HandsOn Suburban Chicago

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

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

Through 9/6/19

SENIOR CITIZENS BENEFITS AIDE Assist Seniors to Obtain Benefits to Maintain Their Independence Kenneth Young Center is a non-profit provider of community mental health and senior services. We provide support services to local senior citizens, families, and children who are facing crisis and difficult transitions. As a Benefits Aide, you need to be very comfortable working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Internet. You will work with local senior citizens and their loved ones to explain and assist them in completing State, Federal and civic benefits program applications. We will train volunteers on the benefits application process so you do not have to have prior knowledge of state/federal benefits. However, previous experience is HIGHLY DESIRED! A few key points: Volunteers need to provide their own vehicles, as they may be traveling to senior's apartments in Elk Grove and Schaumburg Townships. Volunteers must be available to perform services during normal business hours. Training is done off-site during normal work-week and may take 2 to 4 days for completion. GREAT opportunity for recently retired professionals. This is a Skill Based Volunteer (SBV) Opportunity. [Kenneth Young Center is a JCAHO-accredited agency with over 40 years of service to our local community. We help families, teens, children and older adults feel good, do better, and find solutions.]

Elk Grove Village, IL

Through 12/4/19

Our Foster Care and Adoption Program is having their Annual Picnic! Volunteers, we could use your help to make this a great day for our Little City kids! This is a great opportunity to engage with the kids as well as help them to have a memorable day. Volunteers Needed: 10 Attire: Casual, Gym Shoes, Shorts, T-Shirts Minimum Age: 18 years of age Where: Dan Ryan Woods West, Pavillion #10 This is a rain or shine event! Set Up Volunteer 10am-1pm: Set up, food prep, prep games, guide guests to picnic location, serve food, host games and engage with children Lunch, Activities, Games, Clean Up Volunteer 12:30pm-3:30pm: Serve lunch, engage in activities and games, and clean up

Chicago, IL

6/28/19 10:00 AM +more

Need a photographer to take candid shots of all activities, and memory making photos of the Foster Care Picnic at Dan Ryan Woods West, Pavillion #10. This is a rain or shine event!

Chicago, IL

6/28/19 11:00 AM

Come Join Us for some Dirt Therapy at the Smart Farm. We are a volunteer run, educational garden that provides all that it grows to our neighbors in need. We work at least 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-noon and we encourage you to pick the day or days that work best for your schedule. The Smart Farm is also great for team spirit within a corporation or organization. Weekly Tasks Include: Seeding, Planting, Repotting, Harvesting, Turning Compost, Bee Keeping, Fixing, Organizing, Weeding, Watering...much more We are a fun group. The only requirements to volunteer are that you are willing and able to help our cause. We look forward to seeing you at the farm. Address: 490 IL Rte 22, Lake Barrington, IL***GPS won't direct you to our farm: We are located in Lake Barrington, just west of the Advocate Hospital and East of Kelsey Rd on the North Side of Rte 22. Pull in and park by the farm house and walk behind the house to the greenhouse area. We look forward to meeting you there!

Barrington, IL

6/26/19 9:00 AM +more

Bring your expertise in marketing, finance, technology or fundraising to the Board of Directors at the Palatine Township Senior Center. We are looking for motivated people to energize our team and bring fresh ideas to the table. The Board coordinates several projects throughout the year, including our annual Caring Hearts Gala. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., plus 4 hours per month for specific committee work. Volunteer must be 21 years old and older.

Palatine, IL

Through 11/28/19

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

Through 12/19/19

Volunteer at O'Hare International Airport, staffing information desks or walking the terminals helping out confused and vulnerable travelers. Volunteer shifts are Monday through Friday from 9 am - 2 pm or 2 pm -6 pm or 6 pm - 8:30 pm, with another shift from 3 pm - 7 pm on Sundays. Training and Orientation will be provided. We look for volunteers interested in a long-term volunteer position, who are able to pass a background check, and who are over 18 years old.

Chicago, IL

Through 9/4/19

Bring your expertise in healthcare, legal, finance, technology and/or fundraising and your passion to help senior citizens in your community to the Board of Directors at Escorted Transportation Service. We are a 501(c)3 organization that uses volunteers to provide rides to seniors in the NW suburbs (who no longer drive) to their crucial medical appointments (www.etsnw.org). The Board has 6 meetings per year with occasional (1-2) additional retreats. Meetings are at 8a - 10a in Arlington Heights. It’s an exciting time to join our Board as we finalize our plans for rebranding, funding diversification and several other strategic initiatives.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/11/20

The Financial Counselor/Coach is responsible for providing one-on-one and group financial counseling services to Financial Independence Center clients and being a liaison to the financial services community. JOB DESCRIPTION: Facilitate financial education classes; educate clients in sound financial principles and assist them in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness; help clients identify and modify ineffective money management behavior; provide financial counseling, including needs assessments, credit report explanation and household budget review; provide support and advice on improving credit and arranging individual credit counseling sessions, and; interface with the banking community, and; work closely with RCL staff to ensure effective integration of services and client referrals. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of banking or other financial industry practices; familiarity with private and public programs; skills in financial literacy, education, and self-sufficiency, strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as a member of a team, and computer literacy. Some experience working with special needs populations would be a plus. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Financial Counselor accreditation, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and three years' experience. This is a Skills Based Volunteer (SBV) opportunity

Rolling Meadows, IL

Through 6/5/20

Read to Learn Librarian The Read to Learn program is looking for a librarian to maintain our library resources. Duties include the following: Develops, catalogs, and maintians the Read to Learn library. Updates master notebook and keeps it organized for program use. Serves as a resource for identifying and maintaining appropriate supplemental materials.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 8/31/19

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

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

Through 12/20/19

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 6/30/19

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

Through 10/31/19

Agency that serves abused and neglected children is looking for people who like to make things happen! Event committee volunteers in the area of donations, sponsorship, marketing, fundraising,etc. are needed. Volunteers must be 18 years & older. Orientation will be provided. This is a Skill Based Volunteer (SBV) Opportunity.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 9/27/19

Group Opportunity! Would your group like to help seniors in the community? Wheeling Township is looking for a group of volunteers to deliver meals in the months of June. We would have specific dates in the month of June when we would be looking to have volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels to the door of seniors in the Wheeling Township community. Pick up would be Monday - Friday at 11:00am and and the route should be completed within one hour. Volunteer can choose to deliver one day in the month or multiple days, depending on the group.

Arlington Heights, IL

6/26/19 11:00 AM +more

The Meals on Wheels Program delivers meals Monday-Friday between the hours of 11am and 1pm, excluding holidays that our center is closed. Our program is also a well-being check for isolated seniors who don't have daily contact. A Background check is required and some training will be provided. May be 1 to 2 weeks before you start delivering.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 12/19/19

Bessie's Table of Des Plaines is seeking Dining room volunteers (individuals and or groups up to 15) for their Monday night community dinner program. Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to; serving, rolling silverware, dish washing, clean up and possible light food prep. Volunteer hours are from 4pm-7:15pm every Monday (closed major holidays) and dinner is served from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Closed the month of August. Volunteers and groups are rotated weekly, so a weekly commitment is not needed. Dining Room volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Orientation will be provided.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 10/17/19

Since 1971, FISH has provided FREE DOOR-to-DOOR doctor and medical appointment transportation for residents of Maine Township who do not or who no longer are able to drive. Volunteer Drivers are needed to take folks to doctors and medical appointments in Maine Township (i.e. Park Ridge, Des Plaines, and parts of Niles & Morton Grove). Volunteer drivers choose how much time they wish to devote. Some drive once a month; others drive more often. Requirements include a current driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance. FISH carries supplemental liability and accident insurance as an umbrella policy for its drivers. When you volunteer to drive, your rewards are great: >> Satisfaction from helping a neighbor >> Friendly chats with someone who may be lonely >> Genuine appreciation of both clients and their caregivers for providing a wonderful service free of charge.

Park Ridge, IL

Through 3/15/20

Volunteer drivers needed for the Village of Niles's Meals on Wheels Program. Drivers will be assigned one specific day, Monday through Friday. Meals are picked up at 11:00 on your designated day at Bella Terra, 8415 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. All meal recipients live within the Village of Niles. Volunteers deliver meals using their own vehicles. Delivery is estimated to take between 45 minutes and one hour. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and possess a valid driver's license.

Niles, IL

Through 12/19/19

WHEN: Monday through Friday during the school year WHERE: The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL 60025 or Air Station Prairie, 2400 Compass Rd. Glenview 60025 JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing historical and/or environmental and science programming and interpretation to school groups and, on occasion, tour groups. Assist in conducting established programs. Demonstrate and explain historical period activities, Provide general information to public about facilities and exhibits. Participate in Special Events throughout the year. Willingness to dress in historical costume. Costume provided. QUALIFICATIONS: Age 18 and older. Education: Preference given to individuals with education or background in history, science or environmental education. Experience: At least one year relevant work experience and previous experience working with school age children desired. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Minimum commitment: 1 day per week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the school year Maximum commitment: 1 day per week Minimum: 4 months September through May TRAINING: Complete training and support provided

Glenview, IL

Through 12/31/19

The Grove National Historic Landmark SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2019 Teens, this is your summer! We have a wonderful volunteer opportunity just for you. Develop your leadership, time management, and communication skills while volunteering at The Grove. Getting ready to apply for college? Volunteer experience makes your college and scholarship applications stand out. Volunteering at The Grove gives you the opportunity to learn about and share a knowledge of local history or help restore the natural environment. Ready to let your inner artist escape? We have the spot for you! Do you have a passion for turtles, insects, or fireflies? Opportunities to share your passion abound. Check out the details below. Check out the other opportunities we have posted on handsonsuburbanchicago.org 3. HISTORY TOURS Dress in historical costume and support history tours of the buildings and grounds of The Grove. You will learn about the history of The Grove and its founding family and descendants. It’s a wonderful opportunity to engage with visitors. Saturday and Sunday, year round, Tuesday and Thursday, June 18-August 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minimum time commitment: One Training Session either Thursday, June 13, 7-9 p.m. or Saturday, June 15, 1-3 p.m. and Six 4 hour sessions during the summer, June 15 - August 11, with the opportunity to continue during the school year Age: 14 and older. If you’re ages 14-17 you’ll require a parent or guardian’s signed waiver included in the online application. Maximum number of volunteers per program: 4 per session Willingness to dress in historical costume provided by The Grove

Glenview, IL

Through 8/18/19

The Grove National Historic Landmark SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2019 Teens, this is your summer! We have a wonderful volunteer opportunity just for you. Develop your leadership, time management, and communication skills while volunteering at The Grove. Getting ready to apply for college? Volunteer experience makes your college and scholarship applications stand out. Volunteering at The Grove gives you the opportunity to learn about and share a knowledge of local history or help restore the natural environment. Ready to let your inner artist escape? We have the spot for you! Do you have a passion for turtles, insects, or fireflies? Opportunities to share your passion abound. Check out the details below. Check out the other opportunities we have posted on handsonsuburbanchicago.org SNAKES AND LADDERS PAINT FEST Paint a life size snakes and ladders "board" on canvas under the direction of Mitchell Ransdell, Production Designer and Set Decorator. June 24, 26, 28, 9 a.m. to 12p.m. Minimum time commitment: Entire Week, 9 hours Age requirement: 14 and older. If you’re ages 14-17 you’ll require a parent or guardian’s signed waiver included in the online application. Maximum number of volunteers: 5

Glenview, IL

Through 8/18/19

The Grove National Historic Landmark SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2019 Teens, this is your summer! We have a wonderful volunteer opportunity just for you. Develop your leadership, time management, and communication skills while volunteering at The Grove. Getting ready to apply for college? Volunteer experience makes your college and scholarship applications stand out. Volunteering at The Grove gives you the opportunity to learn about and share a knowledge of local history or help restore the natural environment. Ready to let your inner artist escape? We have the spot for you! Do you have a passion for turtles, insects, or fireflies? Opportunities to share your passion abound. Check out the details below. Check out the other opportunities we have posted on handsonsuburbanchicago.org SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SCOUT PROGRAMS A wide variety of programs are offered including programs with a focus on science, nature, and history. In addition, there are birthday parties and scouting programs scheduled throughout the summer. You’ll be asked to arrive 30 minutes before a program begins and remain 30 minutes after the program concludes to help with putting program materials back in order. This a wonderful opportunity to interact with visitors and learn about the history and nature of The Grove DATES: June 15 to August 11, with opportunity to continue during the school year. Monday through Sunday, variable hours Programs, parties and scouting programs vary and are scheduled days and evenings. Birthday parties typically take place on the weekend. Minimum Time commitment: 4 programs during the summer, June 15- August 11. Age: 14 and older. If you’re ages 14-17 you’ll require a parent or guardian’s signed waiver included in the online application. Maximum number of volunteers per program: 4

Glenview, IL

Through 8/11/19

The Grove National Historic Landmark SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2019 Teens, this is your summer! We have a wonderful volunteer opportunity just for you. Develop your leadership, time management, and communication skills while volunteering at The Grove. Getting ready to apply for college? Volunteer experience makes your college and scholarship applications stand out. Volunteering at The Grove gives you the opportunity to learn about and share a knowledge of local history or help restore the natural environment. Ready to let your inner artist escape? We have the spot for you! Do you have a passion for turtles, insects, or fireflies? Opportunities to share your passion abound. Check out the details below. Check out the other opportunities we have posted on handsonsuburbanchicago.org SUMMER AT THE GROVE STORE Store volunteers provide excellent customer service to Grove visitors, maintain the upkeep of the store, and aid staff in program preparation. DATES: Can begin as early as Saturday, June 15, and continue through the beginning of school or longer. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This could lead to a paid part-time position. Minimum time commitment: Once a week Age: 16 and older. If you are age 16 & 17 require a parent or guardian’s signed waiver included in the online application. Maximum number of volunteers: 1 per day

Glenview, IL

Through 8/18/19

The Grove National Historic Landmark SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2019 Teens, this is your summer! We have a wonderful volunteer opportunity just for you. Develop your leadership, time management, and communication skills while volunteering at The Grove. Getting ready to apply for college? Volunteer experience makes your college and scholarship applications stand out. Volunteering at The Grove gives you the opportunity to learn about and share a knowledge of local history or help restore the natural environment. Ready to let your inner artist escape? We have the spot for you! Do you have a passion for turtles, insects, or fireflies? Opportunities to share your passion abound. Check out the details below. Check out the other opportunities we have posted on handsonsuburbanchicago.org 2. NATURAL AREA RESTORATION Take time before you return to the classroom to get out in nature and help restore the natural environment at The Grove. You’ll be involved in removing non-native plants, clearing debris, and making way for native species to flourish. It’s a terrific opportunity to learn about the native environment and the importance of restoration. Please wear long pants and closed shoes. Be prepared for the weather with sun screen and bug spray. We provide protective gear including gloves and goggles. August 5, 7, 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Minimum time commitment: Entire week, 9 hours. Age: 15 and older. If you’re ages 15-17 you’ll require a parent or guardian’s signed waiver included in the online application. Maximum number of volunteers: 10

Glenview, IL

Through 8/9/19

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

Through 12/6/19

Looking for a fun way to spend your summer? The Center for Enriched Living is a social enrichment and skill development community center dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We exist so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life. We have a Summer Camp for teens and young adults, which will run Monday - Friday, June 10th - August 2nd. There are 2 volunteer shifts each day: 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift per week for the entire 8 week session (same day and time slot each week). Under the guidance and supervision of staff, volunteers will participate in activities and interact directly with our campers. Activities may include: arts & crafts, swimming, drama, horseback riding, cooking, and community outings. Previous experience with people with disabilities is helpful but not required.

Riverwoods, IL

Through 8/2/19

Glenview Farmer’s Market Love to eat healthy? Want to support 'Buying Local'? Do you want first pick of the fabulous produce, meats, cheeses and flowers at the Glenview Farmer's Market? Want to learn more about sustainable agriculture? Come volunteer at the market and you can do all that and more! The Glenview Farmers' Market at Historic Wagner Farm is looking for energetic volunteers to help out on occasional Saturday mornings, mid-June through mid-October. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least five Saturdays in a season. Volunteers help with: **set up and take down **information booth **crossing guard **green table **general market help **stock and sell produce at the market truck

Glenview, IL

Through 10/26/19

The Museum Shop Volunteer will assist in the operation of the Admissions Desk and Museum Shop, from sales to inventory management and from overall appearance to the orderliness of the shop. We are currently looking for individuals who can volunteer during the museum’s operating hours Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 Thursday we are open late until 8pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Duties: Answer phones and record messages, Process Museum shop sales: Assist processing museum mailings and tabulating visitor data. Research projects, craft prep and answering visitor questions.

Evanston, IL

Through 6/5/20

The 32nd Annual Community Paint-A-Thon is recruiting volunteer painters for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, (rain date will be set for the following week by the house team leader you are assigned). Corporate paint day is Friday, September 13, 2019. Training dates and paint pick up are August 14th and 21st, 4:30-6pm. Volunteers must sign up before July 31, 2019. 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

Through 7/31/19