HandsOn Suburban Chicago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 33rd Annual Community Paint-A-Thon is recruiting volunteer painters for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, (rain date will be set for the following week by the house team leader you are assigned). Corporate paint day is Friday, September 18, 2020. Training dates and paint pick up are August 19th and 26th, 4:30-6pm. Volunteers must sign up before July 1, 2020. 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. Volunteers should expect to have at least 2 work days - One for scraping, cleaning and prep work, and another for painting. 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

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.