ALL YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Organization: American Cancer Society
Contact: Adam Wilt
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: 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: 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: 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: 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)
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 *
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
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
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: King-Bruwaert House
Contact: Susan Swarbrick
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 6101 S. County Line Road/Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 230-9520
WWW: king-bruwaert.com/mainpages/volunteer.asp
Mission Statement: King-Bruwaert volunteers discover great joy in donating their time, skills and talents to senior adults who apprciate visitations, discussions, walks, reading and a variety of daily activities.
Volunteer Jobs:
Companion * Clerical Worker* Arts & Crafts * Holiday Events * Indoor & Outdoor Activities * Reading * Card Games
Minimum Age 12 * Flexible hours (minimum 2 hrs per week)* mornings, afternoons or weekends
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)
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: Laura Yednock
Title: Recreation Supervisor
Address: 536 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
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: 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 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
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: 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: 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@