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Volunteer Opportunities
Alexian
Brothers Hospice
West/Northwest Chicago Suburbs, IL
Hospice Volunteer
Responsibilities: Alexian Brothers Hospice volunteers can serve in
several
capacities: our Patient volunteers offer companionship and socializtion
to homebound patients, and respite to their family members; administrative
volunteers assist our office manager in completing office related duties;
bereavement volunteers maintain phone contact with our hospice families
and offer a 'listening ear' to those who have lost a beloved family members.
We fully train our volunteers to fulfill these duties, and ongoing support
and training is available. If you would like to make a difference in the
life of a family who has a relative who is dealing with a terminal diagnosis,
call us.
Job Qualifications: Must be over the age of 18 Must have transportation
available or be comfortable using Chicago area transit systems Required
to go through Alexian Brothers Hospice Orientation
Salary: NA
Application
Process: Check out our website at
http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/services/hospice/volunteer.aspx
or
email:
mazzaiaj@alexian.net or call:
630-233-5118
Awana Ministry Opportunities
Responsibilities: Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Our programs offer a proven approach for evangelizing and discipling kids in the church and community. Awana serves on six continents with headquarters located in Streamwood, Illinois.
Instructional
Designer
We are currently seeking candidates for an Instructional Designer. The
successful candidate will work on our in-house team to develop and write
state-of- the-art training materials that will be used to conduct training
workshops and conferences for church leadership teams. The Instructional
Designer researches various training methods, develops appropriate training
materials and supports new and existing programs. We require a bachelor's
degree and/or five years related experience in developing and delivering
cutting edge, creative, adult training curriculum, including e-learning
initiatives. Distance learning, web or online based training experience
required.
Graphic
Designer
The Graphic Designer plans and designs materials for Awana publications
and products.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with a concentration in design
or illustration or two to three years related experience and/or training.
Must have a strong background in design and have a working knowledge of
HTML and web/design application such as Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac
platform. Familiarity with Awana programs and products is helpful.
Web Designer
The Web Designer partners with internal clients to support ministry objectives
by designing, developing and deploying web graphics that deliver a highly
engaging and effective customer experience. The Web Designer visually
designs, creates and formats home pages, landing sites, web application
interfaces, documents and templates for the web. Qualified applicants
should have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) plus two to
three years experience in visual designing, developing and deploying corporate
branding properties. This position requires creative candidates with strong
creative capabilities, fluency in web technologies and strong communication
and organizational skills.
U.S. Field
Missionaries
We have over 70 missionaries in the U.S. serving the local church through
the initiation and development of Awana programs. All Awana missionaries
are "faith supported" and deputized to raise their own support.
U.S. missionaries are responsible for area growth, church relations, volunteer
team building and training. These individuals are also required to build
and maintain healthy relationships with pastors/churches, volunteers and
other ministries.
International Field Missionaries
International
Missionaries
The International missionaries provide servant leadership and support
in a country or region by providing ministry support, administrative support,
coaching, mentoring, training and participating in hands on ministry in
the country or area of assignment. Opportunities are available in Europe,
Indonesia, Kenya, Zambia and other parts of the world.
Application Process:
Mary K. Cherry, SPHR
Human Resource Manager
Awana®
1.630.540.4754
Posted: 1/24-1/28
NIEAPA
2010 Conference Student Volunteer Opportunities
Hoffman Estates, IL
Student Volunteer
Responsibilities: Are you interested in learning more about the employee
assistance field? The EAP field employs Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists,
Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Specialists, Human Resource
Professionals and Business Professionals. To read more about the Northern
Illinois EAP Association, visit www.nieapa.org. There are a number of
volunteer opportunities for full time students at our annual conference
on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at Stonegate conference center in Hoffman Estates.
Student volunteers receive free admission to the conference and have the
opportunity to network with hundreds of professionals in the employee
assistance field.
Application Process: If you are interested in becoming a student
volunteer, please contact Priscilla Murphy, Volunteer Chair, at 312-986-4158
or murphyp@metrofamily.org
HSP
Carol Stream, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities: Sponsor a Needy Family! The following opportunities
are available. For H.S. students and older
Mon-Fri. Dec 1st-23rd
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Preparation for Christmas gifts
Sun-Dec 13th
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Special volunteer opportunity *must stay entire time*
Mon-Fri Dec 14th-18th
9:15 am - 5:30 pm
Christmas offering gift & food sorting
Tues-Wed. Dec 15th-16th
9:15 am - 5:30 pm
Senior gift sorting and delivering
Sat. Dec 19th
9 am - 4 p.m.
Christmas offering, distribution to families
Mon. - Tues. Dec 21st - 22nd
9:15 am - 7 pm.
Preparation & Family pick up
Volunteer at our center
M-F
9:30 am to 5:30 pm
A great place to do service hours!
Application Process: please email us at
hsp@humanitarianservice.org with what you plan to do to help our need
seniors, children and families.
Su
Casa Catholic Worker
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Provide hospitality for homeless Latino families, reaches out to its neighbors
on the south side of Chicago and works for social justice. We provided
intensive case management and a supportive community environment for 4-6
families for a period up to one year. We partner with our neighbors through
our Sunday soup kitchen, weekly recreation program for neighborhood kids
and other activities. Our activism includes advocacy in Latin American
and homelessness issues. Live in experience for high school and college
students. Given one or more of the following responsibilities house manager,
soup kitchen, coordinator, newsletter editor, plunge group coordinator,
maintenance/ mechanic, food service, neighborhood ad community outreach,
gardening, volunteer coordinating, celebrations and activities and tutoring.
Minimum of 6 months, preference for one year commitment.
Qualifications: Good Spanish skills preferred. Ages 19 and older.
Three month probationary period. Application, references, sit visits or
hygiene interview. Experience in Latin American helpful. Monthly stipend.
Room and board including private bedroom. Personal hygiene supplies and
laundry services provided. Health insurance and AmeriCorps Education Award
available. Workers receive several days of on site orientation upon arrival,
ongoing mentorship and training. Workers meet weekly for community reflection,
education and planning.
Application Process: Contact Chantal deAlcuaz Executive Director:
5045 S. Laflin St.
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone:773-376-9263
Fax: 773-376-9241
Email: sucasacw@gmail.com
www.sucasacw.org
Misericordia
Home
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Supports individuals with developmental disabilities in maximizing their
level of independence and self-determination within an environment that
fosters spirituality, dignity, respect and enhancement of quality of life.
We promote developmentally of natural family and community support, community
awareness, education and advocacy. The volunteer with live in community
with adults with developmental disabilities and would assist the residents
in the daily functioning of the home, with particular emphasis on supporting
activities of daily living and community involvement. The volunteer will
attend day programming with the residents. Depending on the desire of
the volunteer some placements may include direct care on the evening shift.
We also have opportunities for nurses interested in working closely with
our residents and their families. Volunteers are guaranteed two weekends
a month away from the placement and week long summer and Christmas breaks.
One year renewable.
Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and have a Bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university Applicant should have
no dependents and possess a willingness to reside in community and work
with our residence. Applicants should be able to commit one year of service
and have a valid driver's license. Physical examination, police background
check and drug screening. DMV driving record are required. Interview and
references also required. Applicants are considered for positions applied
for without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
disability or any other basis prohibited by Federal and state law. Room
and board. Eligibility to apply for medical insurance. Transportation
stipend available for travel home following completion of the program
Eligibility for loan forbearance and AmeriCorps Education Award. Stipend
of $400 per month. Volunteers with receive a month long training to include
CPR, first aid, abuse/ neglect, resident rights, nutrition, communication,
etc. Training is very comprehensive no prior experience working with persons
with developmental disabilities is required for placement.
Application Process: Contact Joe Ferrara Director:
6300 N. Ridge
Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 773-273-3054
Email:joef@misericordia.com
www.misericordia.com
Applications are accepted at all times.
MercyWorks
Volunteer Program
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Transforms young lives of suffering into lives of hope and promise by
providing a nurturing home, the means for growth, healing for families
and God's mercy in action. Offers youth who seek a new beginning in safety,
respect, opportunities for growth and the necessary motivation to pursue
a healthy and successful future. It is composed of a select group of highly
motivated individuals who are mission-driven and who wish to make a difference
in the lives of our children. Volunteers are provided the opportunity
to grow in their faith and spirituality through prayer and reflection
while being committed to a process of building community, addressing social
injustices living in simplicity. One year renewable service.
Qualifications: Women and men, single, no dependents, at east
21 years of age, good physical and mental health, college degree is preferred
or experience working with youth in a professional setting, candidates
must complete application process and agree to undergo a personal interview,
physical exam, drug test and criminal background clearance; possess valid
driver's license; dearer to work with troubled children; commit to living
in simple community lifestyle; wish to grow in faith; sense of humor;
perseverance; openness to diversity; leadership[p qualities; and ability
to make friends and live with others. Room and board, health insurance,
$125 monthly stipend, transportation assistance, program orientation,
on the job training, retreats, vacation, professional supervision and
mentoring spiritual direction, sign on bonus for full-time employment
after successful completion of volunteer service, eligibility for loan
forbearance and Americorps Education Award. 7 day orientation in August,
seasonal retreat, guest speakers, theological reflection groups and professional
mentoring.
Application Process: Contact Katie Keller Smith Program Director:
1140 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-738-6369
Fax: 312-738-0484
Email:katkel@mercyhome.org
www.mercyhome.org
Applications are accepted through May. Priority given to postmarked applications
by April 1st. Begin filling positions in January.
Franciscan
Outreach Association
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
To provide a safe and established opportunity for volunteers who wish
to help the city's poorest and most neglected people with basic human
needs of food and shelter with respect ad compassion. This setting provides
the opportunities for volunteers to develop relationships with our guests
and persons with unique challenges and strengths and the complexity of
being poor and homeless. This environment encourages volunteers to examine
their own values, develop their personal strengths in a concrete lived
reality. One year renewable. We are willing to consider a limited number
of summer and short term volunteer commitments.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, at least 19, male
or female, single or married couples without dependents decent driving
record, able to get to Chicago, working knowledge of English, willingness
to live with others in culturally diverse community, the ability to handle
responsibility and treat the poor with respect and dignity. Previous experience
with the homeless, the poor and mental illness is helpful but not necessary.
Room and board, monthly stipend, medical insurance, ten days vacation
time, two days off per week, AmerCorps education awards when individual
meet the requirements.
Application Process: Contact Danielle Simonetti Volunteer Officer:
1645 W. LeMoyne St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 773-278-6724
Fax: 773-278-7120
Email: volunteer@franoutreach.org
www.franoutreach.org
Posted: 9/14-9/18
Dominican
Volunteers USA
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
We invite volunteers share a simple lifestyle in Dominican communities.
We provide a supportive, faith-based, intergenerational environment within
the Dominican way of life. Volunteers have opportunities to respond to
the need of our sisters and brothers, especially those who are poor or
marginalized in locations across the US. Long term health care, nursing,
social work, education, child care, refugee/ immigration services, Hispanic
ministry, social service agencies, parish/youth/campus ministry, literacy
education, elderly outreach, peach and justice advocacy, women and children
programs, environmental services, farming, community organizing, homeless
shelters. Usually August to July, one year renewable. Training orientation
program in August, mid year retreat and closing weekend in June.
Qualifications: Women and men with Christian motivation, single
or married without dependents, age 21 years and older, two years of college
or work experience, with the ability to adapt to various kinds of work
and living accommodations. Appropriate degree/ certification required
for certain positions. Room and board, $100 monthly stipend, $300 at the
end of service commitment, medical insurance, 3 retreats. Volunteers pay
transportation to and from mission site at the beginning and end of service.
Application Process: Contact Stefanie Flax Assistant Director:
1914 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 708-524-5982
Email: dominicanvolunteers@gmail.com
http://dvusa.org
Deadline June 1st
Claretian
Volunteers
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
This program invites young adults to lay leadership by collaborating in
service ministry with the missionaries in an urgent timely and effective
manner. Volunteers strive to grow spiritually within a community of peers
and in solidarity wit the poor and those on the margins of society. We
work with varied populations; immigrants and refugees, youth and young
adults, the elderly, college students and as neighborhood organizers and
where there is urgent need. One year length of service, renewable.
Qualifications: Men and women, single and married couples with
no dependents between the ages of 21 and 20 who are willing to participate
in community living with other volunteers. Completed application, screening,
physical and background checks and interview with program director and
placement site. A college education is preferred but high school education
and work experience is considered. Spanish is required for some populations
We are unable to assist individuals with immigration from outside the
US. Benefits include AmeriCorps education awards, loan deferments, room
and board, monthly stipend, transportation to and from site, readjustment
allowance at end of service, basic health insurance, retreats, training
orientation, in-services and other opportunities depending on placements
and needs. One week orientation focusing on service or ministry, leadership,
community, simple living, and spiritual growth. Mid year and closing retreat,
workshops, optional group or individual retreats.
Application Process: Contact Deana Brewer Director:
205 W. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-544-8176
Fax: 312-336-7230
Email: volunteers@claretians.org
www.claretianvolunteers.org
Placements normally begin in early August. Preference given to applications
received by May 15.
Christian
Brothers Lay Volunteer Program
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Goals of program are: grow spirituality, experience community living,
work with the marginalized in educational or social service ministries.
Long term service, US, Canada and Grenada are 12 months. There is an 8
week summer opportunity in Florida.
Qualifications: For the long term program a candidates must be
single, have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, be in
good physical and mental health, have a desire to work with the marginalized
and those in need, be willing to live and to participate fully in community
life. For the summer program, a candidate need only have one year of college.
Long term: medical insurance, room and board, monthly stipend, transportation
at the beginning and end of service, opportunity for language studies
for those serving in Florida. Short term: room and board, transportation
at the beginning and end of service, stipend. Training long term: orientation
is provided at the beginning of the program.
Application Process: Contact Bro. Bob Koppes CFC, Director of Volunteers:
100001 South Pulaski Road Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60655
Phone: 773-298-2520
Fax: 773-429-4381
Email: christianbrosvp@sbcglobal.net
www.cbvp.org
Application deadline is six weeks before each orientation. Applications
received by March 1 will be given first consideration. Applications received
after March 1 will be considered if placements are available.
Brethren
Volunteer Service
Elgin, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Sharing God's love through acts of service; caring for creation; working
for peace; advocating justice; serving human need. All projects fall under
one of the following categories: children, youth/ young adults, senior
citizens, general community services, farm workers, disabled persons,
agriculture, hunger/ homelessness, prisoners and the prison system, refugees,
peace/ justice, domestic violence, housing, healthcare, outdoor ministries,
community organizing/ development/ advocacy, education, training, environment,
congregations or miscellaneous.
Qualifications: To serve in US volunteer must be 18 or older with
high school diploma. To serve overseas volunteer must be at least 21 years
old with college degree or similar life experience. Room, board, monthly
stipend and health insurance provided. Transportation to and from project
after orientation. Some projects can receive AmeriCorps Educational Award.
Three week orientation held every summer, fall and winter. 10 day orientation
every spring for volunteers 50 years and older. On site training at each
project. One year length of service for US placements and 2 years for
overseas.
Application Process: Contact Mr. Dan McFadden, Director:
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: 800-323-8039
Fax: 847-742-0278
Email: bvs_gb@brethren.org
www.brethernvolunteerservice.org
Application deadline is six weeks before each orientation.
Amate
House
Chicago, IL
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Amate House supports and develops men and women rooted in faith, dedicated
to service and committed to building a more just and loving society. We
place volunteers in a wide variety of positions including: teaching, nursing,
legal aid, health education and care, social services, youth ministry
and many more. The program is approximately 11 months beginning in august
and running to mid June.
Qualifications: Applicants must be US citizen between the ages
of 21-29, with a college degree or equivalent life experience. Room and
board provided as well as health and car insurance. Volunteers receive
a monthly stipend and an end f the year bonus. Volunteers live in a community
with 7-13 other volunteers. There is a two week training at the beginning
of the year. Ongoing education and formation activities throughout the
year.
Application Process: Contact Lisa Wolff or Roberta Muoio Recruitment
Coordinators:
3600 South Seeley
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 773-376-2445
Fax: 773-376-3445
Email: info@amatehouse.org
www.amatehouse.org
Early application should be in March 1, 2010. The final deadline is May
31st.
BOOST
Mentor initiative
Mentor
Responsibilities:
Do you want to change the life of a student from a community school whilst
they change yours? Do you have an hour each week you could spare during
lunchtime this school year? Must have own transportation to be eligible.
There is a great need for trusting, caring and responsible people who
want to help kids from local middle schools.
Application Process: If you are interested in volunteering or to
learn more about this mentoring opportunity please contact Lauren or Matt
at 630-897-1003 or Boostmentor@hotmail.com
for more information.
Janet
Wattles Center
Rockford, IL
Volunteer
Career Opportunities in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services and Marketing
Responsibilities:
Janet Wattles Center is an out-patient mental health center offering comprehensive
services including emergency services, case management, day treatment
and out-reach services for adults and children. Volunteering offers: hands
on training, learn new skills, explore your career options, lead to a
paying job, provide contacts and references, and gain tangible work experience
for a resume. Internships are always available for undergraduates.
Application Process: For more information call Vida at 815-391-6443
or email vmarshall@janetwattles.org,
visit our website at www.janetwattles.org.
Beds
Plus
LaGrange, IL
Volunteer
Opportunities
Responsibilities: Join your neighbors and become
a BEDS plus volunteer. It's a great way to meet warm caring people who
want to make a positive difference in our community. Work a 4 hour shift
once a month October 15- April 29. 1st- 6:30pm-11pm, 2nd 11pm-3am, 3rd
3am- 7:30am, 4th 5:30am- 7:30am. Wednesday and Friday Day Program 11am-3pm.
Site volunteers activities vary according to shift times. Volunteers do
the following:
- Greet and interact with clients
- Set-up and clean-up the site
- Serve lunch
- Monitor the site
- Substitute for regular site volunteers
- Must be 21 years or older.
Support Volunteers serve in a wide variety of ways:
- launder bed and bath linens from a shelter site.
- Provide meals for a site
- Shopper: pick-up supplies twice a month at Sam's Club, Office Max and
Wal-Mart
- Supply delivery: pick-up site requested supplies at the BEDS Office;
deliver supplies to Shelter Sites on Tuesdays and Fridays.
-Donate professional services; office assistance, computer support, website
development and maintenance.
-Contribute financial support: we welcome contributions, memorial gifts
and grants.
Application Process: New volunteers are asked to attend a Volunteer
Orientation Class. Please call our office at 708-354-0858 or visit www.bedsonline.org
for updated classes. Please take a moment to take our Volunteer
Inquiry form and fax or email to BEDS PLUS office or visit our website
at www.bedsonline.org to download
and email to office.
PO Box 2035
LaGrange, IL 60525
Metropolitan
Family Services
Dupage, IL
Volunteers
Many
family caregivers of older adults are reluctant to leave their loved one
alone, even for brief periods, which can lead to stress and depression.
You can help a family caregiver in your community by becoming a Senior
Respite Volunteer with the In-Home Senior Respite Program.
Respite volunteers provide social visits to an older adult so that family
caregiver can leave the home to take care of their many business and personal
needs. Respite volunteers may visit, play cards, work a puzzle, or watch
TV with an older adult. Family caregivers use this precious respite time
to run errands, have lunch with a friend, attend religious services, or
even take a nap.
Volunteers receive training and are matched with families who live in
their community. Volunteers provide a social visit only, and no hands-on
assistance is required. Volunteers can work alone, as a couple, or in
teams of family members, co-workers, or friends.
Volunteers training sessions ( Choose only one)
Sunday, September 14, 2008 1:00 pm-4:00pm
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:00 pm-4:00pm
Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:00pm-4:00pm
Training Location
Metropolitan Family Services DuPage
222 E. Willow Ave, Wheaton
(Located 3 blocks north of Roosevelt Rd.,
Between Main St. and Naperville Rd.)
Application Process: Registration is required.
630-784-4875 or kanikuj@metrofamily.org
Jody Kanikula, LSW
Coordinator, In-Home Senior Respite
Northwestern Juvenile Project
Chicago, IL
Volunteers
The Northwestern Juvenile Project is a longitudinal study of 1829 youth
who were initially detained at the Cook County Temporary Juvenile Detention
Center in Chicago. We have been tracking and following them for 10 years.
We examine their mental health and substance abuse needs, their service
use, and their engagement in HIV/AIDS risk behavior and other life-threatening
or violent behaviors. We will be following these youth (now adults) for
another 5 years as they age into the young adulthood period (26-31), focusing
especially on HIV/AIDS risk and substance use.
We are looking for volunteers to help us with day-to-day office projects
for the next several months.
Potential Benefits:
- Introduction to what it takes to relocate and re-interview a highly
mobile delinquent population for a longitudinal field study
- Opportunity to become familiar with the operations of a large research
project (a plus for anyone looking to gain experience before applying
to graduate school)
- Contribution to streamlining our locating procedures
- Informal (but hard-working) work environment
We are asking for a commitment of 8-12 hours per week during regular working
hours at least through the summer.
Application Process: If you are interested, please email your resume
and a letter of interest to: psycho-legal@northwestern.edu
Benedictine
Summer Programs
Lisle, IL
Vietnamese-Speaking
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed. Students will assist with interpretation, document
translation, and assisting with logistical arrangements. If you are fluent
in Vietnamese and are interested in this special opportunity please contact
Taiqin Dong of the China Institute at tdong@ben.edu
or by phone at 630-829-1159.
Scott
Harper
Naperville, IL
Volunteers
Responsibilities:
Are you concerned about the state of our Nation? Would you like to make
a real difference to the well-being of our fellow-citizens? We need volunteers
to work with us on Scott's energetic and exciting congressional campaign.
We can use whatever skills and time you have to offer.
Application Process: Please join our friendly, dynamic and effective
team by contacting us at: www.scottharper.us
Email: info@scottharper.us
131 West Jefferson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
630-848-2111
St.
Vincent Pallotti Center
Washington DC
Full Time Volunteer Positions
Responsibilities: This
Center serves as a clearinghouse that offers information and assistance
with locating volunteer positions with over 100 full-time volunteer programs.
Overseas and domestic opportunities, both short-term and long-term are
available. Opportunities for full time volunteer service exist in almost
every possible realm including: health, mental health, education, social
service, ministry, literacy, construction, agriculture, advocacy, community
organizing and many more. Long term programs offer 1 year and 2 year placements.
Short term: placements range from 1 week to 6 months.
Qualifications: Long term: Most programs desire a college degree
in some are but will accept appropriate work/ life experience in place
of college degree. Short term: some education required. Many programs
accept only U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals but others do not.
Salary: Most full time programs provide room and board, health
insurance and a stipend. An AmeriCorps Education Award may be available
for some domestic volunteer programs. Student loan deferment can typically
be arranged.
Application Process: Most volunteer programs listen on the website
require an application, interview and letters of reference. You can find
contact information for individual programs listed in the Connections
Directory at:
http://www.pallotticenter.org/ConnectionsDirectory/ConnectionsOnline.asp
www.pallotticenter.org
Contact Jennifer Taylor pallotti@pallotticenter.org
1-877-VOL-Link
415 Michigan Ave. NE
Washington DC 20017
202-529-3330 Phone
202-529-0911 Fax
ADOPT
Animal Shelter
Naperville, IL
Human Resources Volunteer
We are looking to improve our personnel committee that would assist the
board in doing things correctly. This would be an advisory committee that
we could go to help us revise employee manuals, discuss conflicts, help
in really tough situations possibly interviewing parties involved in conflicts
to get the full picture, assisting with writing job descriptions, etc.
The committee description is:
To provide common HR functions for ADOPT volunteers and employees. To
promote teamwork and communication between all volunteers and employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate meetings between volunteers and employees utilizing conflict
resolution skills.
Manage HR documentation and paperwork including but not limited to Personnel
action forms, Equipment Checklists, Termination Checklists, Employee and
Volunteer Manuals, Medical Questionnaires, Exit Interviews, Disciplinary
Actions, Complaints, Resignations, Vacation Requests, Sick Days and Medical
Leaves.
Administer hiring process through posting of positions, resume gathering
and review, collecting employment applications, issuing offer letters
and participation in interviewing.
Establish and document an evaluation process for all employees.
Provide evaluations to the Management Team Train Management Team in proper
evaluation procedures and assist with employee evaluations.
Participate in Disciplinary Procedures for employees and volunteers including
issuing verbal and written warnings and making recommendations for termination.
Provide staff training materials for harassment, discrimination, and safety
procedures.
Identify potential OSHA violations and assist volunteers and staff with
finding solutions to remediate the concern. If you are interested, call
Judi Haft at (630) 926-8044
GVI
Colleges
throughout North America have granted college credit for GVI Expeditions.
Students can arrange for independent study through their academic department
or academic advisor. GVI is happy to work with education advisors and
colleges to help students receive this.
GVI can provide: Summary of Training, Letter of reference, Outline of
lectures, hours, and certifications offered
GVI run critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries
rely on GVI for volunteers, promotion and direct funding. GVI works locally
with its partners to promote sustainable development through environment
research, conservation and education. GVI volunteers benefit from exceptional
support, training and an internship scheme.
Field work placements include: Turtle Monitoring and Whale Shark Tagging
with Marine Conservation Society in the Seychelles and Internships in
various National Parks in Mexico ranging from turtle and bird surveying
to jaguar monitoring.
GVI also runs an internship program, giving 10-week expedition members
the chance to gain a further 10 weeks of fieldwork experience on an expedition
of their choosing.
“Through GVI’s Career Opportunities Program, I have been given
an opportunity in a fiercely competitive field that might otherwise have
proven inaccessible. The training that I and others have undergone here
has allowed me to be a part of something that many aspire to, and enjoy
a career that I would not have been able to dream of before.” Andy
Cameron, Expedition Manager, GVI Mahahual Marine Expedition
Past volunteers have received credit from the following colleges:
Colorado College Middle Tennessee State University
Colorado Mountain College Millersville University
Delaware Valley College St. Francis Xavier University
Elon University SUNY at Geneseo
Evergreen State University University of Guelph
Florida State University University of Western Michigan
Humboldt State University Yale University
Miami University
Go to www.gviusa.com to search
the volunteer placements available. Orcall on 888 653 6028 (toll free)
if you would like any additional information.
Providence
Companions in Mission
Allison Park, PA
This is a
one-year commitment, renewable for up to six years, which would enable
Catholic women to fully participate in the community, prayer and ministerial
life of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
What are the basic elements of the program? In order to more fully realize
her Baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ, the Providence Companion
offers her life and gifts to the mission of the congregation for a period
of one to six years.
A Providence Companion is invited to live in a local community, becoming
ever more attentive to the Gospel as lived by the community. She participates
in a process that includes:
- Sharing in the prayer, ministry, and the community's mission
- Making promises to live as the Sisters do for a limited period of time
- Working individually with a mentor
- Engaging in an ongoing program of spiritual formation
Who can become a Providence Companion in Mission? Catholic women who desire
to be attentive to Jesus and His Gospel message and who are: Single, widowed
or divorced, practicing Roman Catholic, aged 18 or over, without dependents.
They must be in reasonably good physical and psychological health and
capable of participation in a minimum of 30 hours of ministry per week.
In what types of ministry is a Providence Companion in Mission engaged?
Ministries are widely varied and depend on the skills and abilities of
each participant, but may include such things as: Social outreach, Primary,
secondary, or college education, Campus ministry, Early childcare, Care
for the elderly, Youth ministry, Retreat work.
Is there a process for becoming a Providence Companion in Mission?
The formal process includes:
- Signed application form with a formal letter requesting participation
in the program.
- Recent medical examination and psychological interview.
- Autobiographical statement.
- Interview with someone from the Providence Companions in Mission team
and the community's leadership.
The informal process includes:
- Opportunities for conversation with several community members.
- Opportunities to visit ministry sites.
- Two weekend visits to local communities.
What about finances? All financial and legal considerations will be evaluated
on an individual basis. The participant, along with a designated member
of the Providence Companion in Mission team, will sign a notarized agreement
regarding financial and other obligations on the part of both the participant
and the community.
Contact Sister Judith Connor, CDP
9000 Babcock Blvd.
Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: 412-318-3327
Email: cdpjudith@hotmail.com
Website: www.divineprovidenceweb.org
Glen Ellyn
Community Resource Center
Glen Ellyn, IL
Our program
is housed at Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn and serves 65 immigrant
and refugee children from 13 countries in K - 12 grades. We provide our
own assessment tools and evaluation procedure to place students in groups
according to literacy levels. I have 10 groups of about 4 - 7 students.
Each group has a lead teacher and 2 - 3 volunteer tutors.
Last year, my lead teachers consisted of staff, retired teachers, and
college students doing work study, internships, and service learning projects.
If you are interested in volunteering or if you have questions, contact
Daniel Zagami at dzagami@ryallymca.org
or call him at 899-9919.
Villa
St. Benedict
Lisle, IL
Volunteers
needed at Villa St. Benedict, a premier senior Catholic Living Facility
located in Lisle. Opportunities exist in many areas including activities,
food service, maintenance, human resources, the business office, transporting
resident. Please contact Kelli Cox, Volunteer Coordinator at (630) 725-7032
or kcox@villastben.org.
Feed My
Starving Children
Aurora, Il
Feed My Starving
Children is committed to feeding God's starving children hungry in body
and spirit. Our approach is simple: Volunteers pack nutritious meals made
up of rice, soy, vitamins and dehydrated vegetables, and we partner with
relief organizations worldwide to distribute these meals to starving children.
As a Christian non-profit, we hope to reduce the number of starving children
throughout the world by working to instill compassion in a generation
that hears and responds to the cries of those in need. We invite you to
join us in this important work.
Go to www.fmsc.org to sign up to volunteer or to make an online donation
or contact Bea Pedersen, Chicago Area Development Director, at 847-497-3278
with any questions. You may also contact us by email at: info@fmsc.org.
Website: www.fmsc.org.
Word of
Life Lutheran Church
Naperville, IL
Organist
Responsibilities:
Seeking an Organist for our Sunday 8:30am Traditional Worship Service.
Application Process: Please call Word of Life at 630-355-9655 for
more information.
Word of Life Lutheran Church
879 Tudor Dr.
Naperville, IL 60563
AmeriCorps-
Literacy Specialist
Waukegan, Harrisburg, Kewanee, Warrenville, St. Charles and Godfrey/Grafton,
IL
Volunteer
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois is a statewide organization committed
to developing and supporting volunteer literacy programs that help families,
adults and out-of-school teens increase their literacy skills.
The goal of the VOCAL - Volunteer Outreach for Community Action in Literacy-
program is to expand the volunteer base of adult literacy programs by
recruiting, placing and training energetic individuals to serve as AmeriCorps
members and provide tutoring to adults in community-based literacy programs
throughout the state.
Volunteers work to tutor adults in ESL and/or Basic Literacy, recruit
tutors, conduct basic skill assessments and assist with program and resource
development activities.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A High School Diploma or GED (minimum)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Prior volunteer experience helpful
Part-time Member- 900 hours
- Bi-weekly living allowance of $5,500/year
- Student Loan Deferment & Interest Waiver
- Initial and hands-on "job" training
- Post service educational award of $2,362.50
Minimum-Time member- 300 hours
- Student Loan Deferment & Interest Waiver
- Initial and hands-on "job" training
- Post service educational award of $1,000
For more information contact:
Chamala Travis, Program Coordinator
30 East Adams Suite 1130, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-857-1582
Fax: 312-857-1586
Email: cjordan@lvillinois.org
Website: www.lvillinois.org
Milestones
For Kids Success
Downers Grove, IL
Volunteer
Do you love kids? Do you have a desire to help others? Then this is the
opportunity for you. This is a chance for you to interact with children
with special needs and their families. Milestones for Kids Success (a
pediatric therapy clinic) is looking for volunteers to help with childcare
during their family support meetings once a month. The meetings take place
every third Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm and are located at the
clinic in Downers Grove.
Application Process: If you interested, please contact Brandi Monroe
via email at
bmonroe@milestones4kids.com
or
via phone at 630.792.1800 ext 249
Diocesan
Service Corps.
Buffalo, NY
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
Commit to service/social justice, community living, simplicity and spiritual
growth. Involves full time work from August 2007-August 2008 as mentors,
legal assistants, teachers, case managers and advocates with populations
that include persons with HIV/AIDS, physical or mental disabilities, inner-city
school children, immigrants, and families in need of employment, housing
or legal support. All living expenses are paid for and members have the
opportunity to ear a $4700 Americorps educational grant which can be used
to pay current or future educational fees. While living with other fun
and adventure-seeking young people, the meaningful opportunity will make
resume stand out as you get real professional experience.
Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age as of 9/1/06 and be willing
to challenge themselves through this unique adventure by committing to
service/social justice, community living, simplicity and spiritual growth
for on year.
Application Process: For more information contact Amy Fleischauer
795 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
afleischauer@buffalodiocese.org
or www.buffalodiocese.org
716-847-8384 or fax 714-847-5593
Age Options
Oak Park, IL
Volunteers
for Medicare Work Coalition
Responsibilities:
Learn about Medicare Part D and other state and federal health policy
related programs. Gain valuable and useful experience in community outreach.
Assist older adults and people with disabilities who live in Illinois
apply for programs help pay for their prescriptions. Flexible days and
hours.
Application Process: For more information please call Genia Lindsey
or Georgia Tzanetopoulos at AgeOptions, www.ageoptions.org.
708-383-0258 or 800-699-9043
St. Vincent
Pallotti Center
Washington, DC
Full-time
Volunteer Positions
Responsibilities:
The St. Vincent Pallotti Center serves volunteers before, during and after
their term of service. Prospective volunteers can access information about
full-time volunteer positions from our Connections Directory of Volunteer
Opportunities at www.pallotticenter.org. There are over 100 programs to
choose from and positions are available in the U.S. and overseas. Please
contact the St. Vincent Pallotti Center for more information or check
us out on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/_volunteer. The St. Vincent
Pallotti Center serves as a clearingouse that offers information and assistance
with locating volunteer positions with over 100 faith-based, full-time
volunteer programs. Overseas and domestic opportunities, both short-term
and long-term, are available. The Connections Directory of Volunteer Opportunities
is available to you at www.pallotticenter.org. You can also obtain a free
printed copy by emailing us at Connections@pallotticenter.org.
Compensation/Benefits: Most full-time volunteer programs provide room
and board, health insurance and a stipend. An AmeriCorps Education Award
may be available for some domestic volunteer programs. Student loan deferment
can typically be arranged.
Job function: Opportunities for full-time volunteer service exist in almost
every possible realm including: health, mental health, education, social
services, ministry, literacy, construction, agriculture, advocacy, community
organizing and MANY MORE.
Period of Service: Long term: Most programs offer 1-year and 2-year placements.
Short term: Placements range from 1 week to 6 months.
Qualifications: Most programs desire a college degree in some area
but will accept appropriate work/life experience in place of a college
degree. Short term: Some education required (typically a high school diploma).
Work Authorization Status: Many programs accept only US citizens or US
Nationals, but others do accept non-US citizens.
Application Process: Most volunteer programs listed on the St.
Vincent Pallotti Center website require an application, interview and
letters of reference. You can find contact information for individual
programs listed in the Connections Directory at http://www.pallotticenter.org/ConnectionsDirectory/ConnectionsOnline.asp.
Visions in Action
Classic
Volunteer program and Supported Volunteer program
Responsibilities:
Classic Volunteer program-sends volunteers to Uganda, Tanzania, South
Africa, and Mexico. Based on those volunteers' skills and preferences,
Vision in Action will match them with an indigenous NGO in their program
country. Our modest program fee covers housing, health insurance, a 203
week orientation in-country, staff support in the US and abroad, and visa
processing.
Our second approach is via our 3 programs in Uganda and Liberia. In Liberia,
we currently have a program in conjunction with the US Department of Agriculture
called Food for Progress. In Uganda, our Education Support Project, funded
by UNICEF, has been designed to build 5 primary schools and 5 teacher
housing units to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are returning
to their communities. Our second project in Uganda is in conjunction with
the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and will provide
local Ugandans with free HIV testing and counseling. In order to facilitate
this program, we are now recruiting volunteers for our Supported Volunteer
Program. Supported Volunteers must go through a rigorous application process
and also must be a certified VCT counselor. Unlike the Classic Volunteer
Program, Supported Volunteers are not responsible for paying a program
fee and will receive a $200-300 stipend each month from VIA. Their housing
and health insurance will be taken care of, and their only financial obligation
is to cover their roundtrip airfare to and from Uganda.
Application Process: Judith Saparzadeh
Alumni and Recruitment Coordinator
www.visionsinaction.org
2710 Ontario Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-625-7402
Cross Cultural Solutions
Volunteer
or Intern Abroad
Responsibilities:
Experience another culture. Make a difference internationally. Gain international
experience, engage in field work and research. The mission is to bring
people from all over the world together to work side-by-side while sharing
perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. Choose from: Brazil,
China, Coast Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, Thailand.
You will learn what challenges the community faces an see how your work
furthers the community's goals. You will create valuable connections with
the people that you work with each day. You may work in orphanages, childcare
centers, schools, health clinics, hospitals, homes for the elderly, centers
for people with disabilities, or other community organizations. Some types
of placement would be: caring for infants and children, teaching children,
teaching English, assisting teachers. Observing and assisting local medical
professionals. Working with people affected by HIV/AIDS. Caring for the
elderly. Caring for people with disabilities, assisting teachers of special
education, working toward women's empowerment. Sharing your professional
skills/experience. You will learn about local culture and customs and
understand community development. You'll receive a detailed orientation
feedback sessions, language training, field trips, guest speakers, and
more to gain perspective. You will have free time to explore the other
parts of the country on some afternoons, most evenings and weekends. The
CCS provides a Home-base for the volunteers, where other volunteers come
home to enjoy meals, relax or read. All of you daily needs will be taken
care of including lodging meals and transportation. If you want to volunteer
abroad this is the perfect short-term international volunteer experience.
10 countries 2-12 weeks. Intern abroad and experience an international
internship and gain work experience in health, education, or social services.
10 countries 2-12 weeks. Insight abroad where you will work side-by-side
with local people and experience another culture like never before. You
can go with a group or go with a group of friends. 5 countries 1 week.
Application Process: Enroll today!
1. Choose your program: Volunteer abroad, Intern abroad, or Insight Abroad
2. Select Where to go: Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India,
Peru, Russia, Tanzania or Thailand.
3. Pick a Start Date: Visit the website for a list of start dates, or
call for availability.
4.Plan how long you'll stay: Choose from 1-12 weeks.
5. Call us or enroll online www.crossculturalsolutions.org:
Visit us online for current fees. The program fee is 100& tax-deductable
for US residents and many volunteers fundraise.
Global Choices
Volunteer
India
Responsibilities:
The volunteer programs have been so designed to not only give you satisfaction
as a volunteer but also give you the opportunity to experience and participate
in the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of India. Utmost care
has been takes to ensure that volunteers have no dull moments during their
stay in India. The volunteer placement will be offered in the Northern
states of India: Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
Qualifications: Anyone from age group 18-60; Basic English language
conversational skills.
Application Process: http://www.globalchoices.co.uk/Programs/render.php?program_id=271
placements@globalchoices.co.uk
Versita
Polish Publishing House
Chicago, IL
Responsibilities:
Versita,
Polish publishing house, looks for English native speakers, interested
in new scientific publications, who would like to volunteer to support
researchers from non-English speaking regions. Versita publishes journals
in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Medicine (www.versita.com).
Our journals are peer-reviewed and published on a quarterly basis in both
a paper and electronic format. Since 2006 we are a co-publishing partner
of Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. The goal of the Springer / Versita
partnership is to support the global dissemination of Central and Eastern
European research results. During the next few years we will reach approximately
40 co-published scientific journals in a variety of disciplines.
One of the goals of our journals is to help scientists from non-English
speaking regions who perform good quality research but do not have sufficient
communication skills in English to publish their results. In order to
reach this goal, authors of papers accepted in our journals are routinely
provided assistance from native speakers.
The task of our language editors is to perform linguistic corrections
on up to six manuscripts per year.
Specifically, we would expect you to: correct mistakes in grammar, spelling,
word order and punctuation, correct inadvertent errors, improve the style
of English and polish the fluency, provide internal language consistency
throughout the entire paper, clarify where there is room for misinterpretation,
change the wording of the text to achieve the originally intended meaning
The manuscripts are received as an electronic file appended to email (pdfs
or word documents). The editors are asked to return corrected manuscripts
to us via email, with all changes made to the text indicated and/or the
corrections and/or comments listed.
In return we offer: participation in our project by adding editor’s
name to the official list of the Journals Editors at our websites (in
Versita’s and Springer’s services) and paper version of the
respective journal, free access to the journal content, references and
recommendation letters from the Publishing Manager and the Managing Editor
of the respective journal if needed, cooperation with the scientific community
from non-English speaking regions (Central and Eastern Europe in particular)
which may boost the attractiveness of CV to potential employers
Qualifications: Ideal candidates for language editors should be active
members of scientific community and feel confident about their ability
to write in English. Must have Internet access (in order to respond promptly),
specialist knowledge in a discipline relating to sciences covered by Versita
journals, mathematicians need to be experienced TeX or LaTeX users
Application Process: Interested parties are requested to send information
on the nature and duration of their professional work, their specialist
field and brief CV to rekrutacja@versita.com
at their earliest convenience (subject: Versita Language Editor).
Breaking
Free, Inc.
DuPage County
Mentoring
Part-time: 1 hr/week
Responsibilities:
Breaking Free, Inc. is a counseling and prevention agency. We are looking
for mentoring volunteers. We pair a responsible, caring and trusting adult
with an at-hope child that needs adult support.
Application Process: Call 630-355-2585
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