HandsOn Suburban Chicago

Provide clerical assistance to the Social Services division. Job functions include: schedule appointments for Social Service staff, answer basic questions regarding governmental programs, and resources, make reminder phone calls, and various other clerical duties. Qualifications: confidence with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of use of phone, copier, and fax machine. Awareness of HIPPA rules. Must be comfortable sitting and standing. Background check, and signed confidentiality statement required. Bi cultural/Bilingual preferred. Train and shadow with existing volunteer. Time commitment once a week: Monday 8:30 - 12:30; Tuesday 8:30 - 12:30 or 11:00 - 2:00 or 12:30- 4:30; Wednesday 8:30 - 12:30 or 11:00 - 2:00, or 12:30 - 4:30; Thursday 8:30 - 12:30; and Friday 8:30 - 12:30. Social Services Hanover Township has over 100,000 residents and provides programs that serve all ages. The township service area encompasses Streamwood residents live within its boundaries; also portions of Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, and unincorporated Cook County. The Department of Senior Services has programs that help people aged 55 and over to Enrich Lives, Foster Friendships, and Promote Independence. Through nutrition (home-delivered meals and cafe lunches), transportation (dial-a-bus service to medical, dialysis, shopping, etc), recreational (day trips, exercise classes, art and computer classes, etc), and Social Services (connect people to resources such as public aid programs, heating, and cooling assistance, prescription drug programs, etc) . The department has earned national accreditation status from the National Council on Aging, National Institute of Senior Centers twice. The center is known for its innovative programs, but also for its welcoming and friendly environment. The Social Services Division of the department makes an impactful change in the lives of our residents, ensuring they are supported and able to maintain their independence at home.

Bartlett, IL

Through 3/1/20

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

Through 6/12/20

Little City's Foster Care and Adoption Agency is having a back-to-school event that's family friendly. Volunteers are needed to help with hand out of backpacks, assist with prospective foster parents to sign up with Little City, aid in setting up tables for back pack supply for the giveaway, and monitor food. This is an excellent opportunity to help out the community, create excitement for the coming school year for the students, and to generate more connections with potential foster parents. Volunteerism is key to making this event a great success! Details: Tuesday, August 20 Volunteer Start Time: 4:00pm Event Start Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm Attire: Business Casual

Lynwood, IL

8/20/19 4:00 PM

NEW, Fun Opportunity--Memory Cafe Host and/or Hostess Kenneth Young Center (KYC) is proud to offer a new program for older adults and their caregivers. The "Memory Café" is a FREE PROGRAM that offers a social gathering for people with memory impairment and their caregivers. A light meal and entertainment will be provided to participants. This group meets on the third Friday of each month. We ask that volunteers be available from 11:00 a.m. through 3:15 p.m. Each third Friday of the month, we need volunteers to help us set up the KYC Community Room. Volunteers will assist Café participants with activities, pass out supplies and visit with clients, and help refresh the room afterwards. This is a really engaging activity that offers a nurturing environment for older adults with memory impairment and their caregivers. (Ken­neth Young Center is a 501c3 community mental health and older adult services organization. Our com­pas­sion­ate pro­fes­sion­als help peo­ple of all ages over­come life’s chal­lenges and achieve their goals through per­son­al­ized behav­ioral health and old­er adult services.)

Elk Grove Village, IL

9/20/19 11:00 AM +more

Faith based organization needs assistance with accounting. Must be Quick Books literate. Duties include data entry and creating reports. Volunteer needed approximately 10 hours a week either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Barrington, IL

Through 6/26/20

Our general volunteers help in many ways to keep our shop up and running on a daily basis. This includes assisting customers on the sales floor, and helping to sort donated items as they are received in the shop. We inspect all items for acceptability on our sales floor and place in appropriate categories for further pricing and processing (i.e. women's, children's, toys, books, etc.) Items are sorted, then placed on hangers, ironed, steamed and tagged by size. Out of season items are bagged and stored for pick up.

Palatine, IL

Through 3/5/20

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 a fundraiser for RCL and we will be receiving a percentage of the event's revenue. Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11am - 8pm. We will need volunteers for the following tasks: Set-up (10am) Admissions Non-alcoholic beverage sales Raffle ticket sales Clean-up The volunteers can sign-up in two (2) hour intervals.

Rolling Meadows, IL

9/14/19 10:00 AM

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 August 23rd and 24th, 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

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 on Thursday 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. Program runs from October through March. There is a student meet and greet in March. Refreshments and writing materials provided. Background Checks required. Pen Pals will begin again in Fall 2019.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/31/20

Senior Corps-RSVP, a program of HandsOn Suburban Chicago, is recruiting for a new Advisory Council Chairperson. Senior Corps-RSVP works with individuals age 55+ to engage in them in volunteer opportunities in the community. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to provide advice, guidance and support to the Project Director and staff regarding recruitment of volunteers, community interests, concerns and needs; to act as a representative of Senior Corps-RSVP throughout the community; to help evaluate the impact of the program. The right candidate should have some experience and familiarity as a board or council member, knowledge of protocol procedures of council meetings, interest and knowledge of the capability of older adults, an interest in and some current volunteer experience, knowledge of the community, and the ability to build consensus with other council members. The Advisory Council holds a minimum of 4 meetings, one per quarter on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:30. Dates are established by consensus of council members. Next meeting is Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 12/31/19

Back-up Support, Home-Delivered Meals Drivers Needed About one hour a week, that's what it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! Last year we delivered over 20,000 nutritious meals to home-bound older adults. Drivers make an important difference in an older adult's life by delivering nutritious meals, wellness checks and friendship. Drivers go to a central location to pick up the meals to be delivered on scheduled routes. When regular route driver's can't make it in for a day, Back-up substitute driver's are needed. It takes a little over an hour to help with our Home-Delivered Meals routes in Elk Grove and Schaumburg Townships. You will use your vehicle to provide hot meals to home-bound senior citizens. Routes are kept within 5 to 7 miles of your location in Schaumburg or Elk Grove Townships. (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.)

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 7/30/20

Title: Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish/English) Level II Mentor Staff Partner: Manager of Community Based Services Location: This program is located in an undisclosed location in the Northwest Suburban area. Time: Weekly time requirements will vary and will usually range from 2-5 hours per week based on a mutually convenient time with your schedule and those of the clients. Commitment: Requesting a commitment to volunteer weekly for at least one (1) year. Requirements: - Completion of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training (provided by WINGS three (3) times a year.) and background check. - Any personal experience with domestic violence should be more than two (2) years prior to applying for this volunteer opportunity. - Fluency in Spanish and English. - Experience with the Latino/Latina culture. Description: - ALAS is a service offered by WINGS Program Inc., seeking to address the unique needs of the often underserved Latina population seeking services for domestic violence in the northwest suburbs of Cook County. - Level II Mentors work directly with Latina survivors of domestic violence in the community promoting self-sufficiency through emotional support, resources and education. - A level II Mentor will be assigned to provide emotional support and work directly with Latina clients on such things as seeking practical options and appropriate services assisting them with resources and referrals for domestic violence counseling, immigration services, legal services, public benefits, and other services. - Level II Mentors will also have the opportunity to facilitate Spanish support groups in a safe space for women to connect with other women and gain peer support to set and reach goals. - There is an opportunity for the right Level II Mentor to also become involved with Promotora de Salud workshops and modules designed to identify and develop leadership potential among Latinas who may be interested in becoming volunteer advocates within their communities. This may be a good fit for you if: - You want to use your time and abilities to be a part of the journey to end domestic violence and empower Latina victims and survivors. - You have good communication skills and enjoy speaking with others. - You feel comfortable working with people in a diverse environment in regards to social-economic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion. - You are able to work both independently and as a team member. - You have knowledge of resources and challenges specific to the Latino/Latina community in Northwest Suburban Chicago (preferred, but not required).

Palatine, IL

Through 12/31/19

Hanul Family Alliance is looking for volunteers to help Korean immigrants practice their English skills. Volunteer tutors will be working either in one-on-one or small groups (no larger than six students to one tutor) to improve their English conversational ability. Korean language fluency is not required but is helpful. Location and times are flexible to match the tutor and adult students. Locations can be any one of Hanul's three offices (Chicago, Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove) or a local public library. Classes are held once a week for 1.5 hours. Teaching resources are provided for free.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 6/30/20

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 today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Des Plaines, IL

Through 12/31/19

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: Starting in late September 2019, 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 11/30/19

Assist with BINGO at our senior center. Duties include preparation of coffee and display of pastries for patrons. Count money coming in for BINGO. Be the runner to get cards that have called BINGO and check to verify accuracy against the BINGO board.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 7/31/20

Community Threads is an upscale thrift store selling quality goods at low prices to customers who rely on thrift to stay out of poverty. Store profits go to help homeless women and children and the abused. You will also be part of an important recycling and conservation effort by keeping used goods out of our overflowing landfills. We also support local animal shelters and libraries. The store has many different roles for volunteers. We will help you find the role that fits you the best and provide training. Volunteers receive ongoing support when they serve. Many different service days and times are available to fit every schedule. Community Threads has given away over 1.56 MILLION in grants to our local community to provide shelter for the abused and homeless, support addiction recovery programs and other critical services. Conveniently located in Arlington Heights, IL. Flexible drop in hours Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 9 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM Sunday: Closed. We serve our customers with low prices and a clean environment. Community Threads is 100% nonprofit and supports the local community through programs and financial grants that alleviate poverty and promote education. We need your help!

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 2/28/20

Little City's Foster Care and Adoption Agency is hosting an Open House for prospective foster parents and children. Volunteers are needed to help with hand out of backpacks, assist with prospective foster parents to sign up with Little City, aid in setting up tables for back pack supply for the giveaway, and monitor food. Details: Breakthrough Family Plex Cafe 3219 W. Carroll Avenue, Chicago 60612 This is an excellent opportunity to help out the community, create excitement for the coming school year for the students, and to generate more connections with potential foster parents. Volunteerism is key to making this event a great success! Attire: Business Casual

Chicago, IL

8/27/19 5:30 PM

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 today: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/lunch-buddies

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 12/31/19

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 fall semester, which is expected to begin in September and run through the end of December. 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. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Buffalo Grove, IL

Through 12/31/19

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 fall semester, which is expected to begin on September 16 and run through November 20. 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. Apply today: http://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/tutor

Wheeling, IL

Through 12/31/19

Provide mending and sewing for benefit of residents either at Addolorata Villa or your own home. 1. Mend resident clothes. 2. Various other sewing projects. Volunteer must be 16 years & older.

Wheeling, IL

Through 7/4/20

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 fall semester, which will begin on September 17th and run through December 12th. CHiL will start back up after winter break on January 14th and run through March 19th. 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. Apply today: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/chil

Wheeling, IL

Through 12/31/19

Arts of Life is a community of artists with and without disabilities working together to realize their full potential. We are currently seeking Artist Mentors. This unpaid volunteer position is vital to our community and is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, creative group of adult artists. RESPONSIBILITIES *Empower our artists is an important part of the Arts of Life model. You will partner with studio staff to share your specific skill-set and technical expertise with the artists in the studio. *Complete documentation related to the happenings of the studio each day *Directly supervise and collaborate with assigned artists, including, but not limited to the following: helping artists to implement their goals, assisting artists with taking out and putting away supplies for their projects, providing technical assistance related to their projects, assisting studio staff with transportation. *Assist staff and artists in maintaining the studio and the art, including, but not limited to: brush care, studio upkeep and repair, meal prep and cleanup *You may also be asked to assist in stretching canvas and matting, framing, and hanging work. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: *Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance *Solve problem solve and work with minimal supervision. *Work in a spirit of mutual cooperation. *Show initiative, dedication, and creativity. *Have a consistently positive and flexible attitude. *Be able to assist all individuals served by Arts to Life, Inc. studio.

Glenview, IL

Through 10/24/19

Gardening and Harvesting Are you interested in farming and gardening? Want to learn to grow and harvest food? Wagner farm is looking for farm volunteers! Many of our volunteers commit to a minimum of one 4 hour shift a week, May through October, but we're happy to work with your schedule to create an experience that works for you as well as for the farm. Volunteers tend our market garden by planting, weeding, cultivating and harvesting a wide variety of vegetables. If you love being outside, connecting with the land and have an appreciation for where our food comes from, this is the place for you!

Glenview, IL

Through 10/26/19

We recently ran a Volunteer Opinion Survey. We need HELP! in determining the valuable information received, i.e., statistical comparisons, general survey analysis. Give us a call if you are a NUMBERS CRUNCHER! Ken­neth Young Cen­ter is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prof­it, com­pre­hen­sive provider of men­tal health and old­er adult sup­port ser­vices through: 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. Ser­vice coor­di­na­tion and in-home ser­vices for frail elder­ly persons. Vol­un­teer opportunities.

Through 9/14/19