Brookfield
Organization:
The
British Home
Contact:
Diane
R. Hurstak/Eddy
Title:
Volunteer
Coordinator
Address:
31st
& McCormick Ave./ Brookfield, IL 60513
Phone:
(708)
485-0135
Fax:
(708)
485-0147
E-mail:
caring-helpers@thebritishhome.org
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)
Clerical
Worker *Monthly Time Commitment * Mon-Fri 9-4PM *
Minimum Age 14* Training Required (Job Orientation)
Companion
* Monthly/Seasonal * Sun-Sat 9-7PM * Minimum Age 14
* Training Required (Job Orientation)
Entertainer
* Monthly/Seasonal * Sun-Sat 9-7PM * Minimum Age 14
Holiday
Program Volunteer * Seasonal * 9-5PM * Minimum Age
14
One
time Event Volunteer * Open Hours * Minimum Age 14
Virtual
Volunteer * Open Hours * Minimum Age 14 * Training
Required (Job Orientation)
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
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Burr
Ridge
Organization:
Gateway
Contact:
Ron
Hanik
Title:
Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist
Address:
15W431
59th Street/Burr
Ridge, IL 60521
Phone: (630)
325-3857
Fax:
(630)
325-3891
E-mail:
GWgators@aol.com
Volunteer
Jobs:
Other
(Direct Care Worker) * Minimum Age 12 * Mon-Sat (9-8PM)
Organization:
Ray
Graham Association (Hanson Center)
Contact:
Ron
Hanik
Title:
Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist
Address:
15W431
59th St/ Burr Ridge, IL 60521
Phone:
(630)325-3857
Fax:
(630)325-3891
E-mail: GWgators@aol.com
Volunteer
Jobs:
Direct
Care Worker * Minimum Age 12 * Mon-Sat (9-8PM)
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
Reader/Storyteller
(Jr. Hospice Volunteer) *Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat
* Training Required
Holiday
Programs Volunteer (Jr. Hospice Volunteer) *Minimum
Age 14 * Sun-Sat * Training Required
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A New Town
Countryside
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
Downers
Grove
Organization:
SEASPAR
Contact:
Cathy
Morava
Title:
Volunteer
Coordinator
Address:
600
S. Main St./ Downers Grove, IL
Phone:
(630)
960-1144
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
Special
Needs Assistant
* Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal * Majority are after school
evenings and weekends
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A New Town
Hinsdale
Organization:
The
Community House
Contact:
Marcie
McGonagle
Title:
Director, Volunteer Service Bureau
Address:
415
W. 8th St./ Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone:
(708)
323-7500
Fax:
(708)
323-7510
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:
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:
Animal
Caregiver * Minimum Age 12 * Sun- Sat
Arts
& Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Sun-Sat
Clerical
Worker * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat
Companion
* Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat * Training Required
Entertainer
* Minimum Age 12 * Sun-Sat
Holiday
Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 *
Hospitality
Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Sun-Sat
Internship
* Minimum Age 18 * Mon-Fri *Training Required
One
Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 *
Reader/Storyteller
* Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat
Recreation
Leader * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat
Retail/Resale
Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Sun-Sat
Hospital
Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Sun-Sat
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A New Town
Hodgkins
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:
Girl
Scouts of America
Contact:
Sandy
Cervenka
Title:
Outreach
Coordinator
Address:
930
Barnsdale/ LaGrange Park, IL 60526
Phone: (708)
354-4855
Fax:
(708)
354-4864
E-mail:
whisperingoaksgs@ameritech.net
(Put Sandy in headline)
WWW:
whisperingoaksgs.org
Volunteer
Jobs:
Program
Volunteer * Assistant * Minimum Age 14 * Bilingual
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A New Town
Justice
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
WWW:
justicepubliclibrary.com
Volunteer
Jobs:
Arts
& Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time
commitment * Mon-Sat
Programs
Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment
* Mon-Sat
Reader/Storyteller
* Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time commitment * Mon-Sat
Virtual
Volunteer (At Library) * Minimum Age 12 * Varied Time
commitment * Mon-Sat
Program
Volunteer (For Children) * Minimum Age 12 * Varied
Time commitment * Mon-Sat
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
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A New Town
La
Grange
Organization:
Community
Extension Project (CEP)
Contact:
Cathy
Pierson
Title:
Volunteer
Coordinator
Address:
47
S. 6th Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525
Phone:
(708)
579-5898
Fax:
(708)
579-5899
E-mail: CEPLG@aol.com
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
Fund-raiser
* Minimum Age 12 * Hours Vary
Mentor
* Minimum Age 16 * Monthly Time Commitment * 4 Hours
a month * Training Required
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
One
Time Event Volunteer (Y Party Supervisor) * Minimum
Age 16 * Monthly (Through the school year) * Saturday
(7:30PM-10)
Programs
Volunteer (Youth Advisory Board!) * Minimum Age 14
* Monthly * Hours Vary
Holiday
Programs Volunteer (Haunted Manor)* Minimum Age 12
* Seasonal (Fall) * Mon-Sat (Weekday Evenings &
Sat Afternoons)
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)
Holiday
Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Sun-Sat
* Hours Vary
Hospitality
Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Sun-Sat *
Hours Vary
One
Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal *
Sun-Sat * Hours Vary
Retail/Resale
Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Seasonal * Mon-Sat
* Hours Vary
Sorter/Packer * Minimum Age 12 * Thur (7-9)
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
One
Time Event Volunteer (Annual Garage Sale * Sept 15)
*Minimum Age 12
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:
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)
Companion * Minimum Age 12 * Monthly/Seasonal Time
Commitment * Sun-Sat (10-4PM)
Entertainer
* Minimum Age 12 * Monthly/Seasonal Time Commitment
* Sun-Sat (10-4PM)
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
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)
Companion
*Minimum Age 16 * Monthly * Mon-Fri (10-2PM)
Entertainer
*Minimum Age 12 * Monthly * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (10-2PM)
Recreation
Leader *Minimum Age 18 * Monthly * Seasonal * Mon-Fri
(10-2PM) * Training Required
Organization:
Park
District of La Grange
Contact:
Steve
Speiser
Title:
Recreation
Supervisor
Address:
4903
S. Gilbert Ave./ La Grange, IL 60525
Phone:
(708)
352-1762
Fax:
(708)
352-8591
E-mail:
pdlrecsjs@aol.com
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:
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:
Tutor
* Minimum Age 14 * Weekly * Tues or Th (6-8PM) * Training
Required
Program
Volunteer (Board Member) * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly
* Tues (4-6PM)
One
Time Event Volunteer (3rd Annual Walk Against Rape)
* Minimum Age 12 * Sun Sept 16 @ Monroe Harbor -call
Michelle Frazier (773)
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)
Special
Event (Assistance) * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal Commitment
* Mon-Fri (8AM-8PM)
Entertainer
* Minimum Age 12 * Mon-Fri (11-1:30)
Fundraiser
* Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Mon-Sat (8:30-4:30PM)
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A New Town
La
Grange Park
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:
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
One-time
Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Seasonal
Companion
* Minimum Age 14 * Monthly
Entertainer
* Minimum Age 14 *
Holiday
Programs Volunteer * Minimum Age 14
Reader/Storyteller
* Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Seasonal
Special
Needs Assistant * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly * Seasonal
Usher
* Minimum Age 14
Other
(Activity Assistant) * Minimum Age 14 * Monthly *
Seasonal
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 (After Care) * Minimum Age 16 * Occasional
(based on need)
Entertainer
* Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (5:45)
Reader/Storyteller
* Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (5:45)
Tutor
* Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Fri (5:45)
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Riverside
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Riverside
Organization:
American
Cancer Society
Contact:
Dina
Sanchez
Title:
Field
Representative/Communications Representative
Address:
7234
W. Ogden Suite 3 South/ Riverside, IL 60546
Phone:
(708)
484-8541
Fax:
(708)
484-3179
E-mail: DSanchez@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
Hospitality
Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Seasonal
One-time
Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal
Organization:
Associates
in Behavioral Sciences
Contact:
Alfa
Murphy
Title:
Practice
Manager
Address:
3300 S. Harlem/ Riverside, IL, 60546
Phone:
(708)
447-6789
Fax:
(708)
447-6452
E-mail:
Associates@abspsych.com
WWW:
ABSYCH.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
Fundraiser
* Minimum Age 18 * 5 Month Min. Commitment *Mon-Fri
(Specific hours) * Training Required
Researcher
* Minimum Age 18 * 5 Month Min. Commitment * Mon-Fri
(Specific hours) * Training Required
Internship
* * Minimum Age 18 * 5 Month Min. Commitment * Mon-Sat
(Specific hours) * Training Required
Virtual
Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment
*Mon-Fri (Specific hours) * Training Required
Entertainer
* Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment * Fri (Specific
hours)
Housing
Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * 3 Month Min. Commitment
* Mon-Sat (Specific hours) * Training Required
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:
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
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:
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
One
Time Event Volunteer (July 4th 5K Run- morning)* Minimum
Age 16 * Seasonal (2 hrs) *
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)
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A New Town
Summit
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/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
WWW:
thepillarscommunityservices.org
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
Child
Care Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly or Weekly *
Mon-Fri (8-4:30 ) * A physical & recent tetanus
shot is required
Tutor
(Assisting the Teacher) * Minimum Age 16 * Monthly
or Weekly * Mon-Fri (8-4:30 ) * A physical & recent
tetanus shot is required
Reader/Story
teller * 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
Child
Care Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied
Hours) * Training Required
Clerical
Worker * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied
Hours) * Training Required
Housing
Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied
Hours) * Training Required
Shelter
Volunteer ( Children's Domestic Violence Shelter)
* Minimum Age 16 * Weekly * Sun-Fri (Varied Hours)
* Training Required
One
Time Event Volunteer * Aug 25 10th 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
WWW:
thepillarscommunityservices.org
Mission
Statement: Helping
individuals and families help themselves
Volunteer
Jobs:
One
Time Event Volunteer (3rd Annual Walk Against Rape)
* Minimum Age 12 * Sun Sept 16 @ Monroe Harbor -call
Michelle Frazier (773)
Clerical
Worker * Minimum Age 12 * Mon-Fri (Hours Vary)
Presenter
* Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal * Mon-Fri (Hours Vary)
* Training Required
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Westchester
Organization:
Aspire
Contact:
Judy
Lorch
Address:
9901
Derby Lane/ Westchester, IL 60154
Phone:
(708)
547-3550
Fax:
(708)
547-4067
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
Fund-raiser
* Minimum Age 18 * Variable Hours
Holiday
Programs * Minimum Age 18 * Seasonal * Mon-Fri
Hospitality
Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Variable Hours
One
Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 18 * Variable Hours
Retail/Resale
Shop Volunteer * Minimum Age 16 * Mon-Sat (10-5) *
Training Required
Organization:
Des Plaines River Valley Restoration Project
Contact: Dave Lloyd
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (708) 485-2296
WWW: restoringnature.org
Mission Statement:
