The ARK Show Details...
Today, nearly 4,000 people are dependent on the ARK for survival. The services offered to those in need include medical, dental and eye care; legal and social welfare services; and clothing, food and shelter. All ARK services are free of charge and are offered with dignity.
#1. Facilitate assembly and packing of food packages to be delivered to needy Jews living on the north side of Chicago and in the suburbs for Thanksgiving.Location: 6450 N. California, ChicagoAge: 18+
11/26/2009 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
#3. Process, sort and organize donated gifts for The ARK’s clients from the Chanukah Gift Wishes program.Location: 6450 N. California, ChicagoAge: 18+
12/6/2009 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
12/9/2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bottomless Closet Show Details...
Bottomless Closet provides professional clothing, job readiness and post-employment training and coaching services to women on assistance and working-poor women.
#4. Sort clothing inventory into categories: designer, professional, and unsuitable.Location: 445 N. Wells St., ChicagoAge: 18+
12/16/2009 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Brentwood North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Show Details...
For more than 25 years, Brentwood has provided long-term, sub-acute and rehabilitation services for over 100 residents. The Center organizes a variety of recreational programs for the residents in its dementia, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term units.
#5. Bring your dog and spend an hour visiting with Brentwood residents.Location: 3705 Deerfield, RiverwoodsAge: 16+, 0-15 with an adult
11/29/2009 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
#6. Play Bingo and socialize with residents.Location: 3705 Deerfield, RiverwoodsAge: 16+, 0-15 with an adult
12/21/2009 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Cathedral Shelter of Chicago Show Details...
The mission of Cathedral Shelter is to minister with love and compassion among and with the most vulnerable of our community – particularly those who suffer from addiction – through crisis intervention, addiction recovery, community assistance and life-skills development.
#7. Pick up Christmas gift donations at parishes, schools or businesses in the city and suburbs. Bending and lifting is required. A truck and GPS system is provided.Location: 1668 W. Ogden, ChicagoAge: 18+
11/30/2009 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
12/8/2009 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
12/9/2009 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
#8. Check in donations, then verify identity and scheduling of recipient family at the warehouse.Location: 1668 W. Ogden, ChicagoAge: 18+
12/1/2009 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12/1/2009 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
12/15/2009 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12/15/2009 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
#9. Locate donations, move them to check-out and distribute to recipient families. Check-out volunteers have the most contact with recipient families.Location: 1668 W. Ogden, ChicagoAge: 18+
12/3/2009 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
12/10/2009 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
#10. Unload trucks and organize donations by family for next day distribution.Location: 1668 W. Ogden, ChicagoAge: 18+
12/3/2009 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
12/10/2009 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Catholic Charities Bishop Conway Residence Show Details...
Bishop Conway is designed for seniors on a fixed income who are experiencing some difficulties living along but are not in need of a full service nursing home. Most residents have special needs and volunteers should be comfortable in that environment.
#11. Serve snacks, do arts and crafts, and play board games with residents.Location: 1900 N. Karlov, ChicagoAge: 16+, 6+ with an adult18+
12/20/2009 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Catholic Charities Celebration of Giving Show Details...
The Celebration of Giving is a month-long effort to collect gifts for many of the children and families served by Catholic Charities. The goal is to bring the spirit of the holidays to agency clients who struggle with desperate and crisis situations by creating a memorable holiday season for the nearly 10,000 children served through the Toy Shower and the 500 families assisted through Sponsor-a-Family.
#12. Sort and take inventory of toy donations, process gift request forms and fill orders. Some lifting, carrying and standing required.Location: Merchandise Mart, ChicagoAge: 12+
12/6/2009 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
12/6/2009 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
12/13/2009 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
12/13/2009 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chabad/Northwestern Memorial Hospital Visitation Show Details...
The Hospital Visitation Program meets every Friday to pack and deliver Shabbat packages to Jewish patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Since its inception in 1990, the program has delivered baskets to over 30,000 patients.
#13. Pack and deliver Shabbat packages to Jewish patients.Location: 251 E. Huron, ChicagoAge: 15+
12/18/2009 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Chai Lifeline Show Details...
The Chai Lifeline helps children suffering from serious illnesses as well as their family members. The program offers a comprehensive range of services that addresses the multiple needs of children and their family.
#14. Sort and wrap holiday gifts which benefit clients of Chai Lifeline.Location: 8825 E. Prairie, SkokieAge: 12+
12/6/2009 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Chicago Chesed Fund Show Details...
Chicago Chesed Fund helps those of our community through financial assistance and a warehouse of free groceries, household staples, used clothing, and furniture.
#15. Organize, clean, and restock the shelves at the CCF warehouse.Location: CCF Furniture Warehouse, 7045 N. Ridgeway, LincolnwoodAge: 12+
11/29/2009 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
12/27/2009 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Christmas Cheer Show Details...
Christmas Cheer is a volunteer foundation whose purpose is to distribute food, gifts, and other items and to offer cheer to the homebound and hungry of the metropolitan area on Christmas Day and throughout the year.
#16. Pack and/or deliver meals. Some light lifting and bending required. People who deliver must have cars. Delivery routes are available in the city and suburbs.Location: Dominican University, 7200 W. Division, River ForestAge: family friendly
12/25/2009 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CJE Senior Life Show Details...
CJE Senior Life assists older people and their families through quality programming. The services offered include physical and/or psychological assistance to elders in their own homes, adult day services, and full-time care and protection in a long-term care facility.
#17. Set tables, serve lunch and make goodie bags for clients at CJE SeniorLife's Shabbat Luncheon; then assist with clean-up.Location: Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan, ChicagoAge: 18+, 0-18 with an adult
12/4/2009 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
CJE Senior Life Adult Day Services Show Details...
Adult Day Services provides weekday traditional adult day-care programs and Alzheimer’s care with kosher meals, outings and activities.
#18. set up, serve and clean up for ADS’ annual Thanksgiving luncheon for 70 people.Location: 1015 W. Howard, EvanstonAge: 14+, 0-14 with an adult
11/25/2009 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM
CJE Senior Life The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer’s Care Show Details...
Friend Center is home to 35 people with early Alzheimer' s and other cognitive impairments.
#19. Escort residents to and serve refreshments at the Friend Center’s Chanukah party.Location: 1601 Lake Cook, DeerfieldAge: 10+
12/15/2009 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
#20. Decorate for and escort residents to the Friend Center’s New Year’s Eve party. Serve refreshments and socialize. Some lifting and climbing required.Location: 1601 Lake Cook, DeerfieldAge: 10+
12/31/2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CJE Senior Life Gidwitz Place Show Details...
Gidwitz serves older adults who require a supportive environment yet still wish to live as independently as possible.
#23. Usher, serve refreshments and clean up at the Gidwitz New Year’s Party. Visit with residents and enjoy entertainment.Location: 1551 Lake Cook, DeerfieldAge: 12+
12/31/2009 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
CJE Senior Life Lieberman Geriatric Health Centre Show Details...
Lieberman is a skilled-nursing facility offering social, recreational and rehabilitative programs.
#24. Engage in friendly holiday visiting with residents. Volunteers are welcome to bring children and pets!Location: 9700 Gross Point, SkokieAge: Family and pet friendly
11/26/2009 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12/25/2009 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1/1/2010 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CJE SeniorLife Robineau Residence Show Details...
Robineau is a 24-resident facility for senior citizens designed to encourage and build a true community of senior adults.
#25. Call a Bingo game, visit and socialize with the residents.Location: 7550 N. Kostner, SkokieAge: Family Friendly
11/26/2009 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Family Craft Show Details...
Help with a variety of arts and crafts projects that benefit local social service agencies.
#26. Decorate holiday bags to be given to clients of the JUF Uptown Cafe.Location: Bernard Weinger JCC, 300 Revere, NorthbrookAge: Family Friendly
12/6/2009 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
#27. Fill holiday bags with toiletries and decorate cards to be distributed to clients of the JUF Uptown Cafe at Christmas brunch.Location: Jewish Federation, 30 S. Wells, ChicagoAge: Family Friendly
12/20/2009 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Franciscan Outreach Association's Marquard Center Show Details...
Franciscan Outreach helps the needy and homeless daily with the basics on which to live. It is a place where they can go for dinner every night.
#28. Serve dinner, help prepare meals for the following evening, and help with general clean up.Location: 1645 W. LeMoyne, ChicagoAge: 18+, 10+ with an adult
12/24/2009 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
12/31/2009 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Good News Community Kitchen Show Details...
GNCK serves Rogers Park and the surrounding communities. It is the only organization in the neighborhood that serves dinner 365 days a year. It provides a sense of community and a safety net for its patrons who are struggling with poverty, homelessness, and isolation.
#29. Set up and serve the holiday dinner, clean up the kitchen and visit with diners.Location: 7649 N. Paulina, ChicagoAge: 14+, 10+ with an adult
12/2/2009 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
12/16/2009 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Greater Chicago Food Depository Show Details...
As Cook County's food bank, the Greater Chicago Food Depository obtains more than 43 million pounds of donated food each year. Approximately 50% of this food must be inspected or sorted and then packaged before it can be safely distributed to 600 member soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters.
#30. Inspect, sort, and pack food before it is distributed to GCFD’s beneficiary agencies. Standing, light lifting and bending required.Location: 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, ChicagoAge: 16+, 13+ with an adult
11/24/2009 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
12/22/2009 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Inspiration Corporation Show Details...
Founded in 1989, the Inspiration Cafe and its partner agency The Living Room Cafe serve meals in a restaurant-style setting as well as provide other supportive services designed to help individuals, families, and youth on their journey toward self-sufficiency.
#31. Serve Cafe guests a restaurant-style meal.Location: 4554 N. Broadway, ChicagoAge: 14+
12/24/2009 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
12/31/2009 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Jewish Child and Family Services Show Details...
Jewish Child and Family Services’ pioneering programs combine the compassion and expertise of the Jewish Children’s Bureau and Jewish Family and Community Service. JCFS provides a comprehensive continuum of therapeutic, educational and preventative social services that help individuals, children and families develop positively throughout their lives.
#32. Unpack and sort holiday gifts and toys, then “shop” the room of donated items and select gifts according to requests of JCFS clients. Requires bending and lifting.Location: Elaine Kersten Children's Center, 255 Revere, NorthbrookAge: 14+, 10+ with an adult
12/4/2009 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
12/6/2009 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12/6/2009 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Show Details...
The JUF/JFMC is the largest not-for-profit social welfare institution in Illinois and the central address of Chicago's Jewish community. JUF provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance to 300,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and two million Jews around the world.
#33. Assist young children and their families with Hanukkah themed craft projects.Location: Borders Bookstore, 755 W. North, ChicagoAge: 18+, 10+ with an adult
12/13/2009 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
JUF Uptown Cafe Show Details...
The Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service Center coordinates the Cafe under the auspices of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. The Cafe, which is the city’s first kosher anti-hunger program, provides meals to people who are hungry while, at the same time, nourishing their spirits.
#34. Set tables, serve a restaurant-style meal, clear tables and visit with guests.Location: 909 W. Wilson, ChicagoAge: 18+, 12+ with an adult
12/28/2009 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
12/29/2009 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Show Details...
KEEN is a volunteer organization that provides free one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. At each KEEN session, a participating athlete is paired with a volunteer coach for a variety of age-appropriate recreational activities.
#35. Work one-on-one with an athlete at a KEEN sports session. Activities include KEENquatics, playing with basketballs, jump ropes, scooters, parachutes, hula-hoops and more. Shift time includes training. KEEN is an active volunteer opportunity.Location: High Ridge YMCA, 2424 W. Touhy, ChicagoAge: 18+, 15+ with an adult
12/13/2009 2:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Misericordia Home Show Details...
Misericordia is “home” to over 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities. The Mission of Misericordia is to support these individualsin maximizing their level of independence and self-determination within an environment that fosters spirituality, dignity, respect and enhancement of quality of life. We promote development of natural family and community support, community awareness, education and advocacy.
#36. Help out in the bakery. Volunteers will scoop cookie dough, mix, bake, package and display bakery products.Location: 1850 W. Thome, ChicagoAge: 16+
12/13/2009 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12/13/2009 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
#37. Help out in the bakery. Volunteers will scoop cookie dough, mix, bake, package and display bakery products.Location: 1850 W. Thome, ChicagoAge: 16+
12/25/2009 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Night Ministry Show Details...
The Night Ministry connects with Chicago’s vulnerable youth and adults, providing basic supplies, self-care supplies, free healthcare, housing and supportive services for youth, referrals to other resources, and more.
#38. Set up for The Night Ministry’s holiday party.Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1218 W. Addison , ChicagoAge: 18+, 15+ with an adult
12/17/2009 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
#39. Prepare and serve food to clients, facilitate activities, distribute stocking and clean up at The Night Ministry’s holiday party.Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1218 W. Addison , ChicagoAge: 18+, 15+ with and adult
12/17/2009 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Northfield Township Food Pantry Show Details...
For over 30 years, Northfield Township Food Pantry has helped Township residents who have difficulty providing enough food for themselves and their families. The Food Pantry is sustained entirely by local individuals, community and religious organizations and schools who donate canned foods, food certificates and/or funds.
#40. Sort donated food and stock food pantry shelves. Lifting, bending and standing may be required.Location: 3801 W. Lake, GlenviewAge:
12/3/2009 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Pantry of Rich Township Show Details...
The Pantry provides food at no cost to low-income residents of the Township and all of Park Forest who meet the Department of Human Services guidelines. They also offer utility assistance, on a limited basis, to those who qualify for The Pantry.
#41. Repack and distribute produce donated from the Greater Chicago Food Depository for The Pantry’s Fresh Produce Program.Location: 22013 Governors Hwy., Richton ParkAge: 12+
12/2/2009 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Temple Sholom Show Details...
Temple Sholom, founded in 1867 and one of Chicago's oldest synagogues, has always affirmed Judaism as a dynamic and motivating force in the lives of its congregants. The Temple educates both young and old, presenting lectures and programs of broad appeal, serving the disadvantaged in the community and helping those searching for new forms of worship and expression within Jewish heritage.
#43. Set up, clean up, cook and serve a warm meal to 50 plus hungry local Chicagoans.Location: 3480 N. Lake Shore, ChicagoAge: 10+
12/14/2009 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
12/14/2009 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) Show Details...
WINGS helps homeless and abused women and children by offering integrated services that meet their needs for shelter, education, guidance and support. They provide safe, secure living environments through transitional housing and emergency shelters.These residences allow women to go to school and work, and to care for themselves and their children.
#44. Help resale shop staff sort donations and price merchandise, make creative and appealing displays, and organize and stock items on sales floor. Assist customers with furniture pick-ups; clean dressing rooms, and straighten clothing racks.Location: 8349 W. Golf Rd., NilesAge: 16+
11/22/2009 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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