Volunteer Opportunities
The opportunities listed on this page are not guaranteed by the Career Development and Internships Office, and are listed only as a service to current North Park students and alumni. Please contact the office for more information on available assessments and tools for developing your career after college.
Volunteer Opportunity: Donut Day
Company: Salvation Army Irving Park Corps location
Website:
Experience:
Location: 4056 N Pulaski Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Contact: Jonathan Herron, Volunteer Coordinator
Description:
Event Dates:
- 05/31/2013
- 06/01/2013
- 06/07/2013
- 06/08/2013
How to Apply: If interested, please email Jonathan Herron at jonathan_herron@usc.salvationarmy.org for more details
Posted 5/7/2013 3:39:00 PM
Volunteer Opportunity: Program Assistant
Company: Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly
Website: Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly
Experience: See below
Location: 355 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607
Contact: Christine Bertrand, (312)455-1000, cbertrand@littlebrotherschicago.org
Description: Required Skills:
- Effective communication. Able to listen attentively and initiate conversation
- Sensitive to the needs of lonely and isolated elderly
- Able to work independently. Reliable in completion of all elder commitments
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish meaningful relationships with 10-25 elders
- Engage elders in outings, luncheons and other social opportunities
- May assist with small errands (i.e. light shopping, transportation etc.)
- Plan creative social opportunities such as going for a walk, seeing a movie, playing cards, baking together and sharing stories. Be accountable for your time, work and performance
- Work with staff to plan and execute celebrations of life that bring the elderly out of their isolation into contact with other volunteers in festive social activities
- Assess the elders’ needs and refer findings to the Program Coordinator
- Work two of three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter )
- Participate in staff meetings, PA meetings, retreats and evaluations
- Take charge of a special project outside of visiting
- Perform other duties of a temporary nature as need arises
- Drive, assess and participate in the maintenance of the LBFE vehicles as needed
- Participate in one vacation week with the elders and volunteers during the summer. (Optional)
Time Commitment
- Full time - 40 hours/week (may include weekends). One year commitment
- Part time - minimum commitment 16 hours/week. One year commitment
Benefits
- Up to a $625.00 stipend per month for food and personal expenses
- Medical and Dental insurance for full time only. Mileage reimbursement provided if using own vehicle
- Excellent training and experience in the field of aging while working in a responsible position with the guidance of staff
- Opportunities to meet and work with a diverse group of committed volunteers, staff and elderly
How to Apply: Please contact Christine Bertrand at information provided above for application information
Posted 3/22/2013 10:36:00 AM