BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO CHICAGO
Mission Statement: Each time Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential. And thanks to the first-ever nationwide impact study of a mentoring organization, we have the facts to prove it.
Website: www.bbbschgo.org
Contact: Casey Nunes, Recruitment Specialist
Address: 560 W Lake Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 312-207-5615
Email: nunes@bbbschgo.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Community Based Mentoring - volunteer matched w/child between 7 & 14 years of age for a minimum of one year, meeting 2 to 4 times a month. Site Based Mentoring - volunteers matched w/child between 7 & 14 years of age & attend weekly meetings at a designated site or program. Must have own car & driver's license.
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To fill out an application, click here: Application
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC PROGRESS
Mission Statement: The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) helps low-income, working families as a trusted provider of tax and financial services. Everything we do, from direct service to informing public policy, improves the financial stability of those we serve.
Website: http://www.economicprogress.org
Contact: Noah Manager, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Address: 567 W. Lake St., Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 312-630-0288
Email: info@economicprogress.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Tax Help, Financial Help, Office, Computer, Low Income, Working Families
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CHICAGO HOPES FOR KIDS
Mission Statement: Chicago HOPES for Kids began in 2006 as an initiative of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Department of Educational Support for Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS). The STLS Department created Chicago HOPES to provide students with additional support outside of the classroom and empower students to succeed academically despite the challenges of homelessness.
Website: http://www.chicagohopesforkids.org
Contact: Amelia Murphy, Volunteer Manager
Address: 5936 S. Kolmar Chicago, IL 60629 (Multiple locations Listed on Website)
Phone: 312-690-4240
Email: volunteer@chicagohopesforkids.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Tutors for K-8th Grade Students, Literacy Program Summer 2015, Site Coordinator, & Enrichment Volunteer.
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To fill out an application, click here: Application
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Mission Statement: Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.
Website: https://worldwidecentral.dressforsuccess.org
Contact: Wendy Wilkins, Director
Address: 515 N. State St., Suite 2340, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312-527-0925
Email: worldwidecentral@dressforsuccess.org, wendy@dressforsuccess.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Mentoring, Public Speaking, Career Center Specialist, Special Events, Marketing, Internships, Community Engaged Research, Workshops
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DUPAGE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Mission Statement: DuPage Children’s Museum’s mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children through self-directed, open-ended experiences; integration of the arts, science and math; the child-adult learning partnership.
Website: dupagechildrens.org
Contact: Jessica Greenlaw, Manager of Volunteer Resources
Address: 301 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: 630-637-8000 ext 4640
Email: jgreenlaw@dupagechildrensmuseum.org, admin@dupagechildrensmuseum.org
Campus Near: Lisle
Volunteer Opportunities: Play Assistant, Museum Assistant, Art Studio, Visitors Services, Maintenance, & Administrative
Internship Opportunities: Art Programming, Development, Early Childhood, Event Planning, Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Marketing, Membership, Birthday Parties & Rentals, & Volunteer Management.
For more information on volunteering, click here: Volunteer Opportunities
To fill out an application, click here: Volunteer Application
For more information on internships, click here: Internship Opportunities
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EL VALOR
Mission Statement: El Valor believes that the future of our communities lies within the strength of our families. We take a relationship-driven approach in program delivery. Relationships are developed with the family and caregivers of the child or individual enrolled in our programs. The best possible outcomes are achieved through this approach.
Website: www.elvalor.org
Address: 1850 W. 21st Street Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-666-4511
Email: volunteer@elvalor.net , info@elvalor.net
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Working in Children & Family Center Kitchen, Reading to Children, Working with Intellectually & Developmentally Disabled Individuals, & Maintenance.
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ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
Mission Statement: To empower our community—Latinx immigrants alongside individuals and families of all backgrounds—through education, access to critical services and advocacy, working together to create a just and inclusive society.
Website: https://www.eriehouse.org/
Contact: Jaidaly Rocha, READS Program Facilitator
Address: Little Village: 4225 W. 25th St. Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 312-563-5800
Email: jrocha@eriehouse.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Tutoring, Mentoring
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GIRLS IN THE GAME
Mission Statement: Girls in the Game provides and promotes sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education, and leadership development to enhance the overall health and well-being of girls.
Website: www.girlsinthegame.org
Contact: Gina Terada, Office Manager
Address: 1501 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-633-4263
Email: office@girlsinthegame.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities: Girls in the Game After School, Leader to Leader Interviews, One Day Game Day Events, Special Events, Elementary, Middle or High School Level Programming Internship, Development & Marketing & Communications Internships.
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HOUSING ACTION IL
Mission Statement: To increase and preserve the supply of decent, affordable, accessible housing in Illinois for low-and moderate-income households.
Website: http://housingactionil.org/
Contact: Willie Heineke, Outreach Coordinator
Address: 67 E. Madison St., Suite 1603 | Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-854-3324
Email: willie@housingactionil.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Policy Advocacy, Public Education & Organizing, and Capacity Building.
For more information about training opportunities, click here: Training Opportunities
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS
Mission Statement: Dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social and political life of our diverse society. In partnership with our member organizations, the Coalition educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees.
Website: www.icirr.org
Contact: Luisa Sosa, Individual Membership Coordinator
Address: 55 E Jackson, Suite 2075, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-344-2224
Email: Lsosa@icirr.org
Campus Near: Chicago, North Shore
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer, Internship opportunities, Workshops, Special Events, Capacity Building, Activism actions (rallies, press conferences)
For more information about volunteering, click here: Volunteer Opportunities
KOHL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Mission Statement: Become a part of one of the nation’s best children’s museums by assisting us with your volunteer time and service. Since 1985, Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, a not-for-profit, educational facility, has been dedicated to “hands-on” learning and fostering innovative ways to nurture a love of learning in young children through play, exploration, and discovery. Kohl is one of the few museums in the country that has always focused on early childhood education – the fundamental, critically important learning that occurs from birth to age eight.
Website: www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org
Contact: Patty Timothy, Volunteer Coordinator
Address: 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-832-6911
Email: ptimothy@kcmgc.org
Campus Near: Wheeling, North Shore
Volunteer Opportunities: Assistants to Help in Adventures in Art Exhibit, Exhibit Experience Opportunities, Birthday Party Concierge, & Membership Renewal/Recruitment Associate.
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To fill out an application, click here: Application
THE FIELD MUSEUM
Mission Statement: The Field Museum inspires curiosity about life on Earth while exploring how the world came to be and how we can make it a better place. We invite visitors, students, educators and scientists from around the world on a journey of scientific discovery.
Website: http://www.fieldmuseum.org
Contact: Megan Bradley
Address: 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2496
Phone: 312-665-7270
Email: mbradley@fieldmuseum.org
Campus Near: Chicago
Volunteer Opportunities: Discovery Squad Volunteer, Behind-The-Scenes Volunteer, Crown Family Playlab Volunteer, & Public Floor Volunteer.
For more information about volunteering, click here: Volunteer Opportunities
To fill out an application, click here: Application
Y.O.U (YOUTH ORGANIZATION UMBRELLA)
Mission Statement: Y.O.U. (Youth Organizations Umbrella, Inc.) is a youth development agency that provides services and leadership to meet the emerging needs of young people and their families in our community.
Website: www.youevanston.org
Contact: Rebecca Moore, HR Coordinator
Address: 1027 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-866-1200 ext 232
Email: rebecca.moore@youevanston.org
Campus Near: Wheeling, Chicago, North Shore
Available Opportunities: One-time Events, Administrative/Program Support, Out-of-School Time Volunteering.
For more information about volunteering, click here: Volunteer Opportunities
To fill out an application, click here: Application
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (CNCS)
Mission Statement: The mission of CNCS is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
Website: www.nationalservice.gov
Phone: 312-353-3622
Email: il@cns.gov
Serving in the United States
Paid Volunteer Programs: AmeriCorps State & National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, FEMA Corps, & Senior Corps.
For more information about AmeriCorps, click here: AmeriCorps Opportunities
PEACE CORPS
Mission Statement: The Peace Corps has been a leader in international development and citizen diplomacy for more than 50 years across more than 139 countries. In an increasingly interdependent world, we tackle challenges that know no borders--such as climate change, pandemic disease, food security, and gender equality and empowerment. Our volunteerslearn about leadership, ingenuity, self-reliance and relationship building and become global citizens.
Website: www.peacecorps.gov
Contact: Flora Tano
Phone: 312-353-1164
Email: ftano2@peacecorp.gov
Serving Abroad
Volunteer Opportunities: Peace Corps (2 Years Commitment), Peace Corps Response (3 to 12 Month Commitment), Global Health Service Partnership (1 Year Commitment), Graduate Program for Volunteers (Combine Service & Master Degree Program).
For more information about volunteer opportunities, click here: Volunteer Opportunities
To fill out an application, click here: Application