Needs From: United Way of Metro Chicago

Join us in Garfield Park for our Annual 9/11 Day of Service Event, where we'll be in community together with over 30 million Americans rekindling the spirit of unity that brought our country together in the days following the tragedy. Activities will be hosted in partnership with the Garfield Park Right to Wellness Collaborative and will include lot clean-ups, gardening, and more!

*We will meet at 4349 W Washington Blvd before transferring over to assigned sites.

Answer the phone for incoming calls, requests for information, client appointments, etc.

Requirements:

Assist with the acceptance, sorting and shelving of donated items in our Tinley Park indoor warehouse. 

We ask for a weekly commitment of 3 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 9-12.  All training will be provided and you will work along with staff and other volunteers. 

Serve as a receptionist in the administrative offices of Crisis Center for South Suburbia Tinley Park location.

This is an indoor, seated position. Duties include accepting package deliveries, answering the door for visitors, notifying staff when visitors arrive, monitoring reception area and some light clerical duties. The confidentiality of the staff and visitors is of high importance. All training will be provided.

We ask for a regular commitment of 3 hours once a week. Shifts are weekdays10:00am -1:00 pm, 1:00 -4:00 pm, or 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm or Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.

Flexible schedule picking up and delivering items in the Worth, IL., Orland Park, IL., and Tinley Park, IL. areas on the agency truck. Must be able to lift, carry, and move furniture for distribution to Neat Repeats resale stores. You will work in tandem with other volunteers and/or Crisis Center staff. All training provided.

This opportunity is located in our Neat Repeats Orland Park or Worth, Illinois stores. Sorters are responsible for preparing items for resale by pricing, tagging, and steaming items before placing them on the sales floor. All training is provided.

We ask for a once a week commitment of 5 hours. The shifts available are Monday thru Saturday 10-3 or 11-4, or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 2-7.  Consider joining our family of dedicated volunteers to further the work of Crisis Center for South Suburbia in providing needed services to survivors of domestic violence.

Looking for volunteers who can perform various maintenance jobs in the Orland Park or Worth Neat Repeats stores. These are minor repairs and general assistance in either or both of the resale stores. Day and time are flexible. The stores are open Monday thru Thursday 10-7 and Friday and Saturday from 10-4.

We are in need of volunteers in our Neat Repeats Resale Shops in Orland Park, Illinois and Worth, Illinois.

Perform various sorting, tagging, greeting, merchandising or cashiering tasks to ensure the successful operation of our resale stores. All training is provided.

We ask for a once a week commitment of 5 hours. The shifts available are Monday thru Saturday 10-3 or 11-4, or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 2-7.  Consider joining our family of dedicated volunteers to further the work of Crisis Center for South Suburbia in providing needed services to survivors of domestic violence.

Community Ambassadors are responsible for creating awareness in our community about domestic violence and also educate the community about the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, its mission and programs. Responsibilities may include distributing posters, and valuable resource information, and working at local resource fairs, and events to promote the agency and educate the community. We ask for a regular commitment of one 2-3 hour local event monthly of your choice. All training and materials are provided.

The Administrative Volunteers help the Crisis Center for South Suburbia's day to day administrative needs. This may include  making phone calls, copying, collating, stuffing envelopes, and mailing. Dates and times are flexible. Location indoors,  Tinley Park administrative office.

SIGN-UP LINK HERE: https://chicagoparksfoundation.givepulse.com/event/642273-volunteer-for-run-for-the-parks-5k-run-walk-or-roll

United Way of Metro Chicago, in partnership with our friends at KPMG, is promoting the Chicago Parks Foundation's annual 5k! Get moving on the Lakefront Trail and join them for a community celebration of our parks!

The Chicago Parks Foundation is thrilled to bring our 5K event back for our third year at beautiful Burnham Park. Run, Walk or Roll - something for everyone! Start the morning with either the timed out-and-back 5K course on the Lakefront Trail or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. This is a family-friendly, all ages event.

Volunteers will be asked to assist with a variety of on-site roles along the race route including setup, breakdown, registration, gear check, water stations, and more.

*Please see sign-up link above; no need to register on this need, only on the Chicago Parks Foundation direct link!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Ways to Connect?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

The American Red Cross has always had a special relationship with America's armed forces, assisting military families in crisis and providing emergency communication support. When a new enlistee joins the armed services, they go with their families through a Military Entrance Processing Command center (MEPS.) The MEPS in North Chicago is a bustling center where we need more caring and friendly Red Cross volunteers to share important information about the services we provide. This information gives great peace of mind to the families of our service personnel, and it's a privilege to be able to support them. We have an immediate need for at least 5 new volunteers to help on Tuesdays. We have a special preference for fluent bilingual volunteers who speak Spanish and English (but we are accepting helpers who only speak English, as well.) If you have a passion to give back to the active duty service members who give so much for our country, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. 

Register here to get started. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US and Canada will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your first impact in the Team LFL hub. 

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. We also offer virtual Q&A sessions where you can ask questions.

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. 

How to get started: Sign up online. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US and Canada will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. We also offer virtual Q&A sessions for volunteers. 

General Description​: Food Pantry Volunteer Team members work with HECC staff to receive and sort food donations and prepare food packages for distribution to clients. Volunteer team members help keep the Food Pantry well-organized and operating efficiently.

Time Commitment: ​Must be able to keep a consistent schedule and have availability during at least one of the time slots listed below.

Mondays: 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesdays: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Fridays: 8:00am - 12:00pm* *Note: Individuals who desire to volunteer during the Friday shift need to be able to lift 50lbs as they will be unloading the truck.
We also deliver food to seniors the second Tuesday of the month in the morning.

Duties/Responsibilities:
- Unload deliveries from Greater Chicago Area Food Depository Truck and other Pantry partners
- Sort and clean fresh products
- Sort, stock, and rotate food shelves
- Date food products
- Dispose of expired food
- Reorganize food and supplies, as needed
- Clean and disinfect shelves and floor
- Break down cardboard boxes for weekly recycling
- Prepare food bags for distribution
- Assist in distribution of food to clients
- Assist with paperwork, as assigned

Qualifications:
- Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Ability to lift boxed food items (10 - 50 lbs.)
- Able to work as part of a volunteer team
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude
- Able to keep to consistent schedule

Food Pantry Volunteer Application: Click Here

Join Chicago Food Rescue in the fight against food waste and hunger!

When you download the Chicago Food Rescue app, you can see where and when food needs to be picked up and delivered to. You can choose the rescues that fit your schedule-whether one-time or recurring.

How it works

Get the App – Volunteers download the Chicago Food Rescue app and sign up.

Claim a Rescue – Find a rescue, either recurring or one-time, that works for you and fits your schedule.

Pickup the Food Donation - The app will give you instructions on where to pick up and who to contact when you arrive.

Deliver to Those in Need – Drop the food off at the nonprofit recipient

Most rescues take less than an hour and can easily fit into your day, whether you're heading to work or running errands.

Ready to make a difference? Download our app, claim a rescue, and follow the simple step-by-step instructions. Together, we can make a big impact!

The PFF Walk unites the community in raising funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Join us as we walk together toward a cure for pulmonary fibrosis!

Held at Montrose Harbor on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the PFF Walk - Chicago offers two course options (one or two miles)

Provide support for the PFF Walk by volunteering! Fill out our interest form or contact us at PFFWalk@pulmonaryfibrosis.org to learn more about our day-of volunteer opportunities which include:

Volunteer with adult English language learners! 
Help practice conversational English and writing in small group or 1:1 tutoring sessions. 

PODER is an immigrant integration and career pathways center that empowers Spanish-speaking immigrants to seize opportunities throughout Chicagoland. 

*Volunteer tutors work with adult language learners in small groups or one-on-one tutoring sessions.
*Student members in Integrated English get additional help with particular grammar points or lessons from the textbook outside of class for extra language acquisition. 
*Weekend Conversation Club and Writing Club are for mixed-level practice speaking and writing about various topics. 

We provide orientation, training, and Integrated English textbooks, worksheets, and online activities. 

Scheduling is flexible (daytime, evening, weekend).  Volunteers can adjust meeting times, or drop in to the weekend clubs when available.  We appreciate volunteers who can commit to 10-12 weeks of once-a-week sessions during an Integrated English trimester. 

Volunteer tutors will complete an online self-paced 12-hour training. 

Sarah's Inn offers a 24-hour crisis line service to victims and families affected by domestic violence. Crisis Line Volunteer Advocates make a difference in victim's lives, offering emotional support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to callers in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures set forth by Sarah's Inn.

This volunteer position requires a 6-month minimum time commitment, with volunteers taking at least three crisis line shifts each month. Crisis line shifts are completed from your home using an app. Illinois state law mandates that Crisis Line volunteer advocates MUST first complete a 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training, which Sarah's Inn offers three times per year. A completed application, and an interview is required before you are accepted as a volunteer.

Next training start date for crisis line volunteers will begin June 2025 (dates and times TBA). Once 40 hour trained, volunteers can set their schedule and volunteer from anywhere they have phone access and confidentiality.

Please visit www.sarahsinn.org for more information and to complete a volunteer application or email our Volunteer & In-Kind Coordinator at volunteering@sarahsinn.org.

The survivors of Anew are always in need of gift cards to help with the purchase of gas, groceries, and prescription medication.  Donors and volunteers sometimes create donation drives to also help with household cleaning products, and paper products such as paper towels and toilet paper.  Our survivors are also, in need of nonperishable foods and snacks for their children.  Those items can include applesauce, juice, cases of water, pasta, canned tomato sauce, rice, etc.  All of these are staples for our pantry for the transitional housing and clients of our counseling program.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's (LBFE) philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults in DuPage and Kane County. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The older adults we engage with have little to no contact with family and/or friends and are living life alone. Volunteers support older adults in friendship through various activities and programs, such as in-person visiting, parties, and holidays. 

When older adults are invited to an LBFE party, a volunteer is also invited to accompany that older adult. This means that a volunteer picks up the older adult at their home, takes them to the party and shares in the celebration together, then takes the older adult home. Volunteers can use their own car or use rideshare. The impact for an older adult is a friend comes to help them get to a social event with other friends, an opportunity that would otherwise be unavailable to them, as most LBFE older adults struggle with transportation.

To begin, please join us at an upcoming Zoom orientation! Follow the link below to register. Attendance at this one-hour orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as successful completion of a background screen.

www.lbfechicago.org/volunteer

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More information can be found at www.lbfechicago.org. Join LBFE today to make an impact in an older adult's life!

See you soon!

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities.

Treasure House is a resale shop located in Glen Ellyn. IL which sells gently used furniture, clothing, jewelry, and home goods. The proceeds from the shop support the needs of families and communities throughout DuPage County through the social service programs of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage.

Just last year, Metropolitan Family Services helped more than 48,406 low-income DuPage residents with counseling, parenting, behavioral health, housing assistance, senior programs and family support services.

Many volunteer opportunities are available at the Treasure House. Come work in a fun, fast paced retail environment and make a difference in your community.

For any questions or to make an appointment to drop off a large donation, please call the store at 630-469-6907.

To apply
If you would like to become a Treasure House volunteer, fill out this application: Click Here

The Adult Education program supports adult learners in enhancing their reading, writing, mathematics, English language proficiency, digital literacy, and other crucial skills. The program aims to empower students by equipping them with the literacy skills required to confidently navigate the workforce, training programs and higher education opportunities. By acquiring these skills, individuals can embrace self-sufficiency and embark on successful journeys towards personal and professional fulfillment.

We offer:

Adult Education Program Application: Click Here

The Bridge's "Beyond the Bridge" program provides a mentoring opportunity for youth in our community ages 12-18 by matching the youth with caring adults who are interested in making positive impacts in the lives of the adolescents and teens.

The Bridge is currently looking for volunteer mentors to help us extend opportunities all youth who need us! As a mentor, you will be supporting youth from ages 12-18 with their goals to help them succeed. You will truly make a difference in someone's life. Mentors will be matched with a youth for 12-18 months and will meet with them for up to 2 hours per week. If the commitment to weekly mentoring is too much, join us for Thursday Teen Drop-In nights at the YMCA from 3-7pm where we will hang out, pal around, and provide guidance and support to youth who need us! Commitment is 2x/month for 2 hours/shift.

Mentors must be 21 years of age, must pass background checks and be willing to participate in a training program prior to mentoring the youth. Volunteers must have a desire to work with youth and an interest in mentoring.

Apply here: https://bridgeyouth.org/get-involved/mentoring/

The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. One of the ways to advance our efforts is by becoming an Alliance Ambassador.  

Alliance Ambassadors 

We give Ambassadors training about the Great Lakes and how best to advocate to protect them. Virtual meetings are held throughout the year where Ambassadors can learn from experts about Great Lakes topics like plastic pollution, invasive species, and water infrastructure. We also help Ambassadors build skills like public speaking and tabling. 

As an Ambassador, you will have many opportunities to take action for the lakes: 

- Give presentations to community, youth, and business groups about the Great Lakes and the threats they face 

- Table at community events to raise awareness about the Great Lakes and the Alliance 

- Share information and spread awareness on social media 

- And more! 

The Alliance is here to support you every step of the way. We provide all needed supplies and event preparation and reimburse for event costs, such as parking. If this program is of interest to you, let us know, and we can set up an introductory call, so that we can tell you a bit more about the program. 

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults throughout Chicago. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The older adults we work with have little to no contact with family and/or friends and are essentially alone. Volunteers support older adults in friendship through various activities and programs.

The best way to alleviate loneliness and isolation are regular in-person visits. We are seeking volunteers that can commit to visiting or calling an elder twice a month for 12 months. The overall goal is to develop a friendship together. In-person visits could be in the older adult's home, your home, outdoors (weather appropriate) or in some other great spot in the community. Phone calling could be from anywhere, the perfect remote volunteer experience!

Join us at an upcoming Zoom orientation. Please register through link below. Attendance at a one-hour orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as a successful completion of a background screen.

https://lbfechicago.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/​

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More information can be found at www.lbfechicago.org . Join LBFE today to make an impact in an older adult's life!

See you soon!

Gifts from Liam is looking for a volunteer to assist us in keeping our warehouse organized and inventory of incoming and outgoing up to date!

The volunteer will assist us in:

- maintaining an accurate count of incoming donations, diaper bundles ready for distribution, and outgoing donations using our inventory management system

- keeping track of availability of supplies & alerting to when more need to be ordered

- preparing partner orders for distribution 

- recording incoming donations: who, how many, when

- warehouse organization: ensuring all items are stored in their respective places

This is an ongoing need. We hope to find someone who is available at least twice a month for 2-5 hours for a prolonged period (ideally 4+ months). There is no set schedule and can work with your availability.

Gifts from Liam needs your help to pick up and deliver diaper donations!

Our partner donation and distribution sites are located throughout Chicagoland. Primarily in the South Suburban region and South and West Sides of Chicago. We would like a driver available to pick up/drop off donations 1-4 times per month on average. Ideally, the driver is willing to travel to any of the partner sites, but if a designated region is preferred, that can work!

Ideally, delivery drivers are licensed and have access to a reliable insured vehicle and can go up and down stairs and lift up to 50 pounds. 

The drop off/delivery schedule is TBD and can be based upon your availability. 

We need your help! Looking to volunteer in person at community events and diaper giveaways? We need your help! 

Community Events and Diaper Giveaways:

Engage in communicating the mission of GFL to event attendees

Collect attendee's information where/if necessary (documents/device will be provided)

Actively engage with families in need that may approach the table

Sorting, packing, or wrapping diapers and other basic needs items

Take photos for our digital platforms (the device will be provided)

Distribute packaged items 

• Is a member of the Advisory Board
• Attends 75% of Advisory Board meetings and important related meetings
• Makes a commitment to participate actively in committee work
• Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time
• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares for meetings, and reviews/comments on minutes and reports
• Collaborates with committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to GFL
• Is an active participant in the nominating committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts
• Plays a leading role in fundraising activities
• Participates and serves on at least one Advisory Board Standing Committee
• Enlists financial support of $500 either through organizations, grants, event sponsorships, ticket sales, or
individual donations
• Makes a two (2) year commitment

Restoration Ministries has two Thrift Store Locations in Harvey and South Holland.

We are in need of volunteers to sort through clothing and other donations.

Our South Holland Store is located at:

351 W 162nd St.

South Holland, IL 60473

Our Harvey Store is located at:

14950 Dixie Highway

Harvey, IL 60426

Restoration Ministries’ After-School Program and Summer Day Camp provide at-risk, underserved youth homework help, tutoring, plus access to enrichment activities and nutritious meals.

Our After-School Program meets Monday-Friday from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

More than 100 children in grades K-8 participate, receiving homework help, tutoring, and aid from a Reading Specialist.

We are in need of volunteers to read with the children, play games, and help with homework.

Restoration Ministries' Food Pantry provides nutritious foods to residents of Chicago's South Suburbs on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

We are in need of volunteers to help distribute food and diapers, make grocery bags, push clients shopping carts, and bring groceries to clients cars.

We ask that volunteers arrive at 8:00 a.m. and stay until the pantry ends at 12:30 p.m.

Volunteers are asked to make 50 - 200 bagged lunches with your own supplies. You'll make them on your own time and off site. Please keep the perishable items (pre-prepared sandwiches, etc.) separate. Before lunches are made, please reach out to us in advance to make sure the day is available. Once lunches are made they can be dropped off at Inspiration Cafe, 4554 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640. Inspiration Cafe is open and can accept the bagged lunches Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm. For more information please visit this link

Help cook or serve meals at Inspiration Cafe for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Breakfast and dinner shifts are available. Orientation required and can be done so at this site.

Are you passionate about education, mentoring, and helping students reach their full potential? Join us as a Homework Help & Icebreaker Volunteer for our I.G.N.I.T.E. program!

About I.G.N.I.T.E.: I.G.N.I.T.E. (Inspiring Growth, Nurturing Talents & Empowerment) is an after-school enrichment program designed for middle school students (6th-8th grade). We believe in providing a supportive environment where students can excel academically, discover their passions, and develop valuable life skills.

Why Volunteer with Us?

As a Homework Help & Icebreaker Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in setting the foundation for our enriching program sessions. Your responsibilities will include:

Time Commitment: Volunteer sessions are every Tuesday and Wednesday. Your commitment can be as flexible as your schedule allows, whether you choose to volunteer for one session a month or more.

Learning the English language is one of the most crucial skills for refugees and immigrants to thrive in America. As an English Classroom Aide, you’ll provide support in an adult English class for refugees and immigrants.

Responsibilities include leading small group conversation or practice, monitoring student progress, one-on-one tutoring during class time, and assisting the teacher with other classroom duties.

Volunteers commit to at least one day per week for 4 to 6 months. Classes are 2 - 2.5 hours in length with the majority occurring weekday mornings, some weekday evenings, and a small number on Saturday mornings. Most classes are happening virtually at this time.

Training is provided. No previous English teaching experience is necessary. Knowledge of another language is not necessary. **Volunteers must be Illinois residents**

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

For refugees and immigrants, being denied healthcare and/or having little to no access prior to resettling in a country like the U.S. is a harsh reality. As a Health Advocate, you’ll come alongside an adult refugee or immigrant with friendship and practical support that empowers them to navigate the American healthcare system and receive the care they need.

Health Advocates support World Relief’s most vulnerable refugee clients like those with chronic medical conditions, those with disabilities, and single moms. Volunteer responsibilities can include assisting with transportation to appointments, helping with paperwork, advocating to ensure clients receive proper medical care despite cultural and language barriers, and more universal activities like practicing English, etc.

Health Advocates commit to meeting regularly (about 8 hours a month) for 6 months. Having daytime availability is ideal but not always required. Training is provided. 

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

In 2019, the 501c3, SMNPCE INC., now Disruptive INC, was launched. To date, we have hosted over 20 events, touched over 3,000 households and raised over $50,000 in corporate, financial and individual support.

At the core we remain Single Mothers Navigating Parenting | Careers | Entrepreneurship INC.

On the surface, we're collectively Disruptive INC where we focus on Career Development | Employment | Education of single parents ages 18-40 by providing support via related resources.

Through our auxiliary board we're looking to reach and connect with the next generation of parents and young adults -

 Goal

Changing schools is difficult enough; now imagine your new school is in a completely different country, culture, and language. This is the reality for refugee and immigrant youth when they first start school in America. As a Youth Tutor, you can help ease this transition by coming alongside them and their parent(s) as they begin the process of adjusting to school and pursuing academic success.

You’ll have the opportunity to help with homework, build a friendship, practice English, provide social-emotional support, and—in some settings—enjoy fun activities together like soccer, art, etc. Tutors are normally paired with a student of the same gender in one of our after-school clubs or outside of our clubs at a mutually determined time, meeting in-person or virtually in some locations.

A typical commitment is about 1 - 2 hours once a week over a school semester. Training is provided.

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

​​​​​​Put your organizational skills to use and help with crucial administrative duties that keep the World Relief office running smoothly.

Office Assistants serve alongside WR staff to help with database work, filing, filling in at the front desk, sorting donations, and other special projects. Depending on interests, comfort level with different tasks, and availability, we can help find projects that are a good fit for you. Many projects involve the use of computers.

Scheduling, including the frequency and length of commitment, are flexible. Our office hours are 8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

For those born with U.S. citizenship, it’s easy to overlook all the benefits it provides. But these benefits, including the right to vote and hold public office, are immense. World Relief Chicagoland hosts citizenship clinics to provide a low-cost opportunity for immigrant community members to apply for U.S. citizenship.

As a Citizenship Assistant, you’ll help eliminate barriers for those applying and enable our clinics to serve more individuals. Volunteers assist clients with completing their citizenship application (Form N-400) before it is reviewed by a legal representative and eventually submitted.

Clinics take place once a month from about 9 AM to 4 PM, alternating between Fridays at our DuPage office and Saturdays at partner sites in DuPage County and Aurora. Volunteers often serve half or full days on a monthly or semi-regular basis. Training is provided.

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Citizenship Clinics take place in DuPage County and Aurora.

Learning the English language is one of the most crucial skills for refugees and immigrants to thrive in America. As an English Language Tutor, you’ll practice conversational English and language skills with an adult refugee or immigrant and become friends in the process!

Tutors meet their student(s) in-person or virtually for about 1 - 2 hours once a week for 6 months, typically walking through a short lesson that focuses on speaking and listening.

Training and materials are provided. No previous English teaching experience is necessary. Knowledge of another language is not necessary. **Volunteers must be Illinois residents**

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

Loneliness is one of the greatest challenges refugees and immigrants face in America, so good friends are greatly needed. As a Friendship Partner, you’ll get to know an individual/family and help them navigate life in America.

This may involve activities like practicing English, exploring your community together, reading through mail and papers that come home from school, and so much more. Volunteers provide friendship with an emphasis on cultural awareness and practical support focused on empowerment and self-sufficiency. This is a great opportunity to learn about the cultural adjustment process firsthand and experience transformation in your life as well.

Friendship Partners commit to meeting regularly for 6 months, spending about four hours or more together each month. Training is provided.

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

Are you looking for a way to get hands-on experience working for a nonprofit? World Relief offers internships in many different areas including Case Management, Employment, Education, Children & Youth, Legal Services, and more.

As an intern, you will work alongside our staff to support our refugee and immigrant neighbors in accessing critical services as they seek stability and to thrive in the U.S. Interns also have the option to work in Operations, Volunteer and Church Mobilization, and other capacity-building areas.

Generally, interns must complete 100 hours over the course of their internship. Internships typically take place during school semesters/summer and range in the number of hours per week depending on an intern’s availability.

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Interns can choose the office closest to them.

Without a vehicle and often with limited public transit options, refugees and immigrants who recently arrived in America experience significant transportation challenges. Step into this gap and become a Transportation Assistant, providing refugees and immigrants rides to important classes, trainings, interviews, and appointments!

As a Transportation Assistant, you’ll also have the opportunity to be the first person to greet refugees at the airport after a long journey, welcome them to America, and provide transportation to their new home. Volunteers help as often as their schedule allows—typically ranging from multiple times a week to a few times a year.

Transportation needs are often on weekdays during normal work hours (though evening needs also exist), so having daytime availability is ideal. Training is provided.

World Relief Chicagoland has three offices across the region in Aurora, DuPage County, and Chicago (Albany Park). Volunteers can choose the office closest to them.

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!

Join us on our North Campus to help us clean up and keep our Serenity Garden looking nice for our youth and staff. Our youth who live and attend school on our campus use this garden as a place to decompress and therapy sessions. Your work helps support our mission to promote stability through a nurturing, healthy living environment for our youth. 

Donate activities and games for our tutors and mentors to use during their weekly sessions with our youth. Find our wishlist on Amazon: https://a.co/dR00LpN

Keeping our Great Lakes beaches clean starts with you! Adopt-a-Beach cleanups are a fun, free, easy way to give back to your community and keep plastic pollution out of our Great Lakes. It’s easy to jump right into the Adopt-a-Beach community. Join a cleanup today!  

The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research.  

Each year, through the Adopt-a-Beach program, thousands of volunteers work to keep the Great Lakes shorelines healthy by removing litter from our beaches and collecting important data. 

Join the Adopt-a-Beach movement today! You can take part in two ways: 

We hope to see you on the beach this season! 

We are looking for regular childcare volunteers who would be able to help out at both our Chicago and Oak Park locations. We would need childcare a couple of days a week and up to four evenings per week! Shifts are about 2 hours long. Two background checks are required to be passed before an individual can work with children.

Front desk volunteers work for 4 hour timeframes answering the phone, transferring calls and interacting with visitors to the Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing Facility located in La Grange. Morning shifts between 8am-12pm and 12pm-4pm are currently available. 

Front desk volunteers work for 4 hour timeframes answering the phone, transferring calls and interacting with visitors to the Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing Facility located in La Grange. Morning shifts between 8am-12pm and 12pm-4pm are currently available. 

BEDS Plus uses in-kind donations to assist formerly homeless clients get back on their feet. Items like couches, side tables and lamps in good condition help furnish their new apartments. We are looking for someone to volunteer for 1-2 hours per day coordinating these items for the staff that works directly with clients. This person would have their own BEDS email to interact with donors with items. 

Every week, our guests need their sheets, pillowcases, and towels to be washed. The cleaned linens are then folded and put away so that they can be re-distributed to guests during the evening after dinner. 

This volunteer opportunity would be on-site at the shelter. 

While the linens are being washed, you may also help with general organizational needs (such as organizing donations, clothing closets, or the food pantry). 

This is an on-going shelter need. If you are able to commit on a regular basis, that would be fantastic. Otherwise, we are more than happy to have volunteers who want to come in just once or twice. 

EPEL is looking for people who love young children. We have two Laundromats that have books and materials to engage our youngest learners. We are always looking for volunteers to read and engage children while their parents are doing their laundry. A Laundromat is a non-traditional place for children to learn while they wait!

Do you speak Spanish? That is a bonus, with a cherry on top! You do not need to be a teacher, you just have to love children and families.

Pre-pack bags of groceries, unpack and stock items, and place groceries in clients’ vehicles.  Opportunities in Wheaton, Westmont, and West Chicago.  

Social distancing, masking, and safety protocols will be followed at all sites.  

Because West Chicago is within a school, the masking mandate will also be followed.

What would make you a good fit for this opportunity?

The West Chicago location is especially in need of volunteers who know (or are eager to learn!) basic Spanish phrases.  

Join us!  Fill out a volunteer application at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer 

Pre-pack bags of groceries, unpack and stock items, and place groceries in clients’ vehicles.  Opportunities in Wheaton, Westmont, and West Chicago.  

Social distancing, masking, and safety protocols will be followed at all sites.  

Because West Chicago is within a school, the masking mandate will also be followed.

What would make you a good fit for this opportunity?

The West Chicago location is especially in need of volunteers who know (or are eager to learn!) basic Spanish phrases.  

Join us!  Fill out a volunteer application at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer