Youth Volunteers

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Mission Statement: The British Homes Mission is "to create, provide, manage, and support a variety of housing options, programs and activities that compassionately and efficiently serves the changing needs of mature adults of all nationalities and encourages well being and independence.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Flexible Hours (Sun- Sat) * Training Required (Job Orientation)

Organization: Justice Public Library

Contact: Maritza L. Ruiz

Title: Youth Services Department Head

Address: 7641 Oak Grove Ave./ Justice, IL

Phone: (708) 496-1790

Fax: (708) 496-1898

E-mail: JPLOnline@yahoo.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Mon-Sat

Organization: Lexington Healthcare Center

Contact: Rosemarie Thomas

Title: Director of Activities

Address: 4735 Gilbert Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-6900

Fax: (708) 482-0239

E-mail: RTVOL@aol.com

Mission Statement: We believe that quality care goes far beyond treatment. We are committed to serving the total needs of our residents, physical, emotional, spiritual, recreational and social.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Monthly/Seasonal Time Commitment * Mon-Fri (10-4PM)

Organization: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

Contact: Deborah Ripper

Title: Naturalist

Address: 9800 Willow Springs Rd/ Willow Springs, IL 60480

Phone: (708) 839-6897

Fax: (708) 839-6897 (Phone ahead to FAX)

Mission Statement: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County encourages all volunteers to help preserve and protect the environment.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat (Open Hours: 9-4PM Weekdays and Weekends vary)

Arts & Crafts Volunteer (Making Displays/Drawing/Painting) * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat (Open Hours: 9-4PM Weekdays and Weekends vary)

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Sun-Sat

Organization: OARS Adult Day Care

Contact: Melissa Ditkowich

Title: Program Coordinator

Address: 712 E Elm Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-0417

Fax: (708) 352-9662

Mission Statement: OARS is committed to providing a high quality Adult Day Care setting designed to assist older individuals afflicted with a variety of disabilities and conditions that preclude their ability to function independently, and to provide support to their caregiving families. The Board, staff, and volunteers of the Agency embrace a set of values that recognize the dignity, individuality, and needs of these older persons and their families.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer *Minimum Age 12 * Monthly * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (10-2PM)

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Early Childhood Programs

Contact: Sandy Carillo

Title: Family Support Specialist/Teacher

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly or Weekly * Mon-Fri (8-4:30 ) * A physical & recent tetanus shot is required

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/ Constance Morris House

Contact: Katy Marquez

Title: Outreach Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 485-0069

Fax: (708) 458-0160

E-mail: cmhpillar@hotmail.com

Mission Statement: To provide a safe place for women and heir children fleeing domestic violence. To empower our clients to make well-informed choices for a safer lifestyle and to educate local communities about domestic violence.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied Hours) * Training Required

Organization: St. Cletus After School Care

Contact: Nancy C. Scavuzzo

Title: Principal

Address: 700 W. 55th St./ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 352-4820

Fax: (708) 352-0707

Mission Statement: Saint Cletus Catholic School is a vital ministry of the parish family and the teaching ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school is a community of believers, faculty, staff, parents and students, responding to the call to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus.

We continue to strengthen and deepen the Catholic formation of our students in an environment of academic excellence, which respects individuality and nurtures self-worth.

We offer an integrated curriculum, which motivates students to understand the connection between classroom lessons and their personal call to faith and service.

We challenge students, faculty and staff to develop to their full potential.

We respect the partnership between home, church and school essential to each child's total development.

Our goal and commitment is to educate young men and women in mind, body and spirit. The formation of our students in Catholic values will allow them to meet future challenges with wisdom and grace.

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (2:45)

Child Care Worker
Organization: Pillars

Contact: Colleen Mallon

Address: 1023 Burlington/ Western Springs, IL 69558

Phone: (708) 354-0826

Fax: (708) 698-5090

WWW: Pillarscommunity.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Child Care Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Mon (6-8PM) * Training Required * One time per month for a group of children

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Early Childhood Programs

Contact: Sandy Carillo

Title: Family Support Specialist/Teacher

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Child Care Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly or Weekly * Mon-Fri (8-4:30 ) * A physical & recent tetanus shot is required

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/ Constance Morris House

Contact: Katy Marquez

Title: Outreach Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 485-0069

Fax: (708) 458-0160

E-mail: cmhpillar@hotmail.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Child Care Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied Hours) * Training Required

Organization: Procare Center/Youth and Family Center

Contact: Merry Beth Sheets

Title: Director-Youth and Family Center

Address: 9855 Roosevelt Road / Weschester,IL 60154

Phone: (708) 681-2324

Fax: (708) 681-3334

Mission Statement: The Mission Of Procare centers/Resurrection HealthCare Behavioral Health Services is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve by identifying and addressing the local populations emotional, behavioral and social needs and offering prevention and therapeutic solutions through Procare centers and Resurrection Healthcare's integrated behavioral health system.

Volunteer Jobs:

Child Care Worker(In Early Head Start) * Mon-Tue-Wed-Th-Fri (9-5PM) * Ongoing * Minimum Age 16

Child Care Worker (In Child Advocacy Center) * Mon-Tue-Wed-Th-Fri (9-5PM) * Ongoing * Minimum Age 16

Organization: St. Cletus After School Care

Contact: Nancy C. Scavuzzo

Title: Principal

Address: 700 W. 55th St./ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 352-4820

Fax: (708) 352-0707

We continue to strengthen and deepen the Catholic formation of our students in an environment of academic excellence, which respects individuality and nurtures self-worth.

We offer an integrated curriculum, which motivates students to understand the connection between classroom lessons and their personal call to faith and service.

We challenge students, faculty and staff to develop to their full potential.

We respect the partnership between home, church and school essential to each child's total development.

Our goal and commitment is to educate young men and women in mind, body and spirit. The formation of our students in Catholic values will allow them to meet future challenges with wisdom and grace.

Volunteer Jobs:

Child Care Worker (After Care) * Minimum Age 16 * Occasional (based on need)

Clerical Worker
Organization: American Cancer Society

Contact: Delores Garcia

Title: Regional Director

Address: 7234 W. Ogden Suite 3 South/ Riverside, IL 60546

Phone: (708) 484-8541

Fax: (708) 484-3179

E-mail: DGarcia@cancer.org

WWW: cancer.org

Mission Statement: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Seasonal * Minimum Age 18 * Training Required

Organization: Aspire

Contact: July Giese

Address: 9901 Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: (708) 547-3550 x. 3554

Fax: (708) 547-4067 E-mail: JGiese@aspireofillinois.org WWW: AspireofIllinois.org

Mission Statement: To provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their highest human potential where they live, work or play.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri * Training Required

Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Mission Statement: It is the mission of Associates in Behavioral Science to provide high quality Behavioral Healthcare and exceptional responsiveness to our clients and other customers. Delivering the highest quality service, becoming your most preferred provider and exceeding expectations are the goals toward which we continuously strive.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment *Mon-Fri (Specific hours)* Training Required

Organization: The British Home

Contact: Diane R. Hurstak/Eddy

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 8700 W 31st St/ Brookfield, IL 60513

Phone: (708) 485-0135

Fax: (708) 485-0147

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker *Monthly Time Commitment * Mon-Fri 9-4PM * Minimum Age 14* Training Required (Job Orientation)

Organization: CEP Youth Leadership (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Mission Statement: CEP designs and implements education, prevention and intervention programs for youth which: foster healthy growth and civic responsibility, advocate for and empower youth and their families, and promote a positive community environment.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 12 * Hours Vary

Organization: Community Nurse Health Association

Contact: Kay Hucker

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 23 Calendar Court/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-2403

Fax: (708) 352-9578

Mission Statement: The mission of CNHA is to provide and coordinator quality, comprehensive health and human services to people in the Western Suburbs, with an emphasis on those with limited access to care.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (9-5PM)

Organization: La Grange Historical Society

Contact: Jeanne Hayden

Title: Board Member

Address: 444 S. La Grange Rd/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 354-5892

E-mail: JeanneHayden@email.msn.com

Mission Statement: The preservation of the history of La Grange and La Grange Park. We identify, categorize and store many artifacts continually given to us by people from those communities. Specifically, our work mostly focuses on the clipping, copying, and identifying addresses of local people mentioned in newspaper articles and filing them appropriately.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly Time Commitment * Varied Hours

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Mission Statement: A community which honors an individuals right to experience life to the fullest. We believe in the dignity and worth of each individual and the need to retain one's own personal identity and independence.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker* Minimum Age 14 * Monthly

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/ Constance Morris House

Contact: Katy Marquez

Title: Outreach Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 485-0069

Fax: (708) 458-0160

E-mail: cmhpillar@hotmail.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied Hours) * Training Required

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Sexual Assault Advocacy Program

Contact: Holly Chojnacki

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

E-mail: @hotmail.com

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 12 * Mon-Fri (Hours Vary)

Organization: Southwest Suburban Center on Aging

Contact: Marilyn Kovach

Title: Program Director

Address: 111 W. Harris Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 354-1323

Fax: (708) 354-0282

E-mail: MPKovach@aol.com

WWW: swscoa.org

Mission Statement: To enrich the quality of life of older adults and their families through a range of programs and services that enhance their well-being and independence.

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical (Shred Paper) * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly Time Commitment * Mon-Fri (3:30-4:30)

Clerical (Mailings) * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (8:30-4:30)

Organization: Western Springs Recreation Department

Contact: Rita Ligeikis

Title: Recreation Coordinator

Address: 1500 Walker/ Western Springs IL 60558

Phone: (708) 246-9070

Fax: (708) 246-1309

E-mail: rbarlet@wsprings.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker * Minimum Age 18 * Training Required

Companion
Organization: The British Home

Contact: Diane R. Hurstak/Eddy

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 8700 W 31st St/ Brookfield, IL 60513

Phone: (708) 485-0135

Fax: (708) 485-0147

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Companion * Monthly/Seasonal * Sun-Sat 9-7PM * Minimum Age 14 * Training Required (Job Orientation)

Organization: Lexington Healthcare Center

Contact: Rosemarie Thomas

Title: Director of Activities

Address: 4735 Gilbert Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-6900

Fax: (708) 482-0239

E-mail: RTVOL@aol.com

Mission Statement: We believe that quality care goes far beyond treatment. We are committed to serving the total needs of our residents, physical, emotional, spiritual, recreational and social.

Volunteer Jobs:

Companion * Minimum Age 12 * Monthly/Seasonal Time Commitment * Sun-Sat (10-4PM)

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Companion * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat * Training Required

Organization: OARS Adult Day Care

Contact: Melissa Ditkowich

Title: Program Coordinator

Address: 712 E Elm Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-0417

Fax: (708) 352-9662

Volunteer Jobs:

Companion *Minimum Age 16 * Monthly * Mon-Fri (10-2PM)

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Companion * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly

Organization: St. Thomas Hospice

Contact: Barb Serby

Title: Coordinator of Volunteer Coordinators

Address: 8230 S. Madison/ Burr Ridge, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 856-6990

Fax: (630) 856-6999

Mission Statement: St. Thomas Hospice recognizes death as the final stage of life. We are devoted to serving patients and families through compassionate, supportive, holistic care. We respect their dignity, rights and individuality, seeking to make the final days as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

Volunteer Jobs:

Companion (Jr. Hospice Volunteer) *Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat * Training Required

Entertainer
Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment * Fri (Specific hours)

Organization: The British Home

Contact: Diane R. Hurstak/Eddy

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 8700 W 31st St/ Brookfield, IL 60513

Phone: (708) 485-0135

Fax: (708) 485-0147

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Monthly/Seasonal * Sun-Sat 9-7PM * Minimum Age 14

Organization: Lexington Healthcare Center

Contact: Rosemarie Thomas

Title: Director of Activities

Address: 4735 Gilbert Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-6900

Fax: (708) 482-0239

E-mail: RTVOL@aol.com

Mission Statement: We believe that quality care goes far beyond treatment. We are committed to serving the total needs of our residents, physical, emotional, spiritual, recreational and social.

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Minimum Age 12 * Monthly/Seasonal Time Commitment * Sun-Sat (10-4PM)

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Minimum Age 12 * Sun-Sat

Organization: OARS Adult Day Care

Contact: Melissa Ditkowich

Title: Program Coordinator

Address: 712 E Elm Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-0417

Fax: (708) 352-9662

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer *Minimum Age 12 * Monthly * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (10-2PM)

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Minimum Age 14 *

Organization: Southwest Suburban Center on Aging

Contact: Marilyn Kovach

Title: Program Director

Address: 111 W. Harris Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 354-1323

Fax: (708) 354-0282

E-mail: MPKovach@aol.com

WWW: swscoa.org

Mission Statement: To enrich the quality of life of older adults and their families through a range of programs and services that enhance their well-being and independence.

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Minimum Age 12 * Mon-Fri (11-1:30)

Organization: St. Cletus After School Care

Contact: Nancy C. Scavuzzo

Title: Principal

Address: 700 W. 55th St./ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 352-4820

Fax: (708) 352-0707

We continue to strengthen and deepen the Catholic formation of our students in an environment of academic excellence, which respects individuality and nurtures self-worth.

We offer an integrated curriculum, which motivates students to understand the connection between classroom lessons and their personal call to faith and service.

We challenge students, faculty and staff to develop to their full potential.

We respect the partnership between home, church and school essential to each child's total development.

Our goal and commitment is to educate young men and women in mind, body and spirit. The formation of our students in Catholic values will allow them to meet future challenges with wisdom and grace.

Volunteer Jobs:

Entertainer * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (5:45)

Environmental Volunteer

Organization: Des Plaines River Valley Restoration Project

Contact: Dave Lloyd

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: (708) 485-2296

WWW: restoringnature.org

Mission Statement: To restore biodiversity to public lands in western Cook County; to preserve, protect and restore the lands and waters of the Des Plaines River and Salt Creek watershed; and to foster scientific study of the environment of our region.

Volunteer Jobs:

Environmental * Prairie Restoration * Minimum Age 12 * Weekends * Hours Vary

Arts * Photograph events* Minimum Age 12 * Weekends * Hours Vary

Other * Gardening, Studying birds, insects & other animals, Write newsletters* Minimum Age 12 * Weekends * Hours Vary

Organization: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

Contact: Deborah Ripper

Title: Naturalist

Address: 9800 Willow Springs Rd/ Willow Springs, IL 60480

Phone: (708) 839-6897

Fax: (708) 839-6897 (Phone ahead to FAX)

Mission Statement: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County encourages all volunteers to help preserve and protect the environment.

Volunteer Jobs:

Environmental Volunteer (Maintenance of Forest Grounds) * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat (Open Hours: 9-4PM Weekdays and Weekends vary)

Environmental Volunteer (Restoration Work) * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat (Open Hours: 9-4PM Weekdays and Weekends vary)

Food Service/Provider

Sorry, There are no opportunities available at this time.

Fund-raiser
Organization: Aspire

Contact: July Giese

Address: 9901 Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: (708) 547-3550 x. 3554

Fax: (708) 547-4067 E-mail: JGiese@aspireofillinois.org WWW: AspireofIllinois.org

Mission Statement: To provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their highest human potential where they live, work or play.

Volunteer Jobs:

Fund-raiser * Minimum Age 18 * Variable Hours

Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Fundraiser * Minimum Age 18 * 5 Month Min. Commitment *Mon-Fri (Specific hours) * Training Required

Organization: CEP Youth Leadership (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Fund-raiser * Minimum Age 12 * Hours Vary

Organization: Southwest Suburban Center on Aging

Contact: Marilyn Kovach

Title: Program Director

Address: 111 W. Harris Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 354-1323

Fax: (708) 354-0282

E-mail: MPKovach@aol.com

WWW: swscoa.org

Mission Statement: To enrich the quality of life of older adults and their families through a range of programs and services that enhance their well-being and independence.

Volunteer Jobs:

Fundraiser * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Mon-Sat (8:30-4:30PM)

Holiday Programs Volunteer
Organization: Aspire

Contact: July Giese

Address: 9901 Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: (708) 547-3550 x. 3554

Fax: (708) 547-4067 E-mail: JGiese@aspireofillinois.org WWW: AspireofIllinois.org

Mission Statement: To provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their highest human potential where they live, work or play.

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Programs * Minimum Age 18 * Seasonal * Mon-Fri

Organization: The British Home

Contact: Diane R. Hurstak/Eddy

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 8700 W 31st St/ Brookfield, IL 60513

Phone: (708) 485-0135

Fax: (708) 485-0147

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Program Volunteer * Seasonal * 9-5PM * Minimum Age 14

Organization: CEP Youth Leadership

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Senior Program Director

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal & Ongoing * Mon-Sat

Organization: Community Nurse Health Association

Contact: Kay Hucker

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 23 Calendar Court/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-2403

Fax: (708) 352-9578

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Sun-Sat * Hours Vary

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 12

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 14

Organization: St. Thomas Hospice

Contact: Barb Serby

Title: Coordinator of Volunteer Coordinators

Address: 8230 S. Madison/ Burr Ridge, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 856-6990

Fax: (630) 856-6999

Volunteer Jobs:

Holiday Programs Volunteer (Jr. Hospice Volunteer) *Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat * Training Required

Hospital Volunteer

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Hospital Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat

Hospitality Volunteer
Organization: American Cancer Society

Contact: Delores Garcia

Title: Regional Director

Address: 7234 W. Ogden Suite 3 South/ Riverside, IL 60546

Phone: (708) 484-8541

Fax: (708) 484-3179

E-mail: DGarcia@cancer.org

WWW: cancer.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Hospitality Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal

Organization: Aspire

Contact: July Giese

Address: 9901 Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: (708) 547-3550 x. 3554

Fax: (708) 547-4067 E-mail: JGiese@aspireofillinois.org WWW: AspireofIllinois.org

Mission Statement: To provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their highest human potential where they live, work or play.

Volunteer Jobs:

Hospitality Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Variable Hours

Organization: Community Nurse Health Association

Contact: Kay Hucker

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 23 Calendar Court/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-2403

Fax: (708) 352-9578

Volunteer Jobs:

Hospitality Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Sun-Sat * Hours Vary

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Hospitality Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Sun-Sat

Housing Volunteer
Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Housing Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment * Mon-Sat (Specific hours) * Training Required

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/ Constance Morris House

Contact: Katy Marquez

Title: Outreach Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 485-0069

Fax: (708) 458-0160

E-mail: cmhpillar@hotmail.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Housing Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied Hours) * Training Required

International Volunteer

Sorry, there are no opportunities available at this time.

Internship
Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Internship * * Minimum Age 18 * 5 Month Min. Commitment * Mon-Sat (Specific hours) * Training Required

Organization: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

Contact: Deborah Ripper

Title: Naturalist

Address: 9800 Willow Springs Rd/ Willow Springs, IL 60480

Phone: (708) 839-6897

Fax: (708) 839-6897 (Phone ahead to FAX)

Mission Statement: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County encourages all volunteers to help preserve and protect the environment.

Volunteer Jobs:

Internship * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat (Open Hours: 9-4PM Weekdays and Weekends vary)

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Internship * Minimum Age 18 * Mon-Fri *Training Required

Jr. Librarian

Organization: Justice Public Library

Contact: Maritza L. Ruiz

Title: Youth Services Department Head

Address: 7641 Oak Grove Ave./ Justice, IL

Phone: (708) 496-1790

Fax: (708) 496-1898

E-mail: JPLOnline@yahoo.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Jr. Librarian * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Summer * Mon-Sat

Jr. Librarian * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * School Year * Mon-Sat

Jr. Librarian * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Mon-Sat

Mentor
Organization: Pillars

Contact: Colleen Mallon

Address: 1023 Burlington/ Western Springs, IL 69558

Phone: (708) 354-0826

Fax: (708) 698-5090

WWW: Pillarscommunity.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Mentor * Minimum Age 16 * 1 Time per week (Arranged) * Training Required

Organization: CEP Youth Leadership (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Mentor * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly Time Commitment * 4 Hours a month * Training Required

Organization: SEASPAR

Contact: Cathy Morava

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 600 S. Main St./ Downers Grove, IL

Phone: (630) 960-7600

Fax: (630) 960-1080

E-mail: Seaspar@ix.netcom.com

Mission Statement: SEASPAR shall provide joint recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Volunteer Jobs:

Mentor (Peer Buddy) * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Majority are after school evenings and weekends

One Time Event Volunteer
Organization: American Cancer Society

Contact: Delores Garcia

Title: Regional Director

Address: 7234 W. Ogden Suite 3 South/ Riverside, IL 60546

Phone: (708) 484-8541

Fax: (708) 484-3179

E-mail: DGarcia@cancer.org

WWW: cancer.org

Volunteer Jobs:

One-time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal

Organization: Aspire

Contact: July Giese

Address: 9901 Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: (708) 547-3550 x. 3554

Fax: (708) 547-4067 E-mail: JGiese@aspireofillinois.org WWW: AspireofIllinois.org

Mission Statement: To provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their highest human potential where they live, work or play.

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 18 * Variable Hours

Organization: The British Home

Contact: Diane R. Hurstak/Eddy

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 8700 W 31st St/ Brookfield, IL 60513

Phone: (708) 485-0135

Fax: (708) 485-0147

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Volunteer Jobs:

One time Event Volunteer * Open Hours * Minimum Age 14

Organization: Pillars

Contact: Colleen Mallon

Address: 1023 Burlington/ Western Springs, IL 69558

Phone: (708) 354-0826

Fax: (708) 698-5090

WWW: Pillarscommunity.org

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (Fundraising) * Minimum Age 12 * Fri & Sat (8-5PM)

Organization: CEP Youth Leadership (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (Y Party Supervisor) * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly (Through the school year) * Saturday (7:30-10PM)

Organization: Community Nurse Health Association

Contact: Kay Hucker

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 23 Calendar Court/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-2403

Fax: (708) 352-9578

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Sun-Sat * Hours Vary

Organization: Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

Contact: Sue Tutt- Parsons

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:708-352-3580 x228

www: hhrehab.org

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (Lend A Helping Hand Walk) *Minimum Age 12 * October 3rd, at City Park in Countryside

Organization: La Grange Historical Society

Contact: Jeanne Hayden

Title: Board Member

Address: 444 S. La Grange Rd/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 354-5892

E-mail: JeanneHayden@email.msn.com

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (Annual Garage Sale * Sept) *Minimum Age 12

Organization: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

Contact: Deborah Ripper

Title: Naturalist

Address: 9800 Willow Springs Rd/ Willow Springs, IL 60480

Phone: (708) 839-6897

Fax: (708) 839-6897 (Phone ahead to FAX)

Mission Statement: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County encourages all volunteers to help preserve and protect the environment.

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat (Open Hours: 9-4PM Weekdays and Weekends vary)

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 12

Organization: Park District of La Grange

Contact: Laura Yednock

Title: Recreation Supervisor

Address: 436 East Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-1762

Fax: (708) 352-8591

E-mail: laurayednock@pdlg.org

WWW: pdlg.org

Mission Statement: The mission of the Park District of La Grange is to provide quality recreation programs, facilities and parks that meet the leisure needs and improve the quality of life for the residents of the Park District.

Volunteer Jobs:

One-time Event Volunteer * (Easter Egg Hunt) Sat 9:15-noon * Minimum Age 16

One-time Event Volunteer * (Summer Kids Carnival) Sat 9:15-noon * Minimum Age 16

One-time Event Volunteer * (Halloween Party) Sat 9:30-11AM * Minimum Age 16

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

One-time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Seasonal

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/ Constance Morris House

Contact: Katy Marquez

Title: Outreach Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 485-0069

Fax: (708) 458-0160

E-mail: cmhpillar@hotmail.com

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Aug 2002 -11th Annual Walkathon "Step Out To Stop Abuse" @ Grant Park

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Sexual Assault Advocacy Program

Contact: Holly Chojnacki

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

E-mail: @hotmail.com

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (4th Annual Walk Against Rape) * Minimum Age 12 * Sept 2002 @ Monroe Harbor -call Michelle Frazier (773)

Organization: Riverside Recreation

Contact: Laure Kosey

Address: 10 Pine Ave../ Riverside IL 60546

Phone: (708) 442-7025

Fax: (708) 447-2704

E-mail: lkosey@riverside.il.us

WWW: riverside.il.us/rec

Mission Statement: To develop the best programs available that offer enjoyment and growth for the whole family. We will also strive to develop park facilities that blend the vision of Frederick Law Olmstead with the needs of our growing community.

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (July 4th 5K Run- morning)* Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal (2 hrs) *

Organization: Southwest Suburban Center on Aging

Contact: Marilyn Kovach

Title: Program Director

Address: 111 W. Harris Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 354-1323

Fax: (708) 354-0282

E-mail: MPKovach@aol.com

WWW: swscoa.org

Mission Statement: To enrich the quality of life of older adults and their families through a range of programs and services that enhance their well-being and independence.

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (Assistance) * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal Commitment * Mon-Fri (8AM-8PM)

Organization: Western Springs Recreation Department

Contact: Rita Ligeikis

Title: Recreation Coordinator

Address: 1500 Walker/ Western Springs IL 60558

Phone: (708) 246-9070

Fax: (708) 246-1309

E-mail: rbarlet@wsprings.com

Volunteer Jobs:

One-time Event Volunteer * Seasonal (Halloween Penny Carnival & Thanksgiving Basketball "Turkey Shoot") * Minimum Age 12

Presenter

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Addictions

Contact: Anita Casey

Title: Adolescent Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

E-mail: thepillarscommunityservices.org

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Presenter * Role Models to speak to groups of peers and/or adults about drugs & alcohol * Training Available

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Sexual Assault Advocacy Program

Contact: Holly Chojnacki

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

E-mail: @hotmail.com

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Presenter * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (Hours Vary) * Training Required

Program Volunteer
Organization: CEP Youth Leadership (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Programs Volunteer (Youth Advisory Board!) * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Hours Vary

Organization: The Community House

Contact: Marcie McGonagle

Title: Director, Volunteer Service Bureau

Address: 415 W. 8th St./ Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 654-2907

Fax: (630) 654-4003

Mission Statement: The Community House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life for people of all ages-providing exciting new learning experiences, counseling support, recreation and volunteer opportunities. A department within the agency, the volunteer service Bureau matches people wishing to volunteer with other agencies who use volunteers.

Volunteer Jobs:

Program Volunteer (After School) * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Mon-Fri (3:30-6PM) * Training Required

Organization: Justice Public Library

Contact: Maritza L. Ruiz

Title: Youth Services Department Head

Address: 7641 Oak Grove Ave./ Justice, IL

Phone: (708) 496-1790

Fax: (708) 496-1898

E-mail: JPLOnline@yahoo.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Program Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Mon-Sat

Program Volunteer (For Children) * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Mon-Sat

Organization: La Grange Park Library

Contact: Aaron Schmidt

Title: Young Adult Librarian

Address: 555 N La Grange Rd / La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-0100

Fax: (708) 352-1606

E-mail: Schmidta@sls.lib.il.us

WWW: lplibrary.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Program Volunteer (Open to various opportunities!) * Minimum Age 12 * Library Hours M 1-5, Tues 10-9, Wed 1-9, Thurs 1-9, Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5

Organization: The Pillars Community Services Program

Contact: Jerri Allers

Title: Director, Lyons Township Prevention Task Force

Address: 100 W Cossitt Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-1188

Fax: (708) 352-1198

E-mail: taskforce@earthlink.net

Mission Statement: The Lyons Township Prevention Task Force, a program of The Pillars Community Services, is a community organization committed to building a collaborative network for prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse by improving public awareness of substance abuse as it impacts individuals, families and communities, and by providing skill building opportunities and resources for developing healthy lifestyles.

Volunteer Jobs:

Program Volunteer (Board Member) * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Tues (4-6PM)

Reader/Storyteller

Organization: Justice Public Library

Contact: Maritza L. Ruiz

Title: Youth Services Department Head

Address: 7641 Oak Grove Ave./ Justice, IL

Phone: (708) 496-1790

Fax: (708) 496-1898

E-mail: JPLOnline@yahoo.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Reader/Storyteller * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Mon-Sat

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Reader/Storyteller * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Reader/Storyteller * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Seasonal

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Early Childhood Programs

Contact: Sandy Carillo

Title: Family Support Specialist/Teacher

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Reader/Story teller * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly or Weekly * Mon-Fri (8-4:30 ) * A physical & recent tetanus shot is required

Organization: St. Cletus After School Care

Contact: Nancy C. Scavuzzo

Title: Principal

Address: 700 W. 55th St./ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 352-4820

Fax: (708) 352-0707

We continue to strengthen and deepen the Catholic formation of our students in an environment of academic excellence, which respects individuality and nurtures self-worth.

We offer an integrated curriculum, which motivates students to understand the connection between classroom lessons and their personal call to faith and service.

We challenge students, faculty and staff to develop to their full potential.

We respect the partnership between home, church and school essential to each child's total development.

Our goal and commitment is to educate young men and women in mind, body and spirit. The formation of our students in Catholic values will allow them to meet future challenges with wisdom and grace.

Volunteer Jobs:

Reader/Storyteller * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (5:45)

Organization: St. Thomas Hospice

Contact: Barb Serby

Title: Coordinator of Volunteer Coordinators

Address: 8230 S. Madison/ Burr Ridge, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 856-6990

Fax: (630) 856-6999

Volunteer Jobs:

Reader/Storyteller (Jr. Hospice Volunteer) *Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat * Training Required

Recreation Leader

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Recreation Leader * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat

Organization: OARS Adult Day Care

Contact: Melissa Ditkowich

Title: Program Coordinator

Address: 712 E Elm Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-0417

Fax: (708) 352-9662

Volunteer Jobs:

Recreation Leader *Minimum Age 18 * Monthly * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (10-2PM) * Training Required

Organization: Riverside Recreation

Contact: Laure Kosey

Address: 27 Riverside Rd./ Riverside IL 60546

Phone: (708) 442-7025

Fax: (708) 447-2704

E-mail: lkosey@riverside.il.us

WWW: riverside.il.us/rec

Volunteer Jobs:

Recreation Leader (Soccer Coach) * Minimum Age 18 * Seasonal (20 hrs) * Tues & Sat (evening/day) * Training Required

Recreation Leader (Basketball Coach) * Minimum Age 18 * Seasonal (30 hrs) * Wed & Sat (evening/day) * Training Required

Recreation Leader (Referees) * Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal (10 hrs) * Sat (day) * Training Required

Recreation Leader (Soccer Camp) * Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal (10 hrs) * Mon-Tues-Wed-Th-Fri (4-6PM)

Recreation Leader * Minimum Age 18 * Seasonal (10 hrs) * (2 hrs one day per week)

Organization: Western Springs Recreation Department

Contact: Rita Ligeikis

Title: Recreation Coordinator

Address: 1500 Walker/ Western Springs IL 60558

Phone: (708) 246-9070

Fax: (708) 246-1309

E-mail: rbarlet@wsprings.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Recreation Leader * Summer * Minimum Age 16 * Training Required

Researcher
Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Researcher * Minimum Age 18 * 5 Month Min. Commitment * Mon-Fri (Specific hours) * Training Required

Retail/Resale Shop Volunteer
Organization: Aspire

Contact: July Giese

Address: 9901 Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154

Phone: (708) 547-3550 x. 3554

Fax: (708) 547-4067 E-mail: JGiese@aspireofillinois.org WWW: AspireofIllinois.org

Mission Statement: To provide people with developmental disabilities quality lifetime supports and opportunities to achieve their highest human potential where they live, work or play.

Volunteer Jobs:

Retail/Resale Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Sat (10-5) * Training Required

Organization: Pillars

Contact: Colleen Mallon

Address: 1023 Burlington/ Western Springs, IL 69558

Phone: (708) 354-0826

Fax: (708) 698-5090

WWW: Pillarscommunity.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Retail/Resale Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Tues-Sat (arranged) * Training Required

Organization: Community Nurse Health Association

Contact: Kay Hucker

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 23 Calendar Court/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-2403

Fax: (708) 352-9578

Volunteer Jobs:

Retail/Resale Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Mon-Sat * Hours Vary

Organization: Manor Care

Contact: John O'Reilly

Title: Activity Director

Address: 600 W. Ogden Ave./Hinsdale, IL 60521

Phone: (630) 325-9630

Fax: (630) 325-9648

E-mail: 468-Admin@hcr.manorcare.com

WWW: HCR.ManorCare.com

Mission Statement: To provide high quality nursing and rehab services for the elderly in a caring and compassionate manner.

Volunteer Jobs:

Retail/Resale Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Sun-Sat

Shelter Volunteer

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/ Constance Morris House

Contact: Katy Marquez

Title: Outreach Coordinator

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 485-0069

Fax: (708) 458-0160

E-mail: cmhpillar@hotmail.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Shelter Volunteer ( Children's Domestic Violence Shelter) * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied Hours) * Training Required

Sorter/Packer

Organization: Community Nurse Health Association

Contact: Kay Hucker

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 23 Calendar Court/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-2403

Fax: (708) 352-9578

Volunteer Jobs:

Sorter/Packer * Minimum Age 12 * Thur (7-9)

Organization: New Hope Connection

Contact: Deane M. Rupport

Title: President

Address: 1515 Ogden/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 246-7273

Mission Statement: New Hope Connection is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping refugee families resettle in the western suburbs of Chicago, mainly La Grange, Brookfield and Western Springs.

Volunteer Jobs:

Sorter/Packer (Pickup & deliver household items) *Minimum Age 16 * Time commitment based on when needed

Special Needs Assistant

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Special Needs Assistant * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Seasonal

Organization: SEASPAR

Contact: Cathy Morava

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 600 S. Main St./ Downers Grove, IL

Phone: (630) 960-7600

Fax: (630) 960-1080

E-mail: Seaspar@ix.netcom.com

Mission Statement: SEASPAR shall provide joint recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities.

Volunteer Jobs:

Special Needs Assistant * Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal * Majority are after school evenings and weekends

Translator

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Tutor
Organization: CEP Youth Leadership (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 4903 S. Gilbert Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CathyP@CEP4Youth.org

WWW: CEP4Youth.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Tutor * Minimum Age 12 * Monthly (Through the school year) * Mon-Thur (After School) * Training Required

Tutor * Minimum Age 12 * Summer * Tues & Thur (Afternoon) * Training Required

Tutor * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly (1 hour per week) * Training Required

Organization: The Pillars Community Services/Early Childhood Programs

Contact: Sandy Carillo

Title: Family Support Specialist/Teacher

Address: 6120 S. Archer Road/ Summit, IL 60501

Phone: (708) 458-6920

Fax: (708) 458-2326

Mission Statement: Helping individuals and families help themselves

Volunteer Jobs:

Tutor (Assisting the Teacher) * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly or Weekly * Mon-Fri (8-4:30 ) * A physical & recent tetanus shot is required

Organization: The Pillars Community Services Program

Contact: Jerri Allers

Title: Director, Lyons Township Prevention Task Force

Address: 100 W Cossitt Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-1188

Fax: (708) 352-1198

E-mail: taskforce@earthlink.net

Volunteer Jobs:

Tutor * Minimum Age 14 * Weekly * Tues or Th (6-8PM) * Training Required

Organization: St. Cletus After School Care

Contact: Nancy C. Scavuzzo

Title: Principal

Address: 700 W. 55th St./ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 352-4820

Fax: (708) 352-0707

We continue to strengthen and deepen the Catholic formation of our students in an environment of academic excellence, which respects individuality and nurtures self-worth.

We offer an integrated curriculum, which motivates students to understand the connection between classroom lessons and their personal call to faith and service.

We challenge students, faculty and staff to develop to their full potential.

We respect the partnership between home, church and school essential to each child's total development.

Our goal and commitment is to educate young men and women in mind, body and spirit. The formation of our students in Catholic values will allow them to meet future challenges with wisdom and grace.

Volunteer Jobs:

Tutor * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (5:45)

Usher

Organization: Plymouth Place Inc. Retirement Community

Contact: Susan Wensel

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 315 N. La Grange Rd../ La Grange Park, IL 60526

Phone: (708) 354-0340 Ext.6674

Fax: (708) 482-6847

E-mail: suew@plymouth.provinet.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Usher * Minimum Age 14

Virtual Volunteer
Organization: Associates in Behavioral Sciences

Contact: Alfa Murphy

Title: Practice Manager

Address: 6201 W Cermak 2nd Floor Berwyn, IL, 60402

Phone: (708) 788-8808

Fax: (708) 788-8549

E-mail: ABS5733@gmail.com

WWW: ABSPSYCH.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Virtual Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment *Mon-Fri (Specific hours) * Training Required

Organization: The British Home

Contact: Diane R. Hurstak/Eddy

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Address: 8700 W 31st St/ Brookfield, IL 60513

Phone: (708) 485-0135

Fax: (708) 485-0147

WWW: thebritishhome.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Virtual Volunteer * Open Hours * Minimum Age 14 * Training Required (Job Orientation)

Organization: Justice Public Library

Contact: Maritza L. Ruiz

Title: Youth Services Department Head

Address: 7641 Oak Grove Ave./ Justice, IL

Phone: (708) 496-1790

Fax: (708) 496-1898

E-mail: JPLOnline@yahoo.com