Volunteer

Job Posting Title Volunteer

Job Description

Volunteer

Chicago IL

About the Organization :

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has served Chicago communities for over 100 years. As a sponsored work of the Daughters of Charity we provide vital programs and services in early childhood education youth services and community outreach services. We have two centers on the west and north sides Marillac Social Center (a.k.a. Marillac House) and St. Vincent de Paul Center.

Position Overview :

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services offers distinctive volunteer opportunities for individuals willing to share their time on a more long-term basis. We ask these potential volunteers to complete an application similar to the process for potential employees. This allows a more formal screening in compliance with certification requirements from regulatory bodies such as the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and others. We also ask that you commit to one half-day or more per week for one calendar year. Please see the descriptions below before clicking / tapping on the Begin Application button :

Harvest Hub : Food Pantry Food Rescue or Home Delivery

Harvest Hub is operated by volunteers and includes client shopping days and preparation days. Volunteers prepare the food pantry area and food item displays or assist clients directly on shopping days. Volunteers may help with the client intake process or the grocery area / food sections. Volunteers also unload trucks and sort food deliveries restock items or prepare food boxes for home delivery clients. Background check is a requirement. Weekdays varying hours 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m.; Marillac Social Center St. Vincent de Paul Center

Saturday Mentoring

Young mens mentoring group at Marillac Social Center. Mentors and mentees meet each Saturday. Volunteers for this program need to be responsible adults with an interest in working with boys 8th-10th grade. Background check is a requirement. Saturdays10 a.m. 1 p.m.; Marillac Social Center

In-Class Volunteers

Volunteers assist teachers and work with ages 6 weeks - 13 years. Help support a content-rich developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports active learning and promotes childrens progress in all developmental areas. Background check is a requirement. Weekdays 9 a.m. 12 p.m. 3 6 p.m.; Marillac Social Center St. Vincent de Paul Center

Tutoring

Tutor school-age children throughout the school year during non-school hours. The program is year-round Monday-Friday. The program was after school during the school year and continued during the summer. Background check is a requirement. Weekdays 4 6 p.m.; Marillac Social Center St. Vincent de Paul Center

Qualifications :

Requirements vary depending on the volunteer position you are interested in but all volunteer applicants must be 18 and over. For more information on specific requirements email

Key Skills

Fundraising,Communication skills,Physical Examinations,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Grant Writing,Music Therapy,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Volunteer Management,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Volunteer

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1