Volunteer With Us
We are always in need of volunteers who are willing to positively impact the children that we serve. If you want to begin volunteering, check out the opportunities below!
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After School Program
We are not currently accepting applications for Fall 2020.
Our after-school program is an opportunity to provide academic support, and build relationships with children K-5 who are experiencing homelessness. As an after-school volunteer you will empower students through learning, and have fun along the way! Volunteers assist in facilitating our easy-to-follow curriculum. The curriculum includes: 40 minutes of homework help, 20 minutes of literacy support, 25 minutes of enrichment (a read aloud, paired with a corresponding activity). Volunteers will work with 1 to 3 children at a time depending on the number of students at the site. Learn More
TIME COMMITMENT The program takes place in one of our partnering shelters for a designated two-hours, Monday-Thursday. We ask that volunteers select a site and consistent day of the week that they will volunteer for the entirety of the program semester. Through your commitment, you will build stronger relationships with the students we serve. REQUIREMENTS
SHELTER SITES AND TIMES SOUTHSIDE LOCATIONS Englewood: Primo Sangamon from 4:15-6:15pm South Shore: Ridgeland from 3:45-5:45pm Ashburn: Primo Western from 4:30-6:30pm South Chicago: Believe from 2:45-4:45pm WEST SIDE LOCATIONS North Lawndale: Primo Homan from 4:15-6:15pm NORTH SIDE LOCATIONS Lakeview: House of the Good Shepherd from 3:30-5:30 pm Uptown: Cornerstone from 5-7pm Rodgers Park: Good News Partners from 5:45-7:45pm |
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Literacy Mentors Program
This program is currently full.
Our Literacy Mentors program is an opportunity to work one-on-one with a middle-school-aged to improve their literacy skills and academic confidence, while simultaneously developing a passion for reading. Volunteers meet with their students once each week. Mentors will have an opportunity to facilitate enrichment activities and learning experiences that reflect each child's needs and interests. Learn More
REQUIREMENTS
SHELTER SITES AND TIMES Uptown Cornerstone: Tuesday, from 6-8 PM Lakeview Good News Partners: Wednesday, 6-8 PM |
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Summer Enrichment Program
Our summer program provides literacy support and enrichment for children at the shelters to prevent academic regression. Program meets 4 days a week for two hours and includes: Nutrition, Art, Music, Around the World and STEM activities.
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TIME COMMITMENT The program takes place in one of our partnering shelters for a designated two-hours, Monday-Thursday. We ask that volunteer let us know which days and locations they are interested in volunteering for the entirety of the program semester (June 29 to August 6). Through your commitment, you will build stronger relationships with the students we serve. REQUIREMENTS
SHELTER SITES AND TIMES SOUTHSIDE LOCATIONS Englewood: Primo Sangamon from 4:15-6:15pm South Shore: Ridgeland from 3:45-5:45pm Ashburn: Primo Western from 4:30-6:30pm South Chicago: Believe from 2:45-4:45pm WEST SIDE LOCATIONS North Lawndale: Primo Homan from 4:15-6:15pm NORTH SIDE LOCATIONS Uptown: Cornerstone from 5-7pm Rodgers Park: Good News Partners from 5:45-7:45pm |
