Ada S. McKinley Community Services Address 1863 South Wabash Chicago, IL 60616 Phone Number 312-326-1773 ext. 263 Contact Name Ms. TeAon Bell Contact Date.

Ada S. McKinley Community Services

Address1863 South Wabash

Chicago, IL 60616

Phone Number312-326-1773 ext. 263

Contact NameMs. TeAon Bell

Contact DateMid January

Days Available to workMonday-Friday 8-4

PopulationDevelopmentally disabled individuals 16 years of age or older

ActivitiesObservation and assisting in the Developmental Training Program

Documentation Neededbackground check

Training RequiredNone

**Aid for Women**

Address8 South Michigan Ave, Suite 1100

Chicago, IL

Phone Number312-621-1101

Contact NameSharnina Starling-Buford

Contact DateOne month prior to start for an interview

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm

Tuesdays 9am-6pm

PopulationAid 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.

ActivitiesVolunteers 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 NeededNo

Training RequiredYes - learning about Aid for Women's procedure learning out L.O.V.E. approach to counseling method by Heartbeat International

Alexander Bouchet Math and Science Academy

Address7355 S Jeffrey Blvd

Chicago, IL


Contact NameCallie Logan, [email protected]

Days Available to workAnytime during the day

PopulationElementary school students

ActivitiesHelping students who need additional assistance in small groups and individually

Documentation NeededTB test and background check

Training RequiredNo

OtherStill awaiting confirmation from this site

**America SCORES Chicago**

AddressOne of the six CPS schools that we serve in North Lawndale and Little Village (Bethune, Castellanos, Eli Whitney, Chalmers Specialty School, Corkery, Webster).


Contact NameMarissa

Contact DateFebruary 25

Days Available to workthree times a week and 1 ½ hours per session (totaling approximately 5 hours of service per week), can vary; usually between the hours of 3PM and 6PM

Population

3rd to 8th grade

Activitiesresponsible 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.

Documentation NeededBackground check

Training RequiredYes

**Ark of St. Sabina**

Address7800 S. Racine

Chicago, IL 60620


Contact NameVaughn White

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 10am to 9 pm during the school year and 12 to 6 pm holidays and summer

Populationafter 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

Documentation Needed

No

Training RequiredYes - brief orientation concerning agencies history, mission, policies and procedures

Association for Individual Development

Address400 N. Highland Ave

Aurora, IL 60506-,many sites


Contact NameKathy Hazelwood [email protected]

Days Available to workIf they are interested in our Mental Health services that is 24/7 other opportunities depend

PopulationMost of our clients are over the age of 19

ActivitiesOutpatient mental health, substance abuse, mobile crisis intervention, 24 hour crisis line


Training RequiredYes- over 40 hours to work with clients

Association House - Child Welfare

Address1116 N. Kedzie Ave

Chicago, IL 60651

Phone Number773-772-7170 x. 9503cgenewich@associationh

ouse.org

Contact NameCamille Genewich

Days Available to workMonday through Saturday all times during the day

Population"at risk children" ages 6 to 18 years old

ActivitiesVaries 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


Training Required

Yes-brief

Association House of Chicago

Address1116 N. Kedzie

Chicago, IL 60651


Contact NameJoel Savoy

Days Available to work Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm

Population

ActivitiesA student would be exposed to the child welfare system including case planning, legal screening, and interaction with our clients.


Training RequiredNo

**Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center**

Address233 W. Joe Orr Road (There are 3 to 4 different possible sites)

Chicago Heights, IL 60411


Contact NameJessica Grant

Days Available to workwww.auntmarthas.com about us internships social service

Populationvaries

ActivitiesDepends on program put in- 120 programs in the area of child welfare, health juvenile justice, employment and education, youth development and prevention and counseling.

Documentation NeededFingerprint, background check, TB test

Training Required

Yes

Bateman School

Address4220 N. Richmond

Chicago, IL 60618


Contact NameElizabeth Asher

Days Available to workDaytime

PopulationElementary School students

Activitiesproviding students with skills necessary to make successful contributions to society

Documentation NeededBackground and TB

Training RequiredNo but short orientation

OtherStill awaiting confirmation

Beacon Street Gallery at Brenneman Elementary School

Address4251 Clarendon

Chicago, IL


Contact NamePatricia Murphy

Days Available to work2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Population6-12 year olds

ActivitiesAssist children with movement exercises, with homework

assignments and art projects.


Training Requiredyes

**Better Boys Foundation Services**

Address4220 W. 18th Street

Chicago 60623


Contact Name

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 2:30 to 6:30 pm. Some Saturdays

and evening events.

PopulationAges 5-18

ActivitiesServices 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.

Documentation NeededBackground Check and TB


Bremen Youth Services

Address15350 S Oak Park Ave

Oak Forest, IL 60452

Phone Number(708) 687-9200

Contact NameDonald Sebek

Days Available to work

Hours are generally 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday and 10 am to 6 pm Fridays.

Population5 to 19 years old

ActivitiesIntakes, assessments, individual, group and family counseling, mentor program



**Bright Horizons Cook County/City of Chicago**

Address40 N. Dearborn

Chicago 60602


Contact NameJoann Wales

Days Available to workMon-Friday 7am-6pm

PopulationInfants-5 year olds

ActivitiesTutoring and mentoring within groups, and on an individual basis


Yes

Training Requiredno

**Buehler YMCA**

Address1400 W. Northwest Hwy.

Palatine 60067


Contact NameMark Purcell

Days Available to workVery flexible

PopulationDaycare/preschool, youth

ActivitiesPreschool after school program and sports program

Documentation NeededBackground Check

Training Requiredno

**Campanelli YMCA**

Address300 West Wise Rd

Schaumburg, IL 60193

Phone Number847-891-9622 Ext. 110

Contact NameDave

Days Available to workvaries

Population3-12 years old

ActivitiesBefore and after school programming including group play, homework help and various forms of recreation.


Training RequiredYes - orientation, child abuse, blood borne pathogens

Casa Infantil Child Development Center

Address2222 North Kedzie Ave

Chicago, IL


Contact NameSheryl Cera

Days Available to work9 am to 1 pm (busier time) or 3 pm to 6 pm


Activities help with the education and general development of the children - assist with classroom activities and serving breakfast or lunch.

Tutoring as well

Documentation NeededTB Test, Background, and Drug Test

Training RequiredOrientation

Catholic Charities of Chicago: Marillac Social Center

Address212 S Francisco

Chicago IL 60612

Phone Number(312) 655-7298http://www.catholiccharities.net/get_involved/

Contact Name

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm

Population15 months old to 13 years old

ActivitiesProject Hope prevention program. Teen parent/ Doula program

Documentation NeededYes



Centennial (Addison Park District)

Address1776 W Centennial Place

Addison, IL 60101


Contact NameJoyce Reid

Days Available to workDay times possible

PopulationPreschoolers

ActivitiesPreschool program

Training RequiredNo

Chicago Christian Industrial League

Address2750 W Roosevelt Rd

Chicago, IL 60608


Contact NameCarolyn Robinson


PopulationAll ages

ActivitiesSocial 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.


Training Required


Chicago Park District

AddressMany locations

Chicago, IL 60608

Phone Number312 742-4764

[email protected]

Contact NameDarlene Washington Richards

Days Available to workflexible

PopulationAll ages

ActivitiesVaries depending on which program one is interested in

Documentation NeededFill out application online at chicagoparkdistricts.com

Background check and fingerprinting

Training RequiredDepends on program

**Chicago HOPES**

Address125 S. Clark St (and 26 other locations)

Chicago, IL 60603

Phone Number(773) 553-2242, x 2086

Contact NameAdam

Days Available to workVaries by site. Generally Monday - Thursday, 3 - 7 p m

Population5-15 ages

ActivitiesChicago HOPES collaborates with schools and shelters to provide shelter-based after-school tutoring for homeless children in the Chicago Public Schools

Documentation NeededBackground


OtherContact me for more information on training dates and other forms

**Chicago House and Social Service Agency**

AddressConfidential - uptown area Wilson red line el stop


Contact NameAndrea Tashiro

Days Available to workMonday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

PopulationAges 8-17

Activitiesafter school recreation and tutoring/homework help. Students would work one on one with youth in play and studies.

Documentation NeededBackground TB test


**Children's Advocacy Room**

Address69 W. Washington

Chicago, IL 60602


Contact NameSylvia McCullum

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Population2-17 years

ActivitiesThese 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


Training RequiredYes - there is a 15 minute orientation

Lurie Children's Hospital

Address225 E. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL

Phone Number

312-227-3388

Contact NameVolunteering Resources Department, Kim Nyquist


Day times possible

PopulationAll 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.


yes

Training Required

Yes.

Other

Awaiting confirmation

Children's Memorial Uptown

Address4867 N. Broadway

Chicago, IL 60614


Contact NameMary Kate Flemming


Population

Activities


Training Required

OtherAwaiting confirmation

Children's Place Association

Address3059 W. Augusta Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60622


Contact NameNatalie Knight


Population

ActivitiesTutoring program, foster children's play group


Training Required

OtherNeed to fill out volunteer application. Go to their website wwwchildrensplace.org/volunteer.com

-still awaiting confirmation

**Christopher House**

Address2507 N Greenview

Chicago, IL 60614


Contact NameJoyce

Days Available to workTuesdays: 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

PopulationTeen parent , early childhood, youth,

ActivitiesVolunteers 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

Documentation NeededYes and fingerprint

Training RequiredYes-minimal

CircEsteem at Alternatives

Address1400 W. Devon # 331 or 4730 N. Sheridan

Phone Number773-732-4564 or [email protected]

Contact NameRachel Grandi


Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 - 5:30 PM during the school year.

Population

school-aged youth (7 – 15

ActivitiesPrimarily 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.


All volunteers are required to do a background check. CircEsteem provides the necessary paperwork and covers the cost of the test

Training RequiredThere would be a short, informal training session that would take about an hour before their first session.

mailto:[email protected]

**Community Crisis Center**

AddressUnpublished (domestic violence shelter)

Elgin, IL 60121


Contact NameMaureen Manning-Resenfeld

Days Available to work7 days per week, anytime between 9 am and 9 pm

PopulationTeen-adult

ActivitiesEmergency shelter, individual and group activities and counseling, parenting groups


Training Required6 hours of domestic violence training ( one on one, videos, reading)

Condell Medical Hospital

Address755 S Milwaukee Ave, Suite 283

Libertyville, IL 60048


Contact NameLori J. Reily


Population

Activities


Training Required


Cook County City of Chicago Child Development Center

Address40 N Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60602


Contact NameShirley Newman


Population6 weeks to 5 years old

ActivitiesA full time child care center involving reading to the children, engaging in their activities and participating in group activities.


Training RequiredYes - an orientation


Corporate Childcare Consultants

Address78 W. Van Buren

Chicago, IL 60605


Contact NameCarla Fishel


Population

ActivitiesReading to children, overseeing play time, helping with daily activities and language development


Training Required


Create and Play Pre-School

Address300 W. Wise Rd

Schaumburg, IL 60193


Contact NameSheila


Population3-12 years old

ActivitiesPreschool and afterschool


Training RequiredYes. Training on child abuse and blood borne pathogens

Crystal Lake Park District - Husmann Elementary Extended Time

Address1 E Crystal Lake Ave

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone Number815-459-0680 ext 202

Contact NameAnna Olis


Population

ActivitiesArts and crafts, games, sports, homework assistance, meals and general social interaction with children in an after school setting.


Training Required

Delnor Community Hospital

Address300 Randall Road

Geneva, IL 60134


Contact NameDana Motzenbecker


Population

Activities


Training Required


Depke Juvenile Complex

Address24647 N. Milwaukee Ave

Vernon Hills, IL

Phone Number(847) 377 - 7800

Contact NameRobert Cesear

Days Available to workDays and times will depend on the area assigned.

Populationadolescents

ActivitiesJuvenile probation and detention services, residential treatment, gender specific training, direct care of boys and girls including tutoring(mainly), mentoring, recreation, group therapy


Training RequiredYes - general orientation meeting

**DuPage Children's Museum**

Address

301 N. Washington Street

Naperville, IL 60540

Phone Number

630-637-8000 ext. 4680

Contact Name

Diane Ernst

Complete form first online

www.dupagechildrensmuseum.com


Mondays 9 to 1 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays from 9 to 5 pm and Thursdays 9 to 8 pm

Population

ActivitiesDCM 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



Dvorak Park

Address1119 Cullerton

Chicago, IL 60608


Contact NameTony Seguro


Populationpreschool age up to adults

ActivitiesRecreational activities and nutritional classes


Training Required

East Bank Club

Address500 N. Kingsbury

Chicago, IL


Contact Name


Population

ActivitiesWorking with toddlers in a classroom


Training Required


Easter Seals Jayne Shover Center

Address799 S. Mclean Blvd

Elgin, IL 60123

Phone Number6306204433

Contact NameCasandra Selinas


Population

Activities


Training Required


Edgebrook Community Center

Address1926 Green Lane North Apt 1A & 1B

Palatine, IL 60074


Contact NameCristina Lara


Population

ActivitiesAfter school programming and homework help


Training Requiredno


**Elmhurst YMCA**

Address211 W. First Street

Elmhurst, IL


Contact NameSusan Chansey for childcare and Christie Roadie for sports programs


PopulationPreschool and school aged children

Activitiesrecreation/sports programs, family nights, ref games


Training RequiredNo

Fairview School

Address300 North Fairview

Mount Prospect, IL


Contact NameKathy Mescino

Days Available to workopen

Population

ActivitiesObservations and small group monitoring

Documentation Neededno

Training Requiredno


**Family Matters**

Address7731 N. Marshfield Ave

Chicago, IL 60626


Contact NameDaniel McNeil


Population

ActivitiesFamily centered organization that works in partnership with families and community members to promote leadership development and positive social change. Focus on future oriented goals.


Training Required

**Family Matters - After School Care **


Chicago, IL 60626

Phone Number(773) 465-6011 ext. 117

Contact NameSophie Nyanue

Days Available to workMonday 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.

Populationages 5 to 12 years old

ActivitiesOpportunities 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

Documentation NeededReference check


** Family Matters - Community Tutoring **


Chicago, IL 60626


Contact NameJenn

Days Available to workTuesday through Thursday 4 pm to 5:30 pm

or

Tuesday through Thursday 6:30 pm to 8 pm

Populationgrades 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

Documentation NeededYes- background check


** Family Matters - Teen Girls Program **


Chicago, IL 60626


Contact NameJudith Samuel


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.

Populationteen

ActivitiesAfter 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.



Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry

County

Address5320 W. Elm

McHenry, IL 60050


Contact NameLori Baker

Days Available to workAny time between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm

Population

ActivitiesPrevention department activities. Help run a youth leadership conference (weekend event). Create and facilitate programs for parents, youth and families. Create handouts through internet searches.




Family Services of South Lake County

Address624 Sheridan Road # 18

Highwood, IL 60040


Contact NameRobert Wolf

Days Available to workMonday through Thursday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm for tutoring

PopulationFirst through eighth graders.

ActivitiesHomework club/after school program. Tutoring responsibilities and an opportunity to learn from the Latino community.


Training RequiredYes but not formal


Forest View Elementary School

Address1901 Estates Drive

Mt. Prospect, IL 60056


Contact NameLisa Unterreiner


Population

ActivitiesWork in classroom with instructor on reading activities and other lessons


Training Required

Galileo Scholastic Academy

Address820 S. Carpenter Street

Chicago, IL 60607


Contact NameMs. Louis

Days Available to workSchool hours

PopulationSchool age children

ActivitiesHelping a teacher in a classroom


Training Required


Gilda's Club Chicago

Address537 N. Wells

Chicago, IL 60130


Contact NameNadia Gracia

Days Available to workM-Saturday

PopulationAll ages

ActivitiesSupervise play time, party planning,



OtherGildasclubchicago.com

**Girls in the Game**

Address1501 W Randolph Street

Chicago, IL


Contact NameKaitlin Kelly

Days Available to workIf possible, Monday through Friday 2 to 5 pm If not, we are flexible with hours. Would be during afterschool time

Population3rd-8th graders

ActivitiesWe are a not for profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls through sports and fitness, health education and leadership development. Current roles for volunteers are but not limited to after school programs at four area high schools, summer camp, health fest, tutor/homework help, special events.


Training RequiredNo

Graham Head Start

Address4436 S. Union or 740 W 45th Street

Chicago, IL


Contact NameJohn Nichols

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 7:30 to 1:45 pm

Population pre-K through 8th

Activitiesgeneral and special ed. Responsibilities will vary by grade and classroom - overall, assist teachers & students


Training RequiredNo

Other


Habilitative Systems

Address415 S Kilpatrick

Chicago, IL 60644


Contact NameDonald Dew


Population

ActivitiesHSI provides a comprehensive array of mental health prevention/case management/ advocacy and counseling services to children, youth, families and at risk adults. Volunteers will receive both hands on clinical and research experiences with these populations

Documentation NeededYes - both and proof of annual physical

Training RequiredYes - day long orientation to the organization and orientation to program areas

Other


**Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services**

Address228 East Lake Street Suite 302

Addison, IL 60101

Program in Chicago as well


Contact NameDr. Mohammad Hamid

Days Available to workMonday-Thurdsay after school

PopulationAges 6-12

ActivitiesYouth program with supervising and tutoring


Training Required

Hope for Youth

Address5900 W Iowa Street

Chicago, IL 60657


Contact NameTheresa Robinson


Population

ActivitiesHeadstart program


Training Required


Hull House Association: Family Resource Center

AddressNumerous sites

Chicago, IL


Contact NameClarence Wood

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm is the time all sites are open, except school age which are open 3 to 6 pm

Population

ActivitiesEarly childhood developmental and educational services, after school enrichment and tutoring. Parenting education and family support services. Students could work individually with children or in small groups.

Documentation NeededBackground and TB and health report


Other


Indian Boundary YMCA

Address711 59th Street

Downers Grove, IL 60516


Contact NameShannon


Population6 months to 8 years old

ActivitiesDrop in child care for YMCA members.



Inspired Youth Tutoring Program

Address1226 W. Ainslie

Chicago IL


Contact NameBeth Struck Palmer

Days Available to workAfter school hours until 8 p.m.

Population

ActivitiesTutoring for low income Chicago public school students.

Documentation NeededBackground check only

Training RequiredYes - a lengthy telephone conversation before volunteering begins.

OtherIf area code is outside Chicago, email at inspiredyouth@yahoo

Inspired Youth Tutoring Program

Address5249 N. Kenmore

Chicago, IL 60640


Contact NameEva Swinger

Days Available to workYes. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

PopulationKindergarten through third grade

Activitiesreading program. Girl Scouts activities and events


Training Requiredno

**Instituto Del Progreso Latino**

Address2570 S Blue Island Ave

Chicago, IL 60608


Contact NameEmmanuel

Days Available to workM-f 3-8 pm

PopulationAges 7-15

Activities

Tutoring, recreational


Training Requiredno

Intercultural Montessori Language School

Address301 S. Ridgeland Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302


Contact NameAmy Bitten

Days Available to workMonday – Friday 7am-6pm

Population3-6

ActivitiesHelping out in the classroom


Training RequiredA small one

Irving Park Early Learning Center

Address3023 W. Montrose

Chicago, IL


Contact NameRose


Population

ActivitiesLead small group activities such as reading and art groups, and chaperone out of school activities.


Training Required


James Madison Elementary School

Address7433 South Dorchester Avenue

Chicago, IL


Contact NameBarbara Brown


Population

Activities


Training Required


Jenner Elementary

Address1009 N. Cleveland Ave

Chicago, IL 60610


Contact NameDaniel Isherwood


Population

Activities


Training Required


Jumpstart Chicago at Roosevelt University

Address430 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60605


Contact NameRenita Johnson


Population

Activities


Training Required


KASPER @ Hanover Highlands offered by YMCA

Address1451 Cypress Avenue

Hanover Park, IL 60133


Contact NameKathy De Rossett


Population

ActivitiesAfter school programming


Training Required

Other awaiting confirmation

LaGrange Highlands Elementary School

Address5850 Laurel

Lagrange, IL 60525

Phone Number

708-579-6886

Contact NameDr. Vivian Powers-Richard


Population

Activities


Training Required


Lakeview School

Address615 Lakeview Lane

Hoffman Estates, IL 60194


Contact NameMrs. Koerner


Population

ActivitiesWork in large and small group activites.


Training Required


Lakeview YMCA

Address3333 N. Marshfield

Chicago, IL 60657


Contact NameRyan Smith


Population

ActivitiesAfter school program including tutoring, games and activities in the gym


Training RequiredYes. Volunteers will be provided with CPR/First Aid training as well as Child Abuse Prevention Training


**LaRabida Children's Hospital**

AddressE. 65th Street @ Lake Michigan

Chicago, IL 60649


Contact NameJudy Blakemore

Days Available to workAny day 8 am to 8 pm

Populationinfants-teens

ActivitiesSpecialty children's hospital treating children with chronic illness or disability and children who have been abused or neglected

-activities directly with the children

Documentation NeededYes - 3 background checks and a health screen

Training RequiredYes – 6 hour orientation and specific on the job training

Lattof YMCA

Address300 East Northwest Highway

Des Plaines, IL


Contact Name

Days Available to workopen

Population

ActivitiesPreschool in the mornings, large sports program, family nights


Training RequiredComplete volunteer form and return via fax, email or by hand in person


Lazaro Cardenas Elementary School

Address2345 S Millard Avenue

Chicago, IL 60623


Contact NameMs. Balderas


Population

ActivitiesLow income public school setting for young children. Observe and assist teacher in the classroom


Training Requiredno


LeMoyne School

Address851 West Waveland Ave

Chicago, IL 60613


Contact NameDr. Mary Cavey


Population

Activities


Training Required


LIfelink

Address531 S York Rd or 700 N Sacramento

Bensenville or Chicago


Contact NameJackie Racheu


Population

ActivitiesBensenville - Head Start and early Head Start programs


Training RequiredYes - general program training will be provided first or second day of services

Longfellow School

Address501 S. Arlington Heights Rd

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Phone [email protected]

Contact NameDebra Serbin

Days Available to workSchool hours

Population

pre-school through grade 5

ActivitiesVolunteers sometimes work with individual or small groups of students &/or assist with clerical tasks


Training Requiredbrief

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School

Address917 W. 88th Street

Chicago, IL 60620


Contact NameMarla Herring

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 7:55 am to 1:45 pm

Population

ActivitiesVolunteers would be able to give small group instruction to struggling students.


Training RequiredNo


**McCormick Boys and Girls Club**

Address4835 N. Sheridan

Chicago, IL

Phone Number(773) 271 – 8400 ext. 4306

Contact NameRachel Tempco

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 2 to 9 pm


ActivitiesAfter school programs include concentration in the areas of character/leadership development, education and career development, arts, health/life skills and sports, fitness and recreation


Training RequiredNo

McHenry County Youth Service Bureau

Address

101 S. Jefferson

Woodstock, IL

Phone Number

815-338-7360

Contact Name

Jeanne Swanson

Days Available to workDRC program: Monday through Friday 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. LNRC program: Monday through Friday 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Population

ages 14 to 17 or ages 6 to 17

Activities

Day Reporting Center (DRC) is an after school program for court ordered youth Responsibilities would include group facilitation for anger management, life skills, substance abuse, corrective thinking and career planning. Also recreation, public service work and equine assisted skill development

Lakewood Neighborhood Resource Center (LNRC) - after school program for youth years old that involves delinquency prevention, life skills, recreation and tutoring.


yes

Training Required

yes

Other


McKay Elementary School

Address6901 S. Fairfield

Chicago, IL 60629


Contact NameTerry Simpson-Beoh


Population

Activities


Training Required


McKinley Elementary School

Address258 Lovell Street

Elgin, IL 60120


Contact NameLois Sands


Population

Activities


Training Required


Miner School (NSSEO)

Address1101 E. Miner

Arlington Heights, IL 60004


Contact NameJennifer Knaack


Population

Activities


Training Required


Misericordia Home North

Address1850 W. Theme

Chicago, IL 60660

Phone Number(773) 973-6300 ext 2746

Contact NameJeffrey Fisher


Population

ActivitiesPlay games and read books to residents.


Training Required

Mitchell School

Address2233 W. Ohio Street

Chicago IL


Contact NameMs. Love


Population

ActivitiesWorking in classrooms and one to one tutoring


Training Required


Montessori Children's Academy

Address706 E. Park Blvd

Villa Park, IL 60181


Contact NameLillian Smith


Populationages 0 to 6 years old

ActivitiesAssist teacher in classroom



Nash Elementary School

Address4837 W Erie

Chicago IL


Contact NameKaren Zeickman


Population

ActivitiesEarly childhood program. Reading to children in a headstart program


Training Required

yes


National Teacher's Academy

Address55 W. Cermak

Chicago


Contact NameJanea Jackson

Days Available to workDay times possible

Population

ActivitiesWill assist in all learning environments in the Head start Program. Will work with a teacher, a teacher's assistant, and parents of the students


Training Required

New Concept School

Address7825 S. Ellis Ave

Chicago, IL

Phone Number(773) 651 - 9599

Contact NameDebra Barnes


Populationages 2 to 5

ActivitiesAfrican centered environment that includes academic lessons Additional classes in Spanish, sign language, fitness, music etc. Volunteers will assist in the classroom


Training RequiredOrientation

**North Avenue Day Nursery**

Address2001 W. Pierce

Chicago, IL 60622


Contact NamePat Jackson

Days Available to workM-F 7-6


ActivitiesAssisting in a preschool classroom Will be expected to interact with children and support their development with activities that foster learning in the areas of cognitive, physical social-emotional and language. Will be part of the team.

Documentation NeededTB test

Training Requiredno

North Lawndale YMCA

Address3449 W. Arlington or 3200 W. Roosevelt Rd

Chicago


Contact NameLeslie Hampton

Days Available to workMonday to Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm


ActivitiesWe are a youth development center. Possible opportunities include: Kids Cafe Assistant - assist staff in providing hot meals and academic assistance

Tutor and mentor




**Northwest Special Recreation Association**

Address16 different park districts


Contact NameKristen

Days Available to workMonday through Saturday 9 am to 8 pm

Population3yrs-above

ActivitiesNWSRA provides recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. Programs are held at various locations through out the community. Volunteers will help these individuals participate in programs.


Training RequiredYes 45min

One on One Tutoring Program Answer

Address1819 N. Wood StChicago, IL 60622

Phone Number

(773)292-2662 [email protected] [email protected],312-226-4886 x 232

Contact NameOscar Calderon (for males) or Christina Gibson (for females)

Days Available to workFor the males:

Monday - 6:30pm to 8:30pmThursday - 6:30pm to 8:30pmSaturday - 10:00am - 12:00pmFor the ladies:Monday and Wednesday - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Population ages 9 and 12

Activities

Activities include academic tutoring, goal setting, character education, sports sessions


Background check

Training Required

brief

Palatine Opportunity Center/ Palatine Park District

Address250 East Wood Street

Palatine, IL 60067


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Contact NameKeith Williams

Days Available to workvaries

Population15 and up

ActivitiesWorking in theater and special events

After school programs

Work in stables


Training Required

**Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action**

Address515 St. Charles

Maywood, IL


Contact NameMarty Murph

Days Available to work12-6

Tues and Thursday Maywood

Wednesday and Friday- Melrose Park

PopulationAges 6-23

ActivitiesBoxing out negativity program- boxing and self defense tutoring mentoring and homework

Also HIV awareness event as well


Training Required

Roots and Wings

Address215 Nashua Street

Park Forest, IL


Contact NameSheryl Phelps

Days Available to workM TH FRI early morning and afternoon

Population 5 to 12 years old

ActivitiesStudents will work in classrooms, observe developmental skills of various age levels. Social interactions and behaviors of school age children. Student will be expected to exhibit appropriate skills necessary for caring for children and will provide direct care under the assistance of qualified teachers.

Documentation NeededBackground check, physical, TB test

Training Required

**Rush Hospital**

Address1653 W. Congress Parkway

Chicago, IL 60612


Contact NameRobyn Hart or Jennah R. Scott

Days Available to work10-7 M-TH

9-4 Fri-Sunday

PopulationNewborn-18

ActivitiesCaters to the emotional and developmental well-being of hospitalized children and their families

Documentation NeededBackground check and TB


Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

Address136 E 60th Street

Chicago, IL 60637


Contact NameJerry J. Martine


PopulationHigh school students

ActivitiesOne on one tutoring


Training Required


South Side YMCA

Address6330 South Stony Island Avenue

Chicago, IL


Contact NameAngelique Grays

Days Available to workYes

PopulationAges 5-12

ActivitiesEvents such as Halloween parties with kids, passing out school supplies, etc. After school program


Training RequiredNo

Spectrum Youth Family Services

Address1 Illinois Blvd


Phone Number847-884-6212 [email protected]

Contact NameMae A. Ypil

Days Available to workMon, Wed, or Fri from 6:15-10:30pm

PopulationAdolescents age 12-19 y.o.

ActivitiesPositive adult role model, engage teens in activities, build rapport with teens, help facilitate teen center activities


Training RequiredYes- 1 hour training about teen center guidelines and to help support building rapport with teens.

St. Alexius Medical Center

Address1555 Barrington Road



Contact NameMonica


PopulationAges birth to 18 years old.

ActivitiesInpatient psychiatric population. Admitted to hospital for multitudes of diagnosis. Bedside and playroom activities to help with coping and anxiety and to encourage psychosocial development.


Training RequiredNo

Other


St. Vincent de Paul Center

Address2145 N. Halsted St.

Chicago, IL 60614


Contact NameKatie Murphy

Days Available to workMonday through Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Children nap between 12:00 and 3:00 pm

Population

ActivitiesVolunteers work in our childcare facility as teacher's aids. They assist with classroom projects and activities to enrich the children's experience at the Center.




TASC/SOC

Address1500 N. Halsted

Chicago, IL

Phone Number(312) 573 - 2930

Contact NameMr. Fisher

Days Available to workflexible

Population

ActivitiesWe provide in home support services to foster families including counseling, case management, mentoring and tutoring. We would be interested in students who are interested in mentoring/tutoring (4 to 6 hours per week) with sometime challenging youth. We need serious applicants only who do not cancel.




Tom Thumb Community Child Care Center

Address116 Carpenter Blvd

Chicago, IL


Contact NameSarah Norwick


Population6 weeks to 6 years old

ActivitiesAt risk children The service we provide is daycare and we also have a state pre-K, and preschool for all. Volunteers will help in the classrooms with their daily routine and help carry out classroom lesson plans as well as projects.

Documentation NeededTB and background check



Wabash YMCA

Address3763 South Wabash Avenue

Chicago, IL


Contact NameAngelique Greys


Population

ActivitiesHas a licensed preschool and a Headstart preschool

Documentation NeededBackground check and TB test



Wadsworth School

Address6420 South University

Chicago, IL 60637


Contact NameMrs. Wilkes

Days Available to workM-F during school

PopulationPre-school through fifth grade

ActivitiesPartners with the learning community of students, families, and institutions to provide an education that meets the needs of the whole child.


Training RequiredNo

Wendell Smith Elementary School

Address744 East 103rd Street

Chicago, IL 60628


Contact NameRoy Jean Tillman

Days Available to workDay time

Population3rd grade-6th grade

ActivitiesProviding individualized tutoring to children.

Documentation NeededTB and background check

Training RequiredNo

Willow Creek - Promiseland

Address67 East Algonquin Rd

South Barrington, IL 60010

Phone Number224-512-1118 [email protected]

Contact NameRobert Shearer

Days Available to workany time between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm

Population

varies

ActivitiesProvides Sunday school program for children, cleaning, maintenance, landscape, etc.


Training RequiredYes on the job training

YMCA of McHenry County

AddressPrograms are at the McHenry Elementary Schools and Prairie Grove School.


Contact NameNancy

Days Available to workMonday through Friday 6:15 am to 8:45 am or 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Population

ActivitiesWe do a before and after school program. We help with homework by having the children read to us. Work on art projects. They can help with lesson plans for the kids.

Documentation NeededYes, background and TB test

Training Requiredno


YMCA's of Chicago

Address

Several sites available

Phone Number312-932-1200 or 800-514-1224

Contact NameIndividual Site Supervisor

Days Available to workAfter School Programs Monday to Friday 3 - 6 p.m. Different times offered for other programs

Population

ActivitiesTutoring, childcare, after school programs, mentoring high school students.


Training Requiredno

Youth in Crisis, Inc

Address7139 West 34th Street

Berwyn, IL 60402


Contact Name

Days Available to workBoth day and evening hours available

Population

ActivitiesTaking intake calls from clients and their families. Working with a group of at risk middle school aged children. Center provides group and individual counseling to adolescents who are deemed at risk and provides delinquency prevention programs.

Documentation NeededBackground


Other


Ada S. McKinley Community Services Address 1863 South Wabash Chicago, IL 60616 Phone Number 312-326-1773 ext. 263 Contact Name Ms. TeAon Bell Contact Date.

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