Needs From: United Way of Metro Chicago

Apply today to volunteer during the 2024-2025 school year: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/chil

Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) needs caring and reliable community members like you to mentor high-needs students, getting them on track to graduate!

What: CHiL is a volunteer-based afterschool program that provides social and emotional support coupled with homework help to low-income middle and elementary school students in Wheeling Township's Community Consolidated School District 21. Under the direction of program staff, volunteer mentors will foster socialization among a small group of students; facilitate social and emotional learning activities; and guide their charges in completing schoolwork.

Where and When: CHiL takes place at middle and elementary schools in Wheeling Township's Community Consolidated School District 21. The program will run from October through the first week of May. Volunteer mentors are needed on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00-4:45 pm (dates and times subject to change). Choose and commit to one day each week.

Why: Mentoring is a fun and rewarding experience. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with positively impacting those in need, volunteering in schools is an ideal way to meet new people, enhance your resume, and learn new skills. Mentoring at CHiL is also a great way for college and graduate students to gain field hours.

Apply today to volunteer during the 2024-2025 school year, which starts in October: https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/lunch-buddies

Who: HandsOn Suburban Chicago needs caring and reliable community members like you to provide academic support to high-needs elementary school students!

What: Lunch Buddies strengthens the foundational academic skills of students in need through volunteer-based tutoring. Under the direction of program staff, volunteer mentors provide homework help, practice math skills, and/or develop literacy skills by reading with groups of 1-3 students.

Where and When: Lunch Buddies takes place at Jane Addams Elementary School in Palatine, IL and will run from October through the first week of May. Volunteer tutors are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during the students' lunch hour, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM (dates and times are subject to change). Choose and commit to one day per week.

Why: Tutoring is a fun and rewarding experience. In addition to the satisfaction that comes with positively impacting those in need, volunteering in schools is an ideal way to meet new people, enhance your resume, and learn new skills. Tutoring at Lunch Buddies is also a great way for college and graduate students to earn field hours.

HandsOn Suburban Chicago connects individuals and groups interested in volunteering with opportunities to serve their community.

Opportunities are available in more than 100 social service organizations and schools throughout Northern Cook and Northern DuPage County. There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities that fit every need-virtual, one day, short term projects or long term. You can use your professional skills, volunteer remotely, or even become a board member!

Learn more at www.HandsOnSuburbanChicago.org to search volunteer opportunities!

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP is a volunteer program serving 44 cities and towns in Northern Cook County and DuPage County north of North Avenue.

You can help people in your community while being part of a national program by becoming a volunteer of AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Choose from several impact areas, such as:

Helping people age with dignity

Tutoring elementary aged children

Help a nonprofit build capacity

And many more!

Whatever you choose to do, you will make a real difference. Stronger families. Better schools. Safer communities. With AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, you will see tangible outcomes and learn first-hand how your contributions can change your community.

Please visit www.HandsOnSuburbanChicago.org to search volunteer opportunities, or call us for more information at 847-228-1006!