Community Volunteer Opportunities in Chicago
Explore various volunteer opportunities in Chicago, from supporting developmentally disabled individuals to aiding pregnant women and mentoring elementary school students. Get involved in coaching sports and poetry, assisting with afterschool programs, or providing counseling and mentoring services. Each program has unique requirements and activities, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Contact the respective organizations for more details on how you can contribute your time and skills.
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Ada S. McKinley Community Services Address 1863 South Wabash Chicago, IL 60616 Population Developmentally disabled individuals 16 years of age or older Phone Number 312-326-1773 ext. 263 Activities Observation and assisting in the Developmental Training Program Contact Name Ms. TeAon Bell Documentation Needed background check Contact Date Mid January Training Required None Days Available to work Monday-Friday 8-4
**Aid for Women** Address 8 South Michigan Ave, Suite 1100 Chicago, IL Population Aid for women provides free pregnancy tests, some maternal assistance and counseling on parenting, adoption, and the risk and side effects of abortion. We are a pro-life pregnancy center. Activities Volunteers will provide counseling via the phone to our clients and will learn the above areas for effective counseling. We also have mentoring one on one with clients as well. Documentation Needed No Training Required Yes - learning about Aid for Women's procedure learning out L.O.V.E. approach to counseling method by Heartbeat International Phone Number 312-621-1101 Contact Name Sharnina Starling-Buford Contact Date One month prior to start for an interview Days Available to work Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm Tuesdays 9am-6pm
Alexander Bouchet Math and Science Academy Address 7355 S Jeffrey Blvd Chicago, IL Population Elementary school students Activities Helping students who need additional assistance in small groups and individually Phone Number 773-535-0501 Contact Name Callie Logan, clogan@cps.edu Documentation Needed TB test and background check Days Available to work Anytime during the day Training Required No Other Still awaiting confirmation from this site
**America SCORES Chicago** Address One of the six CPS schools that we serve in North Lawndale and Little Village (Bethune, Castellanos, Eli Whitney, Chalmers Specialty School, Corkery, Webster). Population 3rdto 8thgrade Activities responsible for coaching one team of 15 students over the course of the spring semester (early April through late June); can join our Urban Coaches Corps as either a soccer coach or a poetry coach. Coaches will also be responsible for mentoring students for a few additional hours during scheduled capstone events (2 per season). Game days as well. Ref jobs open as well. Phone Number 312-666-0496 Contact Name Marissa Contact Date February 25 Documentation Needed Background check Days Available to work three times a week and 1 hours per session (totaling approximately 5 hours of service per week), can vary; usually between the hours of 3PM and 6PM Training Required Yes
**Ark of St. Sabina** Address 7800 S. Racine Chicago, IL 60620 Population after school/summer program for neighborhood 6 to 18 year olds Activities help to monitor activities, assist with our round tables (weekly discussions facilitated by the MSW) or observe the MSW during counseling sessions Phone Number 773-483-4335 Contact Name Vaughn White Days Available to work Monday through Friday 10am to 9 pm during the school year and 12 to 6 pm holidays and summer Documentation Needed No Training Required Yes - brief orientation concerning agencies history, mission, policies and procedures
Association for Individual Development Address 400 N. Highland Ave Aurora, IL 60506-,many sites Population Most of our clients are over the age of 19 Activities Outpatient mental health, substance abuse, mobile crisis intervention, 24 hour crisis line Phone Number 847-931-2290 Contact Name Kathy Hazelwood Khazelwood@the- association.org Documentation Needed Background check Days Available to work If they are interested in our Mental Health services that is 24/7 other opportunities depend Training Required Yes- over 40 hours to work with clients
Association House - Child Welfare Address 1116 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60651 Population "at risk children" ages 6 to 18 years old Activities Varies but provide academic assistance and support, structured recreational activities and life skills workshops. Our expectations would be for students to be open to working with children challenged by various emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders in an after school program Phone Number 773-772-7170 x. 9503 cgenewich@associationhous e.org Contact Name Camille Genewich Days Available to work Monday through Saturday all times during the day Documentation Needed Background check Training Required Yes-brief
Association House of Chicago Address 1116 N. Kedzie Chicago, IL 60651 Population Activities A student would be exposed to the child welfare system including case planning, legal screening, and interaction with our clients. Phone Number 773-772-8004 ext. 2111 Contact Name Joel Savoy Documentation Needed Background check Days Available to work Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm Training Required No
**Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center** Address 233 W. Joe Orr Road (There are 3 to 4 different possible sites) Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Population varies Activities Depends on program put in- 120 programs in the area of child welfare, health juvenile justice, employment and education, youth development and prevention and counseling. Phone Number 708-825-4269 Contact Name Jessica Grant Documentation Needed Fingerprint, background check, TB test Days Available to work www.auntmarthas.com about us internships social service Training Required Yes
Bateman School Address 4220 N. Richmond Chicago, IL 60618 Population Elementary School students Activities providing students with skills necessary to make successful contributions to society Phone Number 773-534-5055 Contact Name Elizabeth Asher Documentation Needed Background and TB Days Available to work Daytime Training Required No but short orientation Other Still awaiting confirmation
Beacon Street Gallery at Brenneman Elementary School Address 4251 Clarendon Chicago, IL Population 6-12 year olds Activities Assist children with movement exercises, with homework assignments and art projects. Phone Number 312-730-7592 Contact Name Patricia Murphy Documentation Needed Background and TB Days Available to work 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training Required yes
**Better Boys Foundation Services** Address 4220 W. 18th Street Chicago 60623 Population Ages 5-18 Activities Services provided include Crisis intervention, Teen activity center, academic support services, mentoring, recreational games and sports, visual arts, theatre and performing arts, photography, and community service hours for boys. Phone Number 773-542-7300 Contact Name Days Available to work Monday through Friday 2:30 to 6:30 pm. Some Saturdays and evening events. Documentation Needed Background Check and TB Training Required Yes
Bremen Youth Services Address 15350 S Oak Park Ave Oak Forest, IL 60452 Population 5 to 19 years old Activities Intakes, assessments, individual, group and family counseling, mentor program Phone Number (708) 687-9200 Contact Name Donald Sebek Documentation Needed Background and TB Days Available to work Training Required Yes Hours are generally 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday and 10 am to 6 pm Fridays.
**Bright Horizons Cook County/City of Chicago** Address 40 N. Dearborn Chicago 60602 Population Infants-5 year olds Activities Tutoring and mentoring within groups, and on an individual basis Phone Number (312) 603-8585 Contact Name Joann Wales Documentation Needed Yes Days Available to work Mon-Friday 7am-6pm Training Required no
**Buehler YMCA** Address 1400 W. Northwest Hwy. Palatine 60067 Population Daycare/preschool, youth Activities Preschool after school program and sports program Phone Number (847) 410-5214 Documentation Needed Background Check Contact Name Mark Purcell Days Available to work Very flexible Training Required no
**Campanelli YMCA** Address 300 West Wise Rd Schaumburg, IL 60193 Phone Number 847-891-9622 Ext. 110 Population 3-12 years old Activities Before and after school programming including group play, homework help and various forms of recreation. Contact Name Dave Documentation Needed Background check Days Available to work varies Training Required Yes - orientation, child abuse, blood borne pathogens
Casa Infantil Child Development Center Address 2222 North Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL Population 2 to 5 years old Activities help with the education and general development of the children - assist with classroom activities and serving breakfast or lunch. Tutoring as well Documentation Needed TB Test, Background, and Drug Test Phone Number (773) 645-2465 Contact Name Sheryl Cera Days Available to work 9 am to 1 pm (busier time) or 3 pm to 6 pm Training Required Orientation
Catholic Charities of Chicago: Marillac Social Center Address 212 S Francisco Chicago IL 60612 Population 15 months old to 13 years old Activities Project Hope prevention program. Teen parent/ Doula program Phone Number (312) 655-7298 http://www.catholiccharities.n et/get_involved/ Documentation Needed Yes Contact Name Training Required Yes Days Available to work Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm Other Still awaiting confirmation
Centennial (Addison Park District) Address 1776 W Centennial Place Addison, IL 60101 Population Preschoolers Activities Preschool program Phone Number 630-889-1557 Training Required No Contact Name Joyce Reid Days Available to work Day times possible
Chicago Christian Industrial League Address 2750 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL 60608 Population All ages Activities Social service agency serving homeless men, women, and children of all races and religions through the provision of food, clothing, shelter, counseling, training experiences, affordable housing, and spiritual assistance for those who seek it. Phone Number 773-435-8430 Contact Name Carolyn Robinson Days Available to work Documentation Needed Training Required Other Still awaiting confirmation
Chicago Park District Address Many locations Chicago, IL 60608 Population All ages Activities Varies depending on which program one is interested in Phone Number 312 742-4764 play@chicagoparkdistrict.c om Documentation Needed Fill out application online at chicagoparkdistricts.com Background check and fingerprinting Contact Name Darlene Washington Richards Days Available to work flexible Training Required Depends on program
**Chicago HOPES** Address 125 S. Clark St (and 26 other locations) Chicago, IL 60603 Population 5-15 ages Activities Chicago HOPES collaborates with schools and shelters to provide shelter-based after- school tutoring for homeless children in the Chicago Public Schools Phone Number (773) 553-2242, x 2086 Contact Name Adam Documentation Needed Background Days Available to work Varies by site. Generally Monday - Thursday, 3 - 7 p m Training Required yes Other Contact me for more information on training dates and other forms
**Chicago House and Social Service Agency** Address Confidential - uptown area Wilson red line el stop Population Ages 8-17 Activities after school recreation and tutoring/homework help. Students would work one on one with youth in play and studies. Phone Number 773-248-5200 ext. 314 Contact Name Andrea Tashiro Documentation Needed Background TB test Days Available to work Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm Training Required Yes
**Children's Advocacy Room** Address 69 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60602 Population 2-17 years Activities These rooms exist to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children whose families are involved with the Cook County Court System. Volunteer responsibilities include: Reading, reciting ABCs, counting, interactive play, assisting with registration and snacks Phone Number 312-603-1945 Contact Name Sylvia McCullum Days Available to work Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Documentation Needed background check Training Required Yes - there is a 15 minute orientation
Lurie Children's Hospital Address 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL Population All ages Activities Focuses on the emotional needs of patients and families, and providing continued development and healthy coping throughout hospitalization and treatment. Volunteers will visit children of all ages at the bedside, take them to the playroom, provide parent breaks, or help in the middle of the day when there are many needs. They will also make referrals as appropriate and assess developmental needs. Phone Number 312-227-3388 Contact Name Volunteering Resources Department, Kim Nyquist Days Available to work Day times possible Documentation Needed yes Training Required Yes. Other Awaiting confirmation
Children's Memorial Uptown Address 4867 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60614 Population Activities Phone Number (773) 506-4697 Documentation Needed Contact Name Mary Kate Flemming Training Required Days Available to work Other Awaiting confirmation
Children's Place Association Address 3059 W. Augusta Blvd. Chicago, IL 60622 Population Activities Tutoring program, foster children's play group Documentation Needed Phone Number 312-660-3030 Contact Name Natalie Knight Training Required Days Available to work Other Need to fill out volunteer application. Go to their website wwwchildrensplace.org/volun teer.com -still awaiting confirmation
**Christopher House** Address 2507 N Greenview Chicago, IL 60614 Population Teen parent , early childhood, youth, Activities Volunteers will serve as childcare and/or van aides. Van aides assist teen parents and babies when riding to and from the center, working in classroom assisting teacher, tutoring and mentoring Phone Number (773) 472-1083 Contact Name Joyce Days Available to work Tuesdays: Van 3:30 to 5:30 or 7:30 to 9; Childcare 5:30 to 7:30. Wednesdays: Van 11 to 1 or 3 to 4:30; Childcare 1 to 3 Documentation Needed Yes and fingerprint Training Required Yes-minimal
CircEsteem at Alternatives Address 1400 W. Devon # 331 or 4730 N. Sheridan Population school-aged youth (7 15 Activities Primarily the volunteers would be giving individualized homework help to the youth in our program. They may also work with small groups on reading or math exercises. Phone Number 773-732-4564 or Rachel@CircEsteem.org Contact Name Rachel Grandi Documentation Needed All volunteers are required to do a background check. CircEsteem provides the necessary paperwork and covers the cost of the test Days Available to work Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 - 5:30 PM during the school year. Training Required There would be a short, informal training session that would take about an hour before their first session.
**Community Crisis Center** Address Unpublished (domestic violence shelter) Elgin, IL 60121 Population Teen-adult Activities Emergency shelter, individual and group activities and counseling, parenting groups Phone Number 847-697-2380 Documentation Needed Yes Contact Name Maureen Manning- Resenfeld Days Available to work 7 days per week, anytime between 9 am and 9 pm Training Required 6 hours of domestic violence training ( one on one, videos, reading)
Condell Medical Hospital Address 755 S Milwaukee Ave, Suite 283 Libertyville, IL 60048 Population Activities Phone Number 847-367-3344 Documentation Needed Contact Name Lori J. Reily Training Required Other Awaiting confirmation Days Available to work
Cook County City of Chicago Child Development Center Address 40 N Dearborn Chicago, IL 60602 Population 6 weeks to 5 years old Activities A full time child care center involving reading to the children, engaging in their activities and participating in group activities. Documentation Needed Phone Number 312-603-8585 Contact Name Shirley Newman Days Available to work Training Required Yes - an orientation Other Awaiting confirmation
Corporate Childcare Consultants Address 78 W. Van Buren Chicago, IL 60605 Population Activities Reading to children, overseeing play time, helping with daily activities and language development Phone Number (312) 886-0834 Contact Name Carla Fishel Documentation Needed Days Available to work Training Required Other Awaiting confirmation
Create and Play Pre- School Address 300 W. Wise Rd Schaumburg, IL 60193 Population 3-12 years old Activities Preschool and afterschool Phone Number 847-891-9622 ext. 110 Documentation Needed Contact Name Sheila Training Required Yes. Training on child abuse and blood borne pathogens Days Available to work
Crystal Lake Park District - Husmann Elementary Extended Time Address 1 E Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Population Activities Arts and crafts, games, sports, homework assistance, meals and general social interaction with children in an after school setting. Phone Number 815-459-0680 ext 202 Contact Name Anna Olis Documentation Needed Days Available to work Training Required
Delnor Community Hospital Address 300 Randall Road Geneva, IL 60134 Population Activities Phone Number 630-208-4163 Documentation Needed Contact Name Dana Motzenbecker Training Required Days Available to work Other Awaiting confirmation
Depke Juvenile Complex Address 24647 N. Milwaukee Ave Vernon Hills, IL Population adolescents Activities Juvenile probation and detention services, residential treatment, gender specific training, direct care of boys and girls including tutoring(mainly), mentoring, recreation, group therapy Phone Number (847) 377 - 7800 Contact Name Robert Cesear Days Available to work Days and times will depend on the area assigned. Documentation Needed Yes Training Required Yes - general orientation meeting
**DuPage Children's Museum** Address 301 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 Population Activities DCM is an interactive hands on learning environment for young children. Programs are based on constructivism. Staff and volunteers provide a wide variety of play opportunities based on the integration of math, science and art. Volunteers are expected to complete paperwork, attend an interview training course and set a weekly fixed schedule. Volunteers will be supervised by an early childhood specialist with a Master's degree in Child and Family studies Phone Number 630-637-8000 ext. 4680 Contact Name Diane Ernst Complete form first online www.dupagechildrensmuseum .com Days Available to work Mondays 9 to 1 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays from 9 to 5 pm and Thursdays 9 to 8 pm Documentation Needed No Training Required Yes
Dvorak Park Address 1119 Cullerton Chicago, IL 60608 Population preschool age up to adults Activities Recreational activities and nutritional classes Phone Number 312-746-5083 Documentation Needed Contact Name Tony Seguro Days Available to work Training Required
East Bank Club Address 500 N. Kingsbury Chicago, IL Population Activities Working with toddlers in a classroom Phone Number 312-527-5801 ext. 252 Documentation Needed Contact Name Training Required Days Available to work Other Awaiting confirmation
Easter Seals Jayne Shover Center Address 799 S. Mclean Blvd Elgin, IL 60123 Population Activities Phone Number 6306204433 Documentation Needed Contact Name Casandra Selinas Training Required Days Available to work Other Awaiting confirmation
Edgebrook Community Center Address 1926 Green Lane North Apt 1A & 1B Palatine, IL 60074 Population Activities After school programming and homework help Phone Number 847-776-9820 Documentation Needed Contact Name Cristina Lara Training Required no Days Available to work Other Awaiting confirmation
**Elmhurst YMCA** Address 211 W. First Street Elmhurst, IL Population Preschool and school aged children Activities recreation/sports programs, family nights, ref games Phone Number 630-834-9200 Contact Name Susan Chansey for childcare and Christie Roadie for sports programs Documentation Needed Yes Days Available to work Training Required No
Fairview School Address 300 North Fairview Mount Prospect, IL Population Activities Observations and small group monitoring Phone Number 847-394-7320 Documentation Needed no Contact Name Kathy Mescino Days Available to work open Training Required no Other Awaiting confirmation
**Family Matters** Address 7731 N. Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626 Population Activities Family centered organization that works in partnership with families and community members to promote leadership development and positive social change. Focus on future oriented goals. Phone Number 773-465-6011 ext. 122 Contact Name Daniel McNeil Days Available to work Documentation Needed Training Required
**Family Matters - After School Care ** Address 7731 N. Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626 Population ages 5 to 12 years old Activities Opportunities are provided for the children to build leadership skills, get homework help, enjoy arts and crafts, drama, computers and improve their critical thinking skills and social skills. Learn physical and nutrition goals Phone Number (773) 465-6011 ext. 117 Contact Name Sophie Nyanue Days Available to work Monday through Friday 2:45 pm to 6 pm on regular school days and 12:30 to 6 pm or 8:30 to 6 pm when school is out. Documentation Needed Reference check Training Required Yes
** Family Matters - Community Tutoring ** Address 7731 N. Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626 Population grades 1- 12 Activities tutoring. All volunteers would work with their student as they develop math, reading, and or other skills relevant to their learning level Phone Number (773) 465-6011 ext. 115 Contact Name Jenn Documentation Needed Yes- background check Days Available to work Tuesday through Thursday 4 pm to 5:30 pm or Tuesday through Thursday 6:30 pm to 8 pm Training Required yes
** Family Matters - Teen Girls Program ** Address 7731 N. Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60626 Population teen Activities After school leadership development program utilizing performance arts to train teens to become activists. Teens engage in ongoing group discussion, training in theatre, dance and activism and the creation of original performance pieces around specific issues. They also engage in evaluation research. Phone Number (773) 465-6011 ext. 111 Contact Name Judith Samuel Days Available to work Documentation Needed Yes Mondays and Wednesday 2:30 pm to 6 pm or 5 to 6 pm Tuesdays 4:30 to 7 pm Thursdays 5 to 8 pm Fridays 4 to 6 pm These hours are required on any specific day. Training Required Yes
Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County Address 5320 W. Elm McHenry, IL 60050 Population Activities Prevention department activities. Help run a youth leadership conference (weekend event). Create and facilitate programs for parents, youth and families. Create handouts through internet searches. Phone Number (815) 363-3106 Contact Name Lori Baker Documentation Needed Yes Days Available to work Any time between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Training Required Yes Other Awaiting confirmation
Family Services of South Lake County Address 624 Sheridan Road # 18 Highwood, IL 60040 Population First through eighth graders. Activities Homework club/after school program. Tutoring responsibilities and an opportunity to learn from the Latino community. Phone Number (847) 681-0208 Contact Name Robert Wolf Documentation Needed Background check Days Available to work Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm for tutoring Training Required Yes but not formal Other Awaiting confirmation
