Alphabetical Listing of all volunteer opportunities

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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 (Relay For Life Walk)* Minimum Age 12 * Seasonal

Organization: American Red Cross

Contact: Gloria Trevino

Title: Community Outreach Coordinator

Address: 350 N. Manheim Rd/ Hillside, IL 60162

Phone: (708) 547-6516 X.12

Fax: (708)547-7360

Volunteer Jobs:

Program Volunteer * (Youth Advisory Board Member) *

Presenter * American Red Cross will train volunteers to give presentations to community groups about the HIV virus *

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: 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: 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 * Email Pen Pals or Teach Basic Computer Skills * Open Hours * Minimum Age 14 * Training Required (Job Orientation)

Organization: CatNap From the Heart

Contact: Bobbi Meyer

Title: Manager

Address: 1101 Beach Ave, La Grange Park

Phone: (708) 352-3914

Fax: (708) 352-3941

Website: catnapfromtheheart.org

Mission Statement: At CatNap, there is a strong belief in the love and care of the extended family we call pets and companions. We pride ourselves in offering the next best thing to home. Along with maintaining a daily schedule to reduce stress, affection is always abundant! When you leave your pets, leave them in the hands of love. Leave them with us at CatNap!

Volunteer Jobs:

Animal Caregiver * No Training Required *

Clerical Worker * No Training Required*

Internship * No Training Required

Transport Volunteer * No Training Required

Website Assistant * No Training Required

Fundraising * No Training Required

Organization: Community Family Services (CFS) & Mental Health Center

Contact: Colette Lueck

Address: 1023 Burlington/ Western Springs, IL 60558

Phone: (708) 354-0826

Fax: (708) 354-0867

E-mail: CLueck@ccoptions.org

Volunteer Jobs:

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

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

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

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

Organization: Community Extension Project (CEP)

Contact: Cathy Pierson

Title: Program Director

Address: 47 S. 6th Ave/ La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 579-5898

Fax: (708) 579-5899

E-mail: CEPinfo@megapathdsl.net

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: The Community House

Contact: Marcie McGonagle

Title: Director, Volunteer Service Bureau

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

Phone: (630) 323-7500

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: 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: Community Support Services Inc

Address: 9021 Ogden Ave, Brookfield 60513

Phone: (708) 354-4547

Fax: (708) 354-7412

Website: communitysupportservices.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Clerical Worker

One Time Event Volunteer/Special Events Volunteer

Member to serve on board/committees

Organization: Conservation Commission

Address: Brookfield

Contact: Roy Lehto

Phone: (708) 485-0034

Website: VillageofBrookfield.com

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Project N.I.C.E. (Neighbors Involved in a Clean Environment) Village wide cleanup, April 22nd * Sat * Hours 9-12noon* Special Events Volunteer * Park cleanup * Jan 21st, Feb 18th, March 18th * Sat * Hours 9-12noon

One Time Event Volunteer * Meet the Creek -Salt Creek cleanup, June 18th * Sun * Special Events Volunteer * Park cleanup * Jan 21st, Feb 18th, March 18th * South Kiwanis Woods is located on Arden Avenue in Brookfield, south of the train tracks and east of Salt Creek. Please dress for the weather - work gloves, hats and boots are recommended * Sat * Hours 9-12noon

Environmental Volunteer * Adopt-a-Spot * Adopt a piece of Brookfield to keep litter free * Twice a month pick up litter, rake & pull weeds * Hours vary*

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: Galloping Ghost

Contact: Neil Rubenstein

Title: Race Coordinator

Phone: (847) 604-2607

E-mail: raceinfo@galloping-ghost.org

www: galloping-ghost.org

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer (5K Race) * July 20th

Organization: Gateway (Hanson Center)

Contact: Erica Brady

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: Girl Scouts of the USA - Whispering Oaks Council

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:

Clerical * Minimum Age 14

Program Volunteer * Girl Scout Leader * Minimum Age 18 * Training Required

Program Volunteer * Program Aide * Minimum Age 14 * Training Required

Program Volunteer * Assistant * Minimum Age 14 * Bilingual *

Organization: Habitat For Humanity

Contact: Judy Smith

Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:

E-mail: judy.smith@piperrudnick.com

www: habitat.org

Volunteer Jobs:

Housing Volunteer* Minimum Age 16 *

Contact: Danielle or Peggy

Title: Youth Services

Address: 7641 Oak Grove Ave./ Justice, IL 60458

Phone: (708) 496-1790

Fax: (708) 496-1898

E-mail: JPLOnline@yahoo.com

WWW: justicepubliclibrary.com

Volunteer Jobs:

Arts & Crafts Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Mother's Day and Father's day craft days* May 7, 3-4:30 and June 10, 3-4:30

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

Organization: Kiwanis Club of La Grange

Contact: Charles Warner

Title:

Address:

Phone: (708)

E-mail:

Mission Statement:

Volunteer Jobs:

*Minimum Age 12

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: Lions Club of La Grange Highlands

Contact: Harry Barber

Title:

Address:

Phone: (708)

Fax: (708)

E-mail:

www: lionsclub.org

Mission Statement:

Volunteer Jobs:

Organization: Lions Club of Brookfield/ La Grange Park

Contact: Robert Kaiser

Title:

Address:

Phone: (708)

Fax: (708)

E-mail:

www: lionsclub.org

Mission Statement:

Volunteer Jobs:

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 * Annual Arts & Crafts Fair * Oct

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

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

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)

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)

Organization: Lyons Township Substance Abuse Task Force

Contact: Jerri Allers

Title: Director

Address: 100 W. Cossitt Ave./ LaGrange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-1188

Fax: (708) 352-1198

E-mail: taskforce@earthlink.net

Mission Statement:

Volunteer Jobs:

One Time Event Volunteer * Minimum Age 12 * Please call for current opportunities

Organization: Lyons Township Prevention Task Force

Contact: Maria Martinez

Title: Tutor Coordinator

Address: 100 W. Cossitt Ave./ LaGrange, IL 60525

Phone: (708) 352-1188

Fax: (708) 352-1198

E-mail: taskforce@earthlink.net

Mission Statement:

Volunteer Jobs:

Tutor * Minimum Age 12 * Weekly * Tues or Thurs (after school)

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

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)