Category	City	Opportunity Title	Description	ID#
Alzheimers  Related Disorders	Arlington Heights	Special Activities Assistant in the Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Department	Assist with special activities and tea parties in the Alzheimer's & Related Disorders department . Help is needed from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Volunteers must be 13 years and older.	37725
Alzheimers  Related Disorders	Arlington Heights	Nursing Home Assistance	Variety of opportunities to assist local home: bingo caller, reading/working with Alzheimer's patients, one-on-one visits- taking residents out for walks, help with craft classes, games & cards plus much more.  Volunteers must be 16 years & older.	37775
Animals	Arlington Heights	Therapy Dog Volunteer	Riley, Hunter, & Harley, be a volunteer with your master! We are looking for a certified, trained therapy dog to visit with developmentally disabled adults, Monday or Thursdays between 10 - 2pm, 1 to 2 hours.  Volunteer must be 25 years & older.	38404
Blood Drive and Related	Arlington Heights	Blood Drive Assistance	Help with one-day blood drives that are  held at area businesses or schools. Greet and register donors, serve refreshments, help the staff watch for adverse reactions, etc. This is a great opportunity for small groups or individuals. Volunteers must be age 18 years & older.	266318
Board of Directors	Arlington Heights	Board Member	For an agency that provides community outreach programs.  Expertise in marketing/public relations, human resources or fundraising.  Meetings are held quarterly, Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:3 p.m.  Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	57600
Bulk Mailers	Arlington Heights	Bulk Mailing Volunteer	Be on a call list for bulk mailing projects for a child welfare agency on an occasional basis.Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38283
Bulk Mailers	Arlington Heights	Bulk Mail Helpers	Helpers needed on an occasional basis at various agencies, be on a call list and we check your availability when the need arises. Volunteer must be 14 years & older.	39693
Cancer Societies	Arlington Heights	Assemble Support Kits	Ongoing project of assembling mailers for an agency that provides support to siblings of children with cancer.  Assemble welcome kits, fold tee shirts and bandanas, trophy mailings etc. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6 - 9 p.m. Small groups welcome. Volunteers must be 12 years & older.	266326
Child Care	Arlington Heights	Child Care	Pre-school/Day Care programs are in need of  volunteers to assist children in the classroom with reading, games and all types of activities. The center is open from  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 noon or 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Volunteers must be a High School Graduate.	37734
Child Care	Arlington Heights	Special Needs Child Care / Family Respite	Spend 4-hours weekly providing care and support to a family who has  young children with special needs  (age birth-4) and their siblings,  Training is provided, which includes CPR/First Aid certification, and  individualized training to meet the child 's and family's specific needs.  Volunteers will be matched with a family. Volunteers must be 19 years & over and we request a six month commitment .	37807
Child Care	Arlington Heights	ChildCare for Special Needs Children	Engage in activities with special needs children and their siblings while their parents attend a program/networking group the 1st Friday of the month from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.  Volunteers must be 14 years & older.	253406
Childrens Activities	Arlington Heights	Children's Therapy Program	Assist with infant/children therapy program and/or siblings sitting, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 2:30 p.m, weekdays for Clearbrook in Arlington Heights. Spanish is helpful but not necessary. Volunteer must be 18 years and older.	73624
Citizenship Program	Arlington Heights	Teacher assistants	Teacher assistants for citizenship classes are needed to help students do mock interviews, prepare students for history & government questions, and answer questions verbally on application at interview. Commit once a week for 11 weeks, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 7 - 9:30 pm & Saturday 9 - 11:30 am.  Location is in Arlington Heights.  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	38479
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Clerical	Help with phones, filing, data entry and basic computer.  Must be comfortable making cold calls and interviewing prospective clients for volunteering at not for profit organizations. Flexible weekday schedule. Ages 18 & older.	36871
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Office Support	Office help needed for clerical work, data entry, bulk mailings, filing, and to sort/organize press clippings and photographs for agency serving special needs adults and children. The office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Volunteer must be 16 years and older.	37751
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Office Support	You can make a difference in the lives of others in hospice care without direct patient contact. Help with mailings, filing & word processing, assist with daily phone calls to patients and families and make packets.  Weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Training will be provided.	37856
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Volunteer Office Administrators	Volunteer Office Administrators are needed to assist with calls, walk-in customers, deliveries, assist staff with special events, projects, etc for the local Red Cross office.  Two 4-hour shifts available several times a week.  Ages 18 & over	37904
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Data entry, mailings, filing	Mailings, data entry and general organizational office skills  - is this your calling?  We are an agency that provides services to people of all ages with developmental disabilities.   Volunteers must be 16 years & over.	38284
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Telephone Reception Volunteer	On going telephone/reception position for an organization that serves area seniors. Available times are Monday through Friday, morning or afternoon shifts.  Must have good phone and clerical skills.  Training will be provided.  Volunteers must be 21  years and older.	38285
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Clerical/Office Help	Compassionate and understanding persons for a weekly position for an organization that has a senior clientele.  Flexible, 4 hours per week.  Training provided.  Background check required.  Volunteers must be 25 years & older.	40122
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Outreach Volunteer	Develop list of possible revenue sources in north and northwest Cook County.  Create files, make contacts and gather information on these organizations. Review existing mailing lists to update information. Volunteers age 18 and over.	73747
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Clerical - filing, special projects	Assist community mental health center with your general office skills. Weekdays from 8:30 am - 5 pm, must be able to type, file and have good communication skills & data entry. Will train. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	104007
Computer - Data Entry	Arlington Heights	Help with keeping our data updated	The Volunteer Center (the largest in Illinois) is looking for  hard working volunteers  to help us maintain our database.  This requires good keyboarding skills and familiarity with computers and the web.     Other duties may include answering the phone and helping around the office.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older	98190
Computer - Data Entry	Arlington Heights	Web Development and Upkeep	The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (the largest in Suburban Illinois) is looking for hard working volunteers to help us maintain our Web Site.     This could be a off-site (virtual) volunteer opportunity    This requires familiarity with the Web, HTML, CSS, FTP and  Dreamweaver etc.     A good eye for graphics design helps as well!	99156
Conservation - Nature Centers	Arlington Heights	Conservation	Help the restoration team collect seeds or remove non-native invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. 9 - 4, Weds & Thurs & Sats. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent..	266328
Conservation - Nature Centers	Arlington Heights	Conservation - Environmental	Assist with conservation work on the 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m, except in December.  Workers will prune, clear & thin brush from wooded areas, grounds clean up & planting projects.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	266351
Disaster Relief	Arlington Heights	DISASTER SERVICES/REC (Response & Emergency Communications)	Join in helping victims of local, state or national disasters!  Become a member of our Disaster Action Team (DAT), a Mass Care worker (Shelter Operations/Feeding/Supplies), Communications team member, or Mental Health (Professional Crisis Personnel). Ages 21 & Over	41622
Disaster Relief	Arlington Heights	Disaster Relief	Instructors needed to give community disaster education presentations to a variety of audiences - youth, elderly, community groups.  Instructors may need to travel around the city, but it is not required. Training required.  Ages 18 & over	45026
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Donation Drive	Agency that is a community-based emergency & longer-term care & housing for children, birth - 17 years in need of special drives from their wish list. Baby, safety & health items, storage needs, baby toys, books/video tapes, household items, & clothing.  Groups and Individuals welcome. All ages.	266291
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	School Supply Donation	Area elementary school for children is in need of school supplies and backpacks for needy school children. Backpacks, scissors, erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, red, black & blue pens, book covers, composition books, & compasses. Individuals & groups welcome.  Open to all ages.	266292
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Donate Lunches	Provide lunches for construction workers at work sites on Wednesdays and Saturdays for up to 16 people. Locations will vary. Also lunches needed for volunteers who are working at the Re-Store for 5-6 volunteers in Elgin. Individuals and small groups welcome.  Volunteer must be 18 & over.	266294
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Baby Item  Donation Drive	Counseling center for pregnant women and young mothers are in need of diapers, sizes 1 - 5, new baby bottles, powder Simalac with iron advance, baby shampoo, lotion, wipes, gently used clothes 0 to 6x, $10.00 each gift certificates to Jewel & Dominick's.  Groups welcome. Open to all ages.	266325
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Donation Drive - 3rd World Orphans	Conduct a special drive for organization that provides church homes for orphans & widows in third world countries. Diaper wipes, large beac towels, white bed sheets, gym socks, baby bottles, nipples, underwear, school supplies, coloring books, etc.  Groups welcome. Open to all ages.	266330
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Transitional Home Doantion Drive	Volunteers are needed to do donation drives for items for a transitional housing and safe house program for homeless women and children.  Items that are needed are paper products, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, infant and toddler products (diapers, baby powder, etc) and non-perishable foods.  Also needed are gift cards to purchase items for the various houses and residents.  Gift cards are needed for grocery stores, gas, transportation, car maintenance establishments, drug stores and discount stores. Open to all ages.	266333
Fund-Raising Projects	Arlington Heights	Volunteer for Bingo Night	Bing-O every Wednesday from 5 - 10 p.m., help sell bingo cards or assist in kitchen. Urgent need for bingo callers, training provided on computerized bingo screen. Event to benefit agency serving children & adults with developmental disabilities.  Volunteers must be 16 years & older.	37726
Fund-Raising Projects	Arlington Heights	Casino Night Helpers	Be on the list as a volunteer for casino night. Training will be provided. All volunteers working the games must be registered with the state. Fund raiser benefits children & adults with disabilities. Volunteers must be 21 years & older	45608
Fund-Raising Projects	Arlington Heights	Book Sale - Donations &  Sorting	Donation of books are needed to support an organization that supports children and adults with mental & physical challenges.  The books will be sold at the Brandise Book Sale held in June 2009.  Volunteer are also needed to sort books, weekdays.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	266320
Homeless	Arlington Heights	Donations for Homeless	Remember how much you liked to play store? Help collect non-perishable food items, including household goods.    Plan a clothing and gift certificate drive - items needed are men's and women's underwear, socks, and jeans of all sizes.  Toiletries, tooth brushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, paper products - plates, cups and table cloths, plastic silverware and serving peices and gift certificates to area fast food restaurants or discount stores. Great opportunity for groups, schools, individuals or community groups.  All ages	266312
Hospice - Respite	Arlington Heights	Patient Visit Volunteer	Volunteers dedicated to help make the end of life a time filled with comfort and kindness for patients at home, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes.  Visit patients to provide companionship and support through conversation, leisure activities or by being a supportive presence. You may also provide the opportunity for respite, so the caregiver can take some time away to take care of him or herself.  Volunteers are essential to assist our team of professionals.  Comprehensive, free training and continuing education programs throughout the year.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37857
Hospice - Respite	Arlington Heights	Special Project Volunteer	Complete special projects at our office, or in the comfort of your home/office.  Projects include:  baking cookies, preparing packets or completing craft projects, and more.  Opportunity for companies who want to get employees involved in the community or students who want to work as a group.	38393
Law Enforcement	Arlington Heights	Senior and Law Enforcement Together Council Member	Senior advisory council welcomes new members to join forum meetings. New forum dates and topics to be announced.  Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.  Call for details.  Volunteers age 55 and over.	37763
Library	Arlington Heights	Librarian	A collection 300 books on volunteer management, fundraising, etc  is in need of re-organization. Basic library organization skills would be helpful to re-shelve, index, and catalog all the books. Flexible schedule weekdays Mon - Thurs. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	273341
Literacy Programs	Arlington Heights	Adult Literacy Tutor	Volunteer Read to Learn Tutors:  Work one-to-one with adults  to improve basic reading & writing skills. Various sites & times available. 10 week class sessions, 3 hours each week.  Next training will be held from 8:30 - 3:30 on Sept 5 & 6, must attend one day only.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	37823
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Home Maintenance Team Advisor	Team Advisor to work with teachers, older adult homeowner and student volunteers to provide home maintenance to low-income older adults. Schedule home visits, supervise and instruct students while performing work for homeowners. Need is immediate.  Volunteers must be 21 years and older.	45759
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Maintain Toy Library	Help is needed to maintain a Lekotek toy library once a week or every other week for an agency serving children and adults with special needs. Special toys must be organized, help keep track of inventory, etc. Volunteer must be 18 years and older.	73625
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	HIgh School Physical Education Assistance	Physical Education Department at an area high school needs help with laundering gym uniforms that students borrow, Monday - Friday. Every day approximately 1 load of gym clothes needs to be wash, dried and put way.  Director also needs daily inventory of light gym equipment.  Both tasks should take about 2 1/2 hours to complete each day.  Times are flexible from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.  Volunteers must be 21 years and older.	251722
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Maintenance - Painting HUD Apartment	Group of 6 - 8 to assist with painting a large living room, one bedroom & small hallway for a HUD apartment in Des Plaines. Agency will supply the paint & other  supplies. Small groups welcome. Volunteers must be 16 years & older.	266298
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Maintenance	Help with Spring clean-up for a family with disabilities. Small group or family is needed to do yard clean up. Volunteers need to bring rakes and bags, any day of the week is fine. Call for details.  Individuals and small groups welcomeAge 16 years & older.	266300
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Painting - Maintenance	Residential agency serving the handicapped in need of volunteers to paint the inside or outside of buildings, located in the Libertyville area, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. Groups welcome. Age 16 & over	266301
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Maintenance & Special Projects	An agency which serves adults with development disabilities are in the need for groups of all sizes to help with maintenance, landscaping, painting and a wide variety of other special projects.  Volunteers msut be 18 years & older	266303
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Transitional Apartment Maintenance	On occasion, updating in the transitional apartments is needed for area homeless and low income families  - painting, carpet cleaning and minor repairs, etc. Groups welcome. Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	266306
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Group Home Maintenance	Assist with groundwork - cleaning, planting, etc. Renovating bathrooms, painting, papering, or washing windows inside/outside at group homes for independent clients with special needs. Groups welcome. Age 16 & over.	266308
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Outside Yard Work	Outside yard work on 6 acres of land belonging to an organization that supports special needs clients. Landscaping, planting, weeding, trees & brush trimming, painting or cleaning - weekdays/ Saturdays. Group of 5 to 50 welcome. Age 16 & older.	266310
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Outside Clean-up	Assist area-counseling center with cleaning projects. Cut & trim all bushes, and cleaning up paper and debris.  Volunteer must be age 18 & older.	266321
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Window Washing	Let the sun shine through! Wash windows inside and out for a Women's Counseling Center, any time during the week including Monday & Thursday evenings until 7pm or on Saturday. Groups welcome. Volunteer must be 15 year & older.	266323
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Shelter Maintenance	Transitional shelter for homeless women and their children in need of spring cleaning in their homes/apartments. Washing walls, children's playroom,  yard work, organizing the garage & pantry, coordinating a collection drive or planting flower bulbs. Groups welcome.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	266338
Maintenance	Arlington Heights	Maintenance for Special Needs Cleints Group Homes	Help with window washing, painting buildings and yard clean-up by raking & bagging leaves for residential community for persons with disabilities. Any day between 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. except for Sunday. Can accommodate groups up to 50. Bring your owns gloves & rakes. Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	266350
Meals on Wheels Programs	Arlington Heights	Meals on Wheels Programs	Arlington Heights drivers needed during the noon hours to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins and the disabled. Weekdays for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Substitute drivers also needed to cover a daily drivers route when regular drivers are on vacation or ill. Volunteers must be 18 yrs  & older.	40126
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	Teacher assistants	Teacher's Assistants in skills & activity groups, lunch, field trips, woodworking skills, chimes/music, physical therapy, lifeguard/swim therapy. Help feed or assist adults with multiple disabilities during the lunch hour, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	37767
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	Volunteer Buddy	Be a buddy to an adult with disabilities, evenings and\or weekends. Knowledge of sign language helpful for hearing impaired clients...or learn as you go!  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	37819
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	Lane Buddy at Bowling League for Adults with Disabilities	"Spare" a little time & "strike" up some fun at a bowling league from Sept. 2007 - March, 2008 (Dates TBA) - Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Two Saturdays a month or when your schedule allows.  Be a Lane Buddy to bowlers with disabilities and have fun socializing.   Minimum 14 years of age	38173
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	Recreational aide	This volunteer would help our staff member oversee our drop-in center where clients can come to gather with friends to socialize, watch movies, play games, etc. Volunteer must be 18 year & older.	104018
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	Recreational aide	This volunteer would help our staff members facilitate a cooking and shopping group.  Our clients are learning how to live independently and need guidance to help them with new skills. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	104019
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	Social aide	We are looking for volunteers to help our staff members facilitate a social group on Friday nights from 4:30-7:30.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	104022
Mentally and-or Physically Challenged	Arlington Heights	TOWN CAPTAIN Needed In ARLINGTON HEIGHTS-SMILES “I CAN” 2008 Collection Campaign	Little City Foundation has been putting Smiles on the faces of developmentally and intellectually challenged individuals since 1959!  Our collection campaign is on September 12th  and 13th this year. We are searching now for the perfect organizers in your town to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for street corners and local grocery store chains for this two day fun event.  This is fun as a work group or family/friends project! Have a great time while you are helping Little City Foundation participants say “I CAN” much more often!! Just think what great experience you will get from organizing an entire segment of this huge event! Age 18 & older.	259673
Nursing Homes	Arlington Heights	Nursing Home Helper and/or Friendly Visitor	Help residents of area nursing home with activities or occasional personal tasks such as manicures, letter writing, assisting in the reception area, sorting mail, resident escort or as friendly visitor to an individual or a floor. Volunteer must be 14 years and older.	37771
Nursing Homes	Arlington Heights	Activities Associate	Local Nursing home seeking an activities associate who is available one-half or one day per week between the hours of 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Help the staff plan activities and outings for the senior residents, this is a fun opportunity! Volunteers must be 16 years and older.	37774
Nursing Homes	Arlington Heights	Nursing Home - Wheelchair Transporters	Transport residents in wheelchairs to and from activities within a nursing home. Must be able to push a wheelchair, be personable and find your way around a large building. Flexible times Sunday - Friday 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Volunteers must be 16 years & older.	258517
One Time Events	Arlington Heights	Casino Night for Abused Children	Be on the list as a volunteer for Casino Night. Training will be provided. All volunteers working the games must be registered with the state. Fund raiser benefits children & adolescents who are abused, neglected or dependent.  Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	38340
One Time Events	Arlington Heights	Casino Night	Clearbrook Guardians Casino Nights to be held from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., in Palatine on Saturday,  9/13/08 to benefit clients with developmental disabilities.  Volunteers are needed to deal Blackjack / Poker, work games tables, bartend, serve food & drinks and sell raffle tickets.  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	97509
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Read to an elementary school student and have them read to you.  Watch as they grow in their reading vocabulary when you work with these young children. Assignments for the school year.	50118
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Put a smile on a face of a child when you work with him/her to learn to read.  When a child discovers they can read words, it will brighten their day and yours.  Assignment for the school year.	73535
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Tutor	Read to an elementary school student and have them read to you.  Watch as they grow in their reading vocabulary when you work with these young children.  Volunteers 55 and older.	73551
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Put a smile on a face of a child when you work with him/her to learn to read.  When a child discovers they can read words, it will brighten their day and yours.  Volunteer age 55 and older.	73555
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Be an intergenerational volunteer in your local schools.  We need volunteers to make sure that the younger generation can read before they enter the next grade.  Volunteers 55 and older.	73559
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Listen as children read and practice their reading skills.  We ask for a minimum of one hour a week volunteer time, to help a child learn to read.  Volunteers 55 and older	73561
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Be an intergenerational volunteer in your local schools.  We need volunteers to make sure that the younger generation can read before they enter the next grade.  Volunteers 55 and older.	73757
Schools - Mentors	Arlington Heights	Reading Partner	Put a smile on the face of a child when you work with him/her to learn to read.  When a child discovers they can read words, it will brighten their day and yours.  Volunteers 55 and over.	73760
Senior Centers	Arlington Heights	Wood Shop Supervisor	Qualified wood shop volunteer needed to supervise Monday 8:30 - Noon at our state-of-the-art wood shop facility. Must have knowledge of equipment and ability to deal well with the public, training will be available. Volunteer must be 21 years & older	37717
Senior Centers	Arlington Heights	Crafters	Looking for crafters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday mornings. Bring in your own ideas or find new craft idea.  Volunteers must be 55 years & older.	37898
Senior Centers	Arlington Heights	Share Your Joy of Exercising	Are you a highly energetic individual with experience &/or education in exercise & fitness and able to run an exercise class 1 day a week with 10 - 12 adults with developmental disabilities? 10 a.m. - 12 noon, Wednesdays or Fridays.  Volunteers must be 21 years &  older.	38406
Senior Centers	Arlington Heights	Cafe Assistant	Cafe Assistant needed to make and serve coffee, maintain coffeepots, restock refrigerator and provide a friendly atmosphere for a Senior Center on Wednesday's 11:30am-2pm	52860
Senior Centers	Arlington Heights	Senior Food Preparation - Home Delivery Program	Help package home delivered meals for area shut in seniors at area senior center. Clean service area and prepare food, portion breads, salads, desserts and wrap silverware. Help one or more weekdays mornings from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	265415
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Advocate volunteers	Senior services agency is seeking advocate volunteers who will work with older adults to insure that they are receiving public and private benefits that they are entitled to but not taking advantage of. Flexible hours, support & training provided.  Volunteers must be 21 years & older.	37707
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Receptionist	Reception volunteer needed for one day a week for 4 hour shift.from either 8:30-12:30 or 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. for social services agency. Telephone & computer mouse skills are desired.   Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	37842
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Money Management  Volunteer	Assist clients with money management support. Volunteers needs to be patient and sensitive . Have the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and able to donate 3 - 5 hours a month. Must provide own transportation to visit clients.  Volunteers must be 21 years & older.	41642
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Senior Driving Assistance	Looking for friendly,  patient volunteers to drive area seniors to doctor and dental appt's.  Must have excellent driving skills,  great for the stay at home moms or dads,  retirees and part-time workers.  Drivers need esp. in Schaumburg and Des Plaines.  21 & Over	72991
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Client Contact Volunteers	Russian speaking person needed to make follow up quarterly calls plus a brief documentation of the call to clients who are being serviced by a senior services agency. Calls to be made quarterly. The office is open Monday - Friday, 9 - 4 p.m. Volunteer must be 21 years and older	73852
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Tax Aide Couselor	AARP Tax aide - Provide tax counseling and tax form preparation assistance to low income seniors (age 60 & older) according to the guidelines established between the IRS & AARP Foundation. Program runs Feb 1 - April 15. Training provided.  Volunteer must be 21 & older.	264648
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Senior Health insurance Counselor	Senior Health Insurance Volunteer counselor needed to objectively counsel people on Medicare who have problems and questions with Medicare, Medicare supplement and other health plans, drug coverage and long-term care insurance.  Training provided. Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	264649
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Senior Housing Maintenance	Chores for Seniors! Assist with yard work, painting, carpet cleaning & small repairs, such as, safety bars on bathroom walls or stairs, replace or repair light fixtures, simple plumbing jobs.  Individuals and groups welcome.  Volunteers must be age 21 & over.	266299
Senior Citizens Assistance	Arlington Heights	Nursing Home Maintenance	Assist with cleaning of vans, security & residents automobiles. Help with grounds work such as  raking, planting, etc for area nursing home. Great opportunity for a  small or large group. Volunteer must be 14 years & older.	266355
Shelters for Women and Children	Arlington Heights	Rape Crisis Advocate	Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (CASA) is a non-profit agency dedicated to serving sexual assault/sexual abuse survivors and their families throughout north and northwest Cook County.      VOLUNTEER ROLES:  Advocacy    Medical advocacy is available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at hospital emergency rooms and police departments.  Staff and trained volunteers respond in person to offer emotional support and provide information.    Crisis Intervention     Phone response is available to callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Hotline services include telephone crisis counseling and information/referrals.  The phones are answered by staff and trained volunteers.  All volunteers must be 18 years & older.	75176
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	First Aid/CPR/AED instructor	Touch a life forever, become a Volunteer First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. Help the Red Cross make communities' healthier,and a safer places to live.   Daytime, evening and weekend opportunities. Training required. Volunteers must be 21 and over.	37843
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Grant Writer	Put your talent to work! We are looking for volunteers who have experience in grant writing for a social service agency. Arrangements can be made to work from home. Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	39694
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Speakers Bureau	Seeking people to do the asking?  If asked most people will volunteer.  Become a team member to promote volunteerism throughout the NW suburbs for The Volunteer Center. Speak to small groups about volunteering. Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	39696
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Disaster Professionals	Do you have 3 weeks to go on a national assignment?  Licensed clinical social workers, clinical professionals or social workers must be available for assignments with 48 hours or less notice. Extensive training required. Ages 21 years & over	45046
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Female Bi-Lingual Volunteer	Female bi-lingual volunteer needed to assist English instructor for pilot program for a Women's One Stop Center.  Assist with programs such as literacy, employment skills, & support group. Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., in Arlington Heights.  Volunteers must be 18 years and older.	45825
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Assist in Music Therapy Class	Volunteers needed to assist at Music Therapy class for seniors with disabilities.  Class will be held on a flexible schedule,  once a month or every other month. Volunteers must be 18 years and over.	72975
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Assistant to the Executive Director	Do you want to use your life skills to help our busy Executive Director?         We are looking for a all-in-one person to help out on daily tasks,  keeping schedules and much more.      We are one of the largest Volunteer Centers in the Midwest and constantly growing.    You should be a self-starter,  be able to work unsupervised and have a great work ethic.    Hours and days are flexible,  but a long term commitment will be required.	92969
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Art Therapist	Glenkirk - Arlington Heights is looking for an energetic person to provide art therapy classes to small groups of individuals with developmental disabilities at 2501 N. Chestnut Ave.,  Arlington Heights, IL.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	253617
Special Skills Volunteer	Arlington Heights	Lunch Companion	Give the gift of your company and enjoy lunch in conversation with individuals recovering from mental illness. Flexible weekdays during the noontime hour. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	254177
Thrift Shops - Gift Shops - Resale Shops	Arlington Heights	Thrift Store Assistant	Sort, price & display merchandise in Arlington Heights thrift store; assist customers 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday & Friday; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday & Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Volunteers must be 14 years & older.	37789
Thrift Shops - Gift Shops - Resale Shops	Arlington Heights	Store Cashier	Urgent need for store cashier in a nursing home's General Store. (3) Hour shifts between 11-5 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday available.  Volunteer must be comfortable handling money, work without direct supervision, & patient dealing with the elderly.    Volunteer must be 15 years & older.	38115
Thrift Shops - Gift Shops - Resale Shops	Arlington Heights	Thrft Shop Clean-Up	Agency offering counseling & crisis intervention for adults & children, in-home services for seniors in need of team to join the thrift shop manager after-hours to  clean up & organize, solicit garage sale leftovers or put on a party for elderly. Small groups welcome. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	266316
Transportation Services	Arlington Heights	Deliver Toys	Serve child care providers by delivering toys to family child care providers homes and demonstrating activities for the children.  Deliveries in DesPlaines and Glenview, no delivery in the summer months.  Two hours a month using your own car. Volunteers age 55 and over.