| Name of Nonprofit | Contact Name | Street Address | City | Phone | Web Address | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | One-sentence description of opportunity (optional): | Minimum Age of Volunteers | |
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| Alexian Brothers Housing and Health Alliance | Daniel Copulsky | 825 W Wellington Ave | Chicago, IL | (773) 327-9921 | ABHHAVolunteers@alexian.net | http://www.alexianbrothershousing.org/ | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Work at the front desk or help with administrative duties at a transitional house for homeless individuals with HIV | 18 | |||
| Allowance for Good | Karin Scott | 990 Grove Street, Suite 407 | Evanston, IL | (847) 733-0393 | karin@allowanceforgood.org | www.allowanceforgood.org | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Allowance for Good’s Global Philanthropy Summits (GPS) bring together young leaders for intensive gatherings to advance personal understanding in and encourage collective action toward social enterprise and global change. GPS attendees have the chance to meet like-minded youth, advance their knowledge of the philanthropic sector, and engage in meaningful service. For more information: http://www.allowanceforgood.org/summit/ | 13 | ||||
| Allowance for Good | Shannon Forrest | 990 Grove Street, Suite 407 | Evanston, IL | (847)733-0393 | info@allowanceforgood.org | www.allowanceforgood.org | 14 | ||||||
| Allowance for Good | Elizabeth Newton | 701 Main St. #6070 | Evanston, IL | (847)893-9514 | info@allowanceforgood.org | www.allowanceforgood.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 16 | ||||
| Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter | Louie Iovane | 8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 800 | Chicago, IL | (847) 779-6951 | liovane@alz.org | alz.org/illinois | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | 16 | ||||
| American Red Cross | TBD | 2200 W. Harrison | Chicago, IL | (312)729-6241 | sergut.dejene@redcross.org | www.redcross.org | After School and/or Weekends | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 14 | ||||
| BackYard Nature Center | Linn Carey | (847) 835-3738 | lcarey@backyardnaturecenter.org | Backyardnaturecenter.org | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Assist with our nature programs for summer camp and after school groups. | 14 | |||||
| BackYard Nature Center | Linn Carey | (847) 835-3738 | lcarey@comcast.net | backyardnaturecenter.org | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Assist with our nature programs for summer camp and after school groups. | 14 | |||||
| CJE SeniorLife | Deborah Granite | 9700 Gross Point Rd | Skokie, IL | (847)929-3637 | Deborah.Granite@cje.net | cje.net | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 12 | ||
| CJE SeniorLife (not attending) | Deborah Granite | 9700 N. Gross Point | Skokie, IL | (847)929-3040 | Volunteers@cje.net | www.CJE.net | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 16 | ||||
| Communications & Event Planning Intern | Chanel Ruiz-Bricco | 1020 Forest Avenue | Wilmette, IL | (847) 512-4661 | cbricco@ourplaceofnewtrier.org | www.ourplaceofnewtrier.org | 18 | ||||||
| Community Council for International Students | Sylvia Alvino | Northwestern University International Office 630 Darthmouth Pl. | Evanston, IL | (847)328-7516 | sylalvino@yahoo.com | www.northwestern.edu/international/ccis | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 21 | ||||
| Creatively Caring | Kathleen Weinberg | PO Box 487 | Tecnhy, IL | (224)223-4166 | creativelycaring@gmail.com | creativelycaring.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 14 | ||
| English Conversation Partners or "Foster Relatives" | Sylvia Alvino | NU International Office 630 Dartmouth Place | Evanston, IL | (847) 328-7516 | sylalvino@yahoo.com | http://www.northwestern.edu/international/forms/community-council-for-international-students/index.html | After School and/or Weekends | 21 | |||||
| Equestrian Connection | MJ Anderson | 600 n bradley | Lake Forest, IL | (847) 615-8696 | ecvolunteering@gmail.com | www.equestrianconnection.org | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | We have a variety of volunteer opportunities from camp counselors and one on one aids for events to side walking and leading horses for our therapeutic riding program. We also need help with arts and crafts, events and more | 13 | |
| Experiential High School School Volunteer Opportunities | Gillian Falknor | 1535 N Dayton Street | Chicago, IL | (224) 392-2684 | gillian@gcechicago.com | gcelabschool.com | After School and/or Weekends | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 19 | ||||
| Gift of Adoption | Pam Devereux | 2001 Waukegan Rd PO Box 567 | Techny, IL | (773) 425-0220 | pdevereux@giftofadoption.org | www.giftofadoption.org | After School and/or Weekends | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 16 | |||
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Pam Devereux | PO Box 567, 2001 Waukegan Rd | Techny, IL | (773)425-0220 | pdevereux@giftofadoption.org | www.giftofadoption.org | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 17 | |||
| Glencoe Community Garden | Nina Schroeder | adjacent to Shelton Park, Glencoe; between South Ave and Harbor St. off of Old Green Bay Road | Glencoe, IL | (847)975-7025 | gcgarden18@gmail.com | Glencoecommunitygarden.com | After School and/or Weekends | 16 | |||||
| Glencoe Junior High Project | Grace Borgstrom | 620 Greenwood Avenue | Glencoe, IL | (847) 835-7623 | contact@gjhp.org | www.gjhp.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 18 | ||||
| Greenheart International | Darryl Newman | 712 N. Wells Street | Chicago, IL | (847)772-2541 | dnewman@ccigreenheart.org | greenheart.info | 13 | ||||||
| Haven Youth & Family Services | Amy Oleary | 825 Green Bay Road Suite 200 | Wilmette, IL | (847)251-6630 | amy@havenforyouth.org | www.havenforyouth.org | After School and/or Weekends | 18 | |||||
| Historic Wagner Farm | Christine Shiel | 1510 Wagner Road | Glenview, IL | (847) 657-1506 | christine.shiel@glenviewparks.org | http://www.glenviewparks.org/facilities-parks/wagner-farm/ | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 16 | ||
| Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding, nfp | Anne Maitland | 1181 Riverwoods Road | Lake Forest, IL | (312) 493-3045 | annemaitland87@gmail.com | www.horsefeatherscenter.org | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Unique opportunity to learn horse-handling and basic horse care as well as facilitating Riders with special needs in a positive learning environment | 15 | |||
| Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence | Colleen Daley | 222 S. Morgan, Suite 4A | Chicago, IL | (312) 243-4248 | cdaley@ichv.org | www.ichv.org | 15 | ||||||
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Caroline Doran | 8383 West Belmont Avenue Suite 303 | River Grove, IL | (708)456-1400 | cdoran@jachicago.org | jachicago.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 17 | |||
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Caroline Greco | 4833 N Francisco Avenue | Chicago, IL | (773) 573-6132 | cgreco@lawrencehall.org | http://www.lawrencehall.org/ | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Since 1865, Lawrence Hall Youth Services has been delivering quality care to children and their families throughout the metropolitan Chicago area, many of whom have experienced significant traumas in their lives. We have opportunities in fundraising, planning and participating in activities with our youth, and mentoring and tutoring. | 21 | |||
| Light and Leadership Initiative | Lara DeVries | 17155 Olcott Avenue | Tinley Park, IL | (708)459-8803 | lara@lightandleadership.org | www.lightandleadership.org | Gap Year | 18 | |||||
| Little City Foundation | Catrina Johnson | 1760 W. Algonquin Rd. | Palatine, IL | (847)221-7804 | cjohnson@littlecity.org | littlecity.org | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 9 | |||
| Lydia Home Association | Kristi Perry | 4300 W IRVING PARK RD | CHICAGO, IL | (773)653-2248 | kperry@lydiahome.org | After School and/or Weekends | 16 | ||||||
| Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association | Mark Schultz | 3105 MacArthur Blvd | Northbrook, IL | (847)509-9400 | mschultz@nssra.org | www.nssra.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 12 | ||
| Northwestern Settlement | Matthew Sudman | 1400 W Augusta Boulevard | Chicago, IL | (773)969-5509 | msudman@nush.org | www.nush.org | 18 | ||||||
| Orphans of the Storm | Jackie Brooches | 2200 Riverwoods Road | Riverwoods, IL | (847) 602-8508 | jackie@orphansofthestorm.org | www.orphansofthestorm.org | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | All Orphans of the Storm events and manned and run by volunteers. Volunteers are valuable to help introduce available dogs and cats at our pet showcase at Northbrook Court, at events around the community all summer (farmers markets, adoption events, etc.) act as greeters at the animal shelter and assist with special projects and with our various volunteer teams. | 16 | ||||
| Our Place | Chanel Ruiz-Bricco | 1020 Forest Ave | Wilmette, IL | (847)512-4661 | cbricco@ourplaceofnewtrier.org | https://ourplaceofnewtrier.org/ | After School and/or Weekends | 16 | |||||
| Our Place | William Johnson | c/o Community Church of Wilmette 1020 Forest Avenue | Wilmette, IL | (847)208-6872 | wjohnson@ourplaceofnewtrier.org | www.ourplaceofnewtrier.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 16 | ||
| RefugeeOne | Juliana Strawn | 4753 N. Broadway Suite 401 | Chicago, IL | (773) 423-9836 | volunteer@refugeeone.org | www.refugeeone.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | 18 | |||
| RefugeeOne | Ramona Riecke | 4753 North Broadway Suite 401 | Chicago, IL | (773)423-9836 | volunteer@refugeeone.org | www.refugeeone.org | After School and/or Weekends | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 18 | ||||
| Respite Endowment Organization | Becky Pundy | 6111 Ivy Drive | Lisle, IL | (630) 204-0224 | reomailcontact@gmail.com | www.respiteendowment.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 16 | |||
| ReVive Center for Housing and Healing | Beth Connor | 1668 West Ogden | Chicago, IL | (312) 997-2222 | bconnor@revivecenter.org | www.revivecenter.org | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | ReVive Center for Housing and Healing seeks a dynamic and creative social media intern to elevate our social media presence, attract new supporters, and increase engagement. | 20 | |||
| Rimland Services | Carolyn Keel | 1265 Hartrey Avenue | Evanston, IL | (847)328-4090 | ckeel@rimland.org | www.rimland.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 16 | |||
| SitStayRead | Lena McCain | 2849 N Clark St | Chicago, IL | (773) 661-9251 | lmccain@sitstayread.org | http://www.sitstayread.org/ | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Program Leader for SitStayRead classroom programs through Chicago Public Schools | 18 | ||||
| Spark | J.D. Van Slyke | 223 W. Jackson Suite 520 | Chicago, IL | (312) 470-4300 | jvanslyke@sparkprogram.org | sparkprogram.org | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Spark’s mission is to provide life-changing apprenticeships to youth in underserved communities across the United States. | 16 | |||
| The Center for Enriched Living | Ashley May | 280 Saunders Rd. | Riverwoods, IL | (847) 315-9921 | Ashley@CenterForEnrichedLiving.org | www.centerforenrichedliving.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 16 | ||||
| The Center for Enriched Living | Ashley May | 280 Saunders Rd | Riverwoods, IL | (847)315-9921 | ashley@centerforenrichedliving.org | www.centerforenrichedliving.org | After School and/or Weekends | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 16 | |||
| The Douglas Center | Brian Kriner | 3445 Howard Street | Evanston, IL | (847)674-1921 | bkriner@thedouglascenter.com | www.thedouglascenter.com | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 18 | |||
| The Kindness Connection | Lisa Rosenberg | 119 Central Park | Wilmette, IL | (847) 807-9340 | lrosenberg@thekindnessconnection.org | www.thekindnessconnection.org | Gap Year | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Summer interns needed to help with social media and creating video montages for our Schools Program. Long term interns have the opportunity to help with all aspects of our organization, including; Schools Program, Membership Club, and marketing. | 16 | |||
| The Kindness Connection | Mary Roth | 119 Central Park Avenue | Wilmette, IL | (847)807-9340 | info@thekindnessconnection.org | www.thekindnessconnection.org | After School and/or Weekends | 16 | |||||
| The Sports Shed | Tina Sernett | 1525 N. Oakmont Dr. | Vernon Hills, IL | (847) 791-7320 | tina@thesportsshed.org | www.thesportsshed.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | We are looking for people who are passionate about sports and want to do whatever it takes to get quality sports equipment into the hands of kids in under-resourced areas of Chicagoland. Please join our efforts if you are willing to roll up your sleeves and help us grow our organization using any professional skills or can connect us to people in the athletic industry etc. | 18 | ||
| The Yellow Tractor Project | Wendy Irwin | 808 Greenwood Ave | Wilmette, IL | (847) 531-4055 | wendy@yellowtractor.co | www.theyellowtractorproject.org | Gap Year | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | The Yellow Tractor Project (TYTP) welcomes college interns, gap year/semester students to share your skills on special projects developing and measuring gardens' impact, building capacity through special projects and back-office work and developing graphic/visual educational materials. | 17 | |||
| Travelers Aid Chicago | Liz Analla | PO Box 66019 | Chicago, IL | (773) 894-2427 | tacvolunteer@heartlandalliance.org | www.travelersaidchicago.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteer at O'Hare International Airport welcoming people to Chicago. | 18 | |
| Travelers Aid Chicago | Kendra Paraskevopoulos | O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 2 PO Box 66019 | Chicago, IL | (773)894-2427 | kparaskevopoulos@heartlandalliance.org | www.Travelersaidchicago.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 18 | |||
| Travelers Aid Chicago | Kendra Paraskevopoulos | O'Hare International Airport, Terminal 2 PO Box 66019 | Chicago, IL | (773)894-2427 | Kparaskevopoulos@heartlandalliance.org | Travelersaidchicago.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | 18 | |||
| Volunteer Center | Julie Flood | 520 Glendale Avenue | Winnetka, IL | (847) 903-2390 | julie@volunteercenterhelps.org | www.volunteercenterhelps.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 18 | ||||
| WeeVu | Matt Strauss | 3121 Central Ave | Wilmette, IL | (312)310-7400 | Matt@weevu.com | www.WeeVu.com | 22 | ||||||
| WINGS Inc. | Bruna Srb | P.O. box 95615 | Palatine, IL | (847) 519-7821 | bsrb@wingsprogram.com | www.wingsprogram.com | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 16 | ||
| Winnetka Youth Organization | Kristen Leahy | 620 Lincoln Ave | Winnetka, IL | (847) 446-0443 | kristen@winnetkayo.org | www.winnetkayo.org | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | 18 | ||||
| Winnetka Youth Organization | Ross Bye | 620 Lincoln Avenue | Winnetka, IL | (847)446-0443 | programs.wyo@gmail.com | winnetkayo.org | After School and/or Weekends | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | 13 | |||
| Winnetka Youth Organization | Kristen Leahy | 620 Lincoln Ave | Winnetka, IL | (847)446-0443 | programs.wyo@gmail.com | www.winnetkayo.org | After School and/or Weekends | Gap Year | 14 | ||||
| Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce | Terry Dason | 841 Spruce Street | Winnetka, IL | (847)446-4451 | director@winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com | winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com | After School and/or Weekends | 16 | |||||
| Women's Exchange | Deb Guy | 620 Lincoln Ave. | Winnetka, IL | (847)441-3406 | deb@womens-exchange.org | www.womens-exchange.org | After School and/or Weekends | 21 | |||||
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Ashley Glover | 4275 Old Grand Ave | Gurnee, IL | (847) 244-1187 | aglover@zcenter.org | http://zcenter.org/ | After School and/or Weekends | Non-paid Internship (special projects, summer and/or year-long) | Volunteers with Physical Disabilities | Volunteers with Cognitive/Developmental Disabilities | Join us in coming alongside survivors of sexual assault & abuse in their journey toward healing through medical and legal advocacy, our 24/7 support line, and prevention presentations in schools! | 18 |
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