Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities are available through St. Joseph Services Visit their website: Website: www.stjosephservices.org or call for details.

San Miguel School, Comer Campus:
819 N. Leamington Chicago, IL 60651
Contact Rodney Chaifeuy (773) 261-8851 ext. 115

AAA Youth Program
Share your creative energy, enthusiasm and leadership with inner city youth ages 10-18 in sports and recreation activities, life skills training, violence prevention education and youth leadership. Volunteer at least 3 hours per week for six months, Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tutoring Program
Share your well earned knowledge as you give youth 5th - 8th grade and 14-18 years old the personal assistance and attention they need to increase basic literacy skills and succeed in school. Volunteer at least 3 hours a week for 6 months, Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Services
Casa de Providencia Site
2516 W. Cortez St. Chicago, IL 60622-3422
Contact Person: Ernesto Fierro (773) 278- 0484
www.stjosephservices.org

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Tutor one or two students in English. Volunteer Monday – Friday between 9a.m. - 7:30p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. We will have Saturday classes starting in October. Tutors do not need to know Spanish. Training provided

Tutoring and After-School Program
After School Program Volunteers give children (9 – 14 years old) the personal assistance and attention they need to complete homework and continue learning. Volunteer at least 3-4 hours (2:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) one time per week for 6 months, Monday – Friday.
Website: www.stjosephservices.org.

Chicago HOPES (Heightening Opportunity and Potential for Educational Success), an initiative of the Chicago Public Schools Homeless Education Program, is seeking volunteers for after-school tutoring at homeless shelters in Pilsen, Gresham, Uptown, and Brighton Park. Pre-service training and a minimum commitment of one session per week is mandatory. For more information, please call Arifa Boyer at 773.553.2098 or email aboyer@cps.k12.il.us.

Wagner Nursing Home Visitors
Boys Hope/Girls Hope Mentor
For more information on any of these services opportunities please contact Tim Higgins at t-higgins3@northwestern.edu.

SGA Youth & Family Services' newest program, the Kids Unlimited Mentoring Project, is looking for mentors to work with 4th through 6th grade students in Chicago's Woodlawn Community. Mentors meet with mentees for 1 hour/week between 9:30am and 6pm and an additional hour via e-mail. A one-year commitment is desired. Services are available from Mon-Fri. For details, please contact: Carrie Bergen, Project Coordinator, 312-447-4365, cbergen@sga-youth.org.

GROW (Giving Real Opportunities to Women) strives to aid at-risk mothers and families on welfare by providing opportunities to have access to higher education degrees and affordable childcare. GROW is looking for professionals interested in participating in our mentor program. Mentors have the ability not only to change the life of a single woman, but the lives of her children and their community as well. If you are interested in becoming a mentor please contact Joe Hengstler at women grow1@yahoo.com or via phone at 210-508-5575.

The Kids Unlimited Mentoring Program, offered by SGA Youth & Family Services, is looking for volunteers to provide mentoring for one hour per week to 4th through 6th grade students at Fiske and Wadsworth Elementary Schools in the Woodlawn Community of Chicago. Mentors and mentees talk, work on homework, hang out, and do fun activities together. By just being yourself and donating only one hour of your time per week, you can have a positive impact on the lives of others. If you would like to help create a brighter future for a child, please consider becoming involved in the Kids Unlimited Mentoring Project! For more information, contact Carrie Bergen, Project Coordinator, at 312-447-4365 or cbergen@sga-youth.org

The Legal Assistance & Resource Center is in need of volunteer attorneys. Volunteer opportunities include: handling cases on a pro bono basis, answering hotline calls. contact: rcampos@catholiccharities.net

 

Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program. Want to help make a difference for a child growing up in the inner city? Contact Andy Konchan, CGTP Board Member and tutor, at: 312-427-1257

 

The Aquinas Literacy Center. Seeking volunteer tutors to instruct adult learners in English as a Second Language. more>

 

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