difference Day and Holiday opportunities on website and by email
• Skills-based volunteer placement and support
• Priority access to corporate and youth groups

Marketing & Promotion Support

• Promotion of volunteer opportunities to our database of volunteers in a bi-monthly email promotion and at in-person outreach events
• Promotion of your events on the HandsOn Suburban Chicago website community calendar.
• Social media support for your events and activities

Trainings & Workshops

• Complimentary admission to Breakfast Briefs: training sessions on topics that matter to nonprofits – offered throughout the year.
• Discounted attendance to Strategic Volunteer Management Training Series (SVMTS): A workshop focusing on strategies for advancing your volunteer programs, complete with tools and templates.