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Naperville Area Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Person: Eileen Belokin, Director, Volunteer & Guest Services
Address: 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield
Website: www.cdh.org
Phone: 630-933-6207
Email: eileen_belokin@cdh.org
Date(s) of Activity: 3-month commitment for hospital work
Age Requirements for Activities: Our minimum requirement is that students are at least 14 and in high school (we will accept students in the summer between 8th grade and high school).
Activity Description: In the summer we get an increased volume of teenagers and have on some occasions had to limit the amount of teens we accept into our hospital program to ensure everyone who was participating had a good experience. We have lots of opportunities throughout the year for volunteers to spend time at our hospital doing a variety of activities including working in our gift Shops, transporting patients, delivering flowers and newspapers, way finding, etc.
Most of our volunteers spend one, three hour shift per week with us, many do more, we are flexible.
The Wise Penny Resale shop is a great place for mothers and daughters, fathers and sons to spend time together while working for a great cause as the proceeds from the shop help support the CDH auxiliary scholarship fund along with many other community benefit projects. Even if folks cannot
make time in their busy lives to volunteer, they can help by donating lightly used household items, clothing and furniture to the shop. Those with a love of organizing can organize a neighborhood donation drive. The PennyWise Shop is located 120 N. Main St., in Wheaton
301 N Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000 ext 4680
Fax: (630) 637-1276
Date(s) of Activity: Volunteer opportunities available 7 days a week. Museum open: Sunday 12-5 pm, Monday 9-1 pm, Thursday 9-8 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 pm
Age Requirements for Activities: Minimum age is 14 for a teen to volunteer on their own; person younger than that must volunteer with an adult. Volunteers must attend Information Session and interview. Have fun while gaining valuable work experience!
Activity description:
1) Greeter
2) Lot pick up, water flowers
3) Exhibit materials repair and cleaning
4) Data Collector to record observations of children
5) Exhibit Facilitator to play with children and talk to visitors (3-hour training required)
Address: 830 S. Addison Ave., Villa Park
Website: www.dupage.easterseals.com
Phone: 630.620.4433
Fax: 630.620.1148
Date(s) of Activity: May - September and other year-around opportunities
Age Requirements for Activities: Volunteers must be at least sixteen years old and parent /guardian participation is not required.
Activity Description: Help children play and learn new skills as you assist physical, occupational and speech therapists in play based therapy groups with children ages two to twelve who have a variety of physical and developmental disabilities. Groups take place at the Center in Villa Park and other nearby locations. Volunteers should possess the following qualities: respect and compassion for all children, high energy level, ability to interact in a group and a strong desire to help others.
Contact Person: Hester Bury
Address: 1425 S. Neltnor Blvd. (Rte 59), West Chicago
Website: www.humanitarianservice.org
Phone: (630) 231-1542
Fax: (630) 231-2309
Activity Description: Sort non-perishable Food for Needy Seniors & Families. Ages 8+ Monday – Friday between the hours of 9 AM & 5:30 PM. Come to our Center and help us sort and organize the food that we have donated to us. This is for Groups of people no larger than 15.
Activity Description: Prepare “Party-In-A-Box” Boxes for Needy Children. Ages 6+ All year round – at your own location. Put together “Party-In-A-Box” for our Children’s Birthday Project. Wrap a shoebox (top separate from bottom) and fill it with items for a birthday party such as cake mix, frosting, candles, party hats, cups, plates, balloons, streamers, party favors, and cake decorations.
Activity Description: Prepare Birthday Boxes for Needy Children: Parent with child Monday – Friday between the hours of 9 AM & 5:30 PM. Come to our Center and prepare birthday boxes for shipping or pick-up. Fill the boxes with the wrapped toys & books, and add stuffed animals, school supplies, party supplies, and other filler gifts.
Activity Description: Wrap Birthday Gifts for Needy Children Ages 8+, All year round at your own location Wrap birthday gifts for the children in our Children’s Birthday Project. Each child receives an average of 10 brand new toys and books, which need to be individually wrapped. Groups supply their own wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and labels. You will have to come to our Center to pick up the gifts.
Activity Description: Collect School Supplies for Needy Children. Any Age. All year round – at your own location. Fill a backpack, lunch bag, or pencil case with school supplies
Activity Description: Deliver Groceries to Needy Seniors or Families. Old enough to drive. Call for dates Come to our Center to pick up the groceries to deliver to the seniors or families in our programs.
The dates for the Feed the Kids Project bagging are yet to be determined.
Activity Description: Bag Non-Perishable Food for Needy Seniors & Families. Ages 10+
Come to our Center and bag non-perishable food for our Senior Citizen Project or Feed the Kids Project. We need groups of 10 – 15 people and it will take between 1 – 2 hours
The Naperville Jaycees are looking for area groups or individual volunteers to contribute to the success of this year's Last Fling.
We are looking for volunteers at all times to serve food, clear table areas, work Kiddieland, pour beer in the Beer Tents and help with a variety of our special events. This could be anything from helping the kids during the Big Wheel Race or keeping the little ones on track in the Diaper Derby.
Anyone can volunteer, but you or older to pour beer. If you are with a not-for-profit group and would like to provide volunteers, we will make a donation to the group of volunteers and/or the number of hours worked.
If you would like to volunteer or need more information, please contact the Last Fling Hotline at 630-961-4143 or email us at: manpower@lastfling.org.
Address: 140 N. Wright St., Naperville
Website: www.littlefriendsinc.com
Phone: 630-355-6533
Fax: 630-355-3176
Age Requirements for Activities: Participants must be 16 or older, unless accompanied by an adult.
"Help Little Friends raise awareness and money by participating in our annual Candy Day, hosted by the Little Friends Family Council. Volunteers work 2 hour shifts in and around Naperville, requesting donations from passers-by and thanking them with a piece of candy. All proceeds go directly toward client and program needs."
556 W Fifth Ave, Naperville
Phone: 630) 355-FOOD (3663)
Fax (630) 355-0562
Date(s) of Activity: Call for specific hours during the week and on Sundays Noon-2PM
Age Requirements for Activities; Under 16 years welcome with parent. Ideal activity for high school students and families
Activity Description: Clean Pantry Warehouse, Pick Up Groceries in the Local Area, Clerical Opportunities Substitute for Baggers or Food Distributors. Also during summer months there is a large need for goods to be collected and delivered to Loaves and Fishes.
FOOD DROP-OFF 12Noon - 2:00 pm Sundays, or During Office Hours
Address: 552 W. Fifth Avenue, Naperville
Website: www.napervillecares.org
Phone: 630-961-3961
Fax: 630-961-3961
Age Requirements for Activities: Adult
Activity Description: Office work, take applications from clients, answer phone, update files. Also ongoing committees such as fundraising. (Community contacts, grant writing)
Address: 320 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville
Website: www.napervilleparks.org
Phone: 630-848-3503
Fax: 630-848-5001
Date(s) of Activity: These change weekly depending on special events and program requirements
Age Requirements for Activities: Minimum age: 14 years old +
Some activities allow younger children to participate with adults (i.e. park maintenance)
Activity Description: Our volunteer activities vary by program and season. We utilize volunteers in our soccer, t-ball, coach-pitch programs as coaches and assistants, volunteers assist at the desk at the RCC and direct participants to various classes as well as answer questions, we have volunteers assist with all our special events throughout the year (Santa House, Halloween Happening, Easter Egg Hunt, Little madams Tea Parties, Saturday Night at the Movies etc.) We also have various groups that volunteer to help maintain our park throughout the spring, summer and fall. Our website is updated as opportunities become available.
Ribfest is not only a fun event for families, but also a great way for residents to give back to their community. Since the start of Ribfest eighteen years ago, the Exchange Club of Naperville has raised over $5 million dollars, which was given back to the Naperville community charities.
Ribfest is an opportunity for individuals, families, school groups, churches, community organizations, and businesses to volunteer. The event will be held July 1st through July 4th in Knoch Park.
Volunteers are needed to serve beverages, assist in the identification tents, help in the children's play area, distribute information at the entrance gates, serve as parking attendants, assist in the cleanup of the grounds, and support the merchandising tent. There are many opportunities for all ages. Volunteers should plan on working an entire shift, and should wear comfortable clothing.
For more volunteer information contact info@ribfest.net
Address: 799 Roosevelt Rd, Bldg 3, Suite 5, Glen Ellyn
Website: www.bookrescue.org
Phone: 630-545-9710
ZIP Code: 60137 Fax: 630-545-9715
Date(s) of Activity: Anytime Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30.
Age Requirements for Activities: 6 years minimum, no maximum. A guardian is required for 13 years and younger.
Activity Description: SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) is a not-for-profit environmental education organization which runs the Book Rescue and Tools for Schools programs. The Book Rescue and Tools for Schools are programs which receive donations of unwanted, gently-used books and office supplies and then redistribute them FREE to teachers and others working with needy children. These two projects are in constant need of volunteers to help sort and shelve books and teaching supplies. Volunteers for these two projects must be at least 14 years of age.
SCARCE also has a Crayon Recycling Project. Volunteers (at least 6 years old) are needed to sort and peel broken crayons. Broken Crayons are then melted down to form larger crayons, called Super Crayons, to give to handicapped children. Volunteers who are 14 years or older are needed to help with the crayon melting.
FUNDRAISERS
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times
Relay For Life Of North Central annually in May, 30 N Brainard St Naperville, IL
Relay For Life Of North Naperville annually in June, 899 N Mill St Naperville, IL
Relay For Life Of South Naperville annually in June, 2360 95th St Naperville, IL
(www.raisingspirits.org) We’ll be holding a Family 5K walk at the Brookfield Zoo in September and we’ll need families to sign up and acquire sponsors. No age requirements - we think it would be a great way for children to help children, to make them realize that they too can make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Visit our website at www.raisingspirits.org. for more information on how our fundraisers are helping us to support these amazing children and their families.
Collect the spare change in your household and it can add up as the average US household has $30 in unused coins! Great way for kids to raise money for Charities. For more information on summer drive changemakeschange@wowway.com . Sponsored by Grass Roots Volunteers
Internships
NCTV offers an accelerated two internship program one for high school students and another for college students who are interested in television or film production. Both programs provide hands-on, real world experience in production. This is a great opportunity to explore this exciting field. Visit our website at www.nctv17.com for more information.
For more information on volunteer opportunities and fundraisers please check out www.positivelynaperville.com
If you have yet to find a volunteer opportunity, visit Web sites on our Useful Sites page of nonprofit organizations for many opportunities beyond those listed here.
