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| OPPORTUNITY | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT |
| Preview Expo Booth Staff | Help us staff a talbe at Summer Preview to welcome new Redbirds to campus during the Preview Summer Orientation Expo--a one stop shop for incoming freshman to learn more about ISU. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours Start Date: 06/02/2008 End Date: 07/31/2008 Skills Needed: Outgoing personality and a willingness to share your Redbird spirit and pride! Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Shanay Huerta Illinois State University-Alumni Association 438-2586 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Community Booth Exhibit Staff | Help us promote Homecoming and other special alumni events by working on the exhibit team. You will staff promotional booths at local community fairs and special events throughtout the summer. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Outgoing personality and willingness to share your Redbird pride and spirit! Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Nadine Treadway Illinois State University-Alumni Association 438-3294 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Recycling Volunteer | We are looking for a volunteer dedicated to recycling to help make our organization more "green" by coming in twice a week to
empty bottle & can recyle bins & take bottles & cans to recycling center. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Restrictions: - Must be able to lift bags of bottles ad cans - Must have valid driver's license |
Diana Myers Chestnut Health Systems (309) 827 - 6026 x3377 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| New Graduate Meet & Greet | Be the first to congratulate new Illinois State University alumni and provide them with their keepsake University keychain and other information about the Alumni Association. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Energetic and outgoing personality who enjoys talking with and meeting new people Restrictions: Must be an alum of Illinois State University Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Shanay Huerta Illinois State University-Alumni Association (309) 438-2586 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| office clerk | We have various needs as we help lawful residents complete the citizenship applications: xeroxing, compiling study packets, database entry in Excel, sending letters. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Spanish helpful but not necessary. Computer skills,(Excel, Word, Google) helpful. Filing, xeroxing. Restrictions: complete confidentiality of client names and personal information Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Christine Howe The Immigration Project @ Western Avenue 1-800/298-3235 ext 105 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Jr. Volunteer Summer Program | OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is now accepting applications for its summer junior volunteer program.A mandatory training is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on June 3. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours Start Date: 06/03/2008 End Date: 08/11/2008 Skills Needed: Customer service, dedicated attitude, and a will to volunteer. Restrictions: Interested teens must be between the ages of 14-17 and be able to serve at least four hours a week. |
Jennifer Sedbrook OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309-665-4728 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Computer Camp | Computer Camp is an activity for youth 6 to 12 years old who are fascinated by the computer. students are invited to camp to try out the latest software, go on field trips, try their hand at crafts. Minimum Time Commitment: 8 hours Start Date: 08/04/2008 End Date: 08/06/2008 Restrictions: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and pass a background check. |
Neal Young United Cerebral Palsy-Land of Lincoln (217) 525-6522 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Recreational Day-Camp | Boundless Bunch meets at the UCP center for students 6-21 years old who have any type of disability. Camp runs Monday thru Friday for nine weeks. A camper can sign up for just one week or all summer. Minimum Time Commitment: 8 hours Start Date: 06/16/2008 End Date: 08/01/2008 Restrictions: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and pass a background check |
Neal Young United Cerebral Palsy-Land of Lincoln (217) 525-6522 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| After School Program | Youth Connection is an after school program for high school adolescents. The goal of the program is to work with students with disabilities on social, personal, and employment/vocational skills. Minimum Time Commitment: 3 hours Start Date: 04/06/2009 End Date: 06/05/2009 Restrictions: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and pass a background check. |
Neal Young United Cerebral Palsy (217) 525-6522 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Thrift Shop | 1. greet and help with cashier and bag items.
2. sort donations
3. floor monitor Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent communication and social skills. Restrictions: background check Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Host/ess in Surgical Waiting lounge | Hostess between 4:00-6:00 p.m. Mon-Friday. Keep visitors informed of surgery status, direct doctors to the correct families. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent communication skills Restrictions: tb and background checks Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Patient Accounts | RN or LPN to check charges Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Prefer RN or LPN, Excellent communication skills, detail orientated Restrictions: background checks Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Offer soothing music to patients | Visit patients in their rooms and provide those interested soothing, soft music. Instruments must be mobile and soft, i.e.violin, guitar, oboe, electronic auto harp. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent communication skills. Ability to play the instrument well. Restrictions: tb test & background checks required Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| deliver mail to all areas | pick up, sort, and deliver mail to all areas of the hospital. Minimum Time Commitment: 3 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent organizational skills Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Greeter, offer directions in HR/POB entrance | Greet visitors, wayfinding station, assist others applying for employment on line. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: training to help others apply on line Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Behavioral Health music/art therapy | play soft music 4-5:00pm Mon-Fri Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: play piano or other soothing/soft instrument Restrictions: tb test Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Atrium Cafe & Bakery | Greet customers, cashier, wipe down tables, take meal orders to customers Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Restrictions: Will be trained on the cash register. Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Adult Day Services | 1. Bus driver for clients.
2. Ceramics 1-2 hours/mth & crafts
3. Computer-newsletter, activity, menu
4. Activities with clients, help with meals Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent communication skills. Basic Excel, Word Restrictions: Background check required. Driver's licens required for the driver position Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare (309) 268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| CASA Volunteer | The Court Appointed Special Advocates serves on a volunteer basis as an independent advocate for the child's best interest and monitors the case until permanency is achieved. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Adequate oral and written communication skills. Restrictions: 25 years of age or older. Background check reqired. Successful completion of CASA training. |
Tanisha Anderson McLean/Livingston County CASA program (309) 888-5952 MAP | E-MAIL |
| Classroom Consultant | Volunteers embody the heart of Junior Achievement. Taking a message of opportunity and economic understanding to a classroom in your community, no matter what your profession, is JA in action. Minimum Time Commitment: 6 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: The desire to work with young people in the classroom. Restrictions: Must be 18 or older. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jill Enchelmayer Junior Achievement of Central Illinois 309-830-9403 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| various volunteer opportunities | Volunteers are needed for many duties including; ticket sales, shuttle drivers, chalet workers, site set up and take down, security, planning and organization as well as other assignments Minimum Time Commitment: 10 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Volunteers must like working with people and willing to make the Prairie Air Show a success. Restrictions: Prefer volunteers to be high school age and older. |
Betty Poshard Prairie Air Show, Inc. (309) 661-6546 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Medical Records Assistant | ·Filing
·Putting paperwork in files
·Making packets
·Copying
·Creating client files Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Ability to stand, detail-oriented, personable,works well with others, and good communication skills Restrictions: ·Must be 18 years of age ·Must complete full background check, including DCFS |
Diana Myers Chestnut Health Systems (309) 827 - 6026 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| fitness/aerobics | instruct/lead fitness classes for seniors at Evergreen Village Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: enjoys working with the senior population Restrictions: TB skin test req. Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Activity aid | assist with a varity of different activities held for our senior population at evergreen village Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: caring, enjoys working with seniors Restrictions: tb skin test required Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Musician/singer/entertainer | come and perform for our senior population! Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: instramental, vocal, dramatical, or other form of entertainment Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| fitness/aerobics | teach/instruct different fitness classes/aerobics for seniors ages 65+ on-site at Evergreen Village
Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: knowledge and ability to conduct group fitness sessions Restrictions: TB skin test required, Background check required Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Musician/singer/entertainer | Sing to, play for, or entertain our senior population at Evergreen Village Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: musically skilled at some level. Restrictions: none Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Story teller/Book reader | read books or tell stories to our senior population. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: reading and a passion for the senior population Restrictions: none Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Activity aid | Assist with and participate in activities with our senior population at Evergreen Village in Normal, IL. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Positive attitude and cheerful nature. Must love the senior population! Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Janette Krieg Evergreen Village (309) 452-7300 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Patient Companion | Trained volunteers will provide companionship to patients determined to be at risk of falling or who need special assistance. Volunteers will be used on an on-call basis. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Positive communication skills required. Restrictions: Must attend training on November 15th 5:00 - 7:00PM Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jennifer Sedbrook OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309-665-4728 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Tutor | Tutor needed (math needed most) for 12 year old girl with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Needed for one hour (after 4 P.M.), 2-4 afternoons per week. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good organizational skills to assist child in bettering her school-related organizational skills. Restrictions: Must pass DCFS background check. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Stacy Sikorski The Baby Fold (309) 454-1770 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Driver | Assist day-to-day operations of the clinic by transporting lab samples from clinic to local laboratories. Duties include: interacting with staff, driving samples, and moving light objects. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Ability to operate a vehicle safely. Restrictions: Must have driver's license. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Marcia Cooper OSF Community Prenatal Clinic (309) 661-6287 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Office Assistant | Work closely with clinical staff to support routine office activities. Duties include: filing, documentation storage, office upkeep, making and receiving phone calls, scheduling, and typing. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Ability to sit 75% of the time, have sufficient visual acuity and be able to lift at least 10lbs. Restrictions: No restrictions. Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Marcia Cooper OSF Community Prenatal Clinic (309) 661-6287 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Labor Coach | Support expectant women throughout the labor and delivery process by providing emotional and advisory support. Educate mothers regarding labor and delivery and offer personalized comfort and care. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Be able to speak, hear, and understand verbal and written communication. Restrictions: Driver's license required. Be able to walk moderate distances. Must have a flexible schedule. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Marcia Cooper OSF Community Prenatal Clinic (309) 661-6287 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Kids on the Block Puppet Troupe | We're looking for volunteers to train for a new Kids on the Block puppet troupe. This program educates children about people w/disabilities. Visit their site for more info on program: www.kotb.com. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Enthusiastic, like to work with children, able to memorize scripts, able to manipulate puppets, and able to carry materials. Hours will vary greatly depending on requests for presentations. Practices to be set by troupe members. Presentations should last approximately 2 hours. Restrictions: All volunteers must be 14+ and complete a volunteer application. Drivers must have valid license and insurance. |
Marianne Cavanaugh-Wozniak LIFE Center for Independent Living (309)663-5433 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Multiple Volunteer Opportunities Available | Chestnut is excited to announce the launching of our volunteer program, with opportunities in the following areas: Chemical Dependancy Treatment, Marketing & Communications, Special Events, Clerical Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good communication & listening skills Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Diana Myers Chestnut Health Systems (309) 827-6026 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Book Sorter/Help with Sales | Attention Book Lovers! Help get ready for our Used Book Sales by sorting books by categories. Help is also needed at the Book Sales to help customers. Next Book Sale is in October. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Love of reading! Ability to stand, walk and carry some books for 2 hours. Able to help others! Restrictions: Must be 18 or older. Must be physically able to carry some books, bend and walk. |
Jennifer Sedbrook Friends of Bloomington Library (309) 828-2815 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Tutor | Tutor needed for 11 year old girl with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Needed for one hour (after 4 P.M.), 2-4 afternoons per week. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good organizational skills to assist child in bettering her school-related organizational skills. Restrictions: Must be 18 or older. Background check required. Preferred Volunteers: College Students |
Kathryn Donmyer The Baby Fold (309) 557-1010 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| childcare | We need helpers to watch children, infants to preschoolers, while mothers have a morning together. We meet bi-monthly, 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (Sept-May), 9:15am-11:15am. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Love children. Restrictions: Background check. |
Jana Benjey MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers 703-887-0609 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Museum tour guide | With the help of an informational packet, show video on aviation, lead groups of students/adults on tours of Museum collections andCollege the static display of aircraft in the airpark. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good communication skills Restrictions: Should be college age through senior citizen/ each tour is approx 45 minutes to 1 hour |
Cathy Bissoondial Prairie Aviation Museum 309-452-6290 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Museum tour guide | With the help of an informational packet, show video on aviation, lead groups of students/adults on tours of Museum collections, and view the static display of aircraft in the airpark. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good communication skills, desire to share information with others |
Cathy Bissoondial Prairie Aviation Museum 309-452-6290 MAP | E-MAIL |
| Classroom Volunteers | We serve poverty level children (3 to 5)and their families. We need volunteers to work directly with the children in the classroom. This includes reading books, playing, and positive interaction. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Must have a love for children and the desire to make a difference. Restrictions: Must be 18 or older. DCFS and background check, along with Physical required. |
Lisa Solis Heartland Head Start 309-662-4880 ext. 20 MAP | E-MAIL |
| Office Clerical Volunteer | Dependable office volunteer needed for basic data entry and clerical office work in support of Habitat families. Must be able to work a regular schedule. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Basic knowledge such as phones, fax, and copy machines. Must have a willingness to learn. Restrictions: Must be 18 or older and able to keep a regular weekly schedule. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Kristen Sand Habitat for Humanity of McLean County (309) 827-3931 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Usher | The BCPA is in need of energetic volunteers to serve as ushers for its 2007-08 season. Support your community by being part of this exciting experience and get to see performances while you work! Minimum Time Commitment: 4 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Customer service skills and the ability to direct patrons. Restrictions: Volunteers will be asked to submit an application and attend an annual training session. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Stacey Downey Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA) 309-434-2768 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Help patients by giving them a shampoo! | Help bed-ridden patients by giving them a shampoo and smile! Flexible hours; usually shifts are 2 hours long. Patients include the elderly and expectant moms! Must be able to serve twice a month. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Must be kind and gentle, able to bend, walk and push a cart. Must be able to serve twice a month. Restrictions: Must be 16 years or older. Background check and basic training in hospital safety required. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jennifer Sedbrook OSF St. Joseph Medical Center (309) 665-4728 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Various opportunities throughout the community. | We meet once a month to organize opportunities in various areas- Arts, Health, Education, Conservation, Fundraising, Veteran's Affairs, International, etc. Many opportunities to volunteer! Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good communication, commitment to one meeting per month Aug to May- we are a fun group! Restrictions: 18 or older please, women in McLean county, all backgrounds welcome! Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jennie Durchholz Bloomington Normal Junior Woman's Club 217-520-2060 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Various opportunities throughout the community. | We meet once a month to organize opportunities in various areas- Arts, Health, Education, Conservation, Fundraising, Veteran's Affairs, International, etc. Many opportunities to volunteer! Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good communication, commitment to one meeting per month Aug to May- we are a fun group! Restrictions: 18 or older please, women in McLean county, all backgrounds welcome! Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jennie Durchholz Bloomington Normal Junior Woman's Club 217-520-2060 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Driver | Volunteers needed to assist day-to-day operations by transporting lab samples from the clinic to local laboratories. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Duties may include interacting with clinic and laboratory staff; driving samples and test results across town; moving light objects to and from a vehicle; general transportation duties Restrictions: Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, good driving record Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Marcia Cooper OSF Community Prenatal Clinic (309) 661-6287 MAP |
| Labor Coach | Volunteers needed to support expectant women throughout the labor and delivery process. Duties may include frequent interaction with expectant women and medical providers; providing phone and in-person contact with expectant women; offering coaching, training, comfort, and other forms of emotional and physical support to others
Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Be able to operate a vehicle safely; be able to walk moderate distances and navigate within hospital environments; be able to speak, hear and understand verbal and written communication Restrictions: Flexible schedule required to meet expectant mother needs anytime throughout labor and delivery process. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Marcia Cooper OSF Community Prenatal Clinic (309) 661-6287 MAP |
| Office Assistant | Clinic is open Tuesday & Thursday 1-5 p.m. Volunteers needed to assist with office work, including filing, documentation storage, office upkeep, making & receiving phone calls, scheduling, typing, general clerical duties. Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Strong need for bi-lingual Spanish speaking volunteers and volunteers with medical backgrounds. Restrictions: Must be able to sit at least 75% of the time, have visual acuity sufficient to read normal size text and hand-writing, be able to lift maximum of 10 pounds. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Marcia Cooper OSF Community Prenatal Clinic 309-661-6287 MAP |
| Homebound/Deposit Delivery | Deliver bags of books to homebound patrons and tubs of books to deposit sites. Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Must us own vehicle. Restrictions: For the deposit sites must be able to lift 40lbs. Preferred Volunteers: Seniors 55+ RSVP: an Invitation to Serve! Seniors, click here to learn more. |
Rodney Embrey Bloomington Public Library 309-828-6091 ext. 259 MAP | E-MAIL |
| Office assistant | Assist in matching volunteers to care receivers for transportation appts.,friendly visitors, and shopping help. Also general data entry and answering the phone. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Some knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office 2000. Enjoy working with the elderly. Restrictions: Must be over 18 yrs. old and available during weekdays. Training provided. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Bobbi Hynes Faith In Action of Bloomington-Normal (309) 827-7780 MAP | E-MAIL |
| Volunteer friend for persons 55+ | Assist elderly in shopping,go for friendly visits,make friendly phone calls, or provide transportation to medical/non-medical appointments in Bloomington-Normal. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: A willingness to befriend a senior citizen and a desire to help seniors remain independent. Restrictions: Must have valid drivers license to transport and be over 18 yrs. old unless accompanied by a n adult Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Bobbi Hynes Faith In Action of Bloomington-Normal (309) 827-7780 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Bingo Caller | Looking for a 'loud mouth' Bingo caller at Assisted Living.
*We play from 2-3p on Thursday and Saturday.
*Can call one or both days.
*This is an opportunity for one up to a few people. Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Love bingo and senior citizens. Must speak loudly. |
Heather Mulder Westminster Village (309)663-6474 x237 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Coordinator, Surgical Family Lounge | Serve as a friendly communicaiton link between medical staff and the families waiting while a family member has surgery. Keep track of whereabouts of family members and comfort family members. Minimum Time Commitment: 8 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good communicaiton skills, detail oriented. Dependability a must. Serve 8 hours per month. Restrictions: Must be able to sit. 4-hour shifts during daytime hours. Must be able to read and take notes. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jennifer Sedbrook OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309 665-4728 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Gift Shop Volunteer | Serve visitors in beautiful retail store. Use chashier to ring up sales (easy!) and do some stocking and item placement.Smile! Weekday and weekend shifts available. Minimum Time Commitment: 3 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Friendly, dependable, with good customer service skills. Must serve at least 6 hours per month. Restrictions: Must be able to see in order to use cash register and ring up sales. Can stand or sit. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Jennifer Sedbrook OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 309 665-4728 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Child Care Center Volunteer | Center is open M-F 6:30a-5:30p. Volunteers needed to assist wtih daily routine/activities in classrooms such as playing, feeding, art, stories, songs, play with children ages 0-5. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Great with children. Restrictions: Must be 21 years old for college credit. Background check/physical are required. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Michele Carroll The Children's Foundation (309) 834-5278 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Crisis Nursery Volunteer | Nursery is open 24/7. Volunteers needed to assist staff with daily routine/activities with children ages birth to 6. Assist with playing, feeding, dressing and bathing the children. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Great with children. Restrictions: Must be 21 years old or for college credit. Background check, physical required. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Michele Carroll The Children's Foundation (309) 834-5278 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Event Staff | We need help at our home hockey games. Responsibilities vary from selling mechandise, taking tickets, ushering, minor officials and security. Become a part of this winning organization. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Acting as an ambassador for the IceBirds, good "people skills" are a must. Restrictions: ISU Students preferred, but all interested adults needed. Preferred Volunteers: College Students |
Mandi Ferleyko ISU IceBirds Hockey Team 309.472.0951 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Program Assistant | Provide hands on support and interaction in program areas as deemed necessary by staff. Provide leadership, supervision and skills to youth ages 5-18 years of age. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Caring, nurtutirng demaner, ability to be patient with youth. Desire to work with youth. Restrictions: Must complte application and all criminal and state background checks. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Laura Duvendack Boys & Girls Club of B-N 309-829-3034 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| After School Tutor | As an after school tutor you would be helping youth participants with their daily homework but not ensuring its completion but organization and time management Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Good math, communication, writing and grammar skills and a passion to help youth to learn. Preferred Volunteers: All Ages |
Kathy Johnson UNITY Community Center 309-862-4041 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Hospice Volunteer | OSF Hospice volunteers sit with the patients, read to them, visit and may pray with them. They provide respite for the families and may run errands, as needed. Volunteers are a core component of OSF. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Volunteers must be caring and compassionate; willing to help whenever/wherever the need arises. Restrictions: Background check required. Must have valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Diane Cosentino OSF Hospice (309)662-3709 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| International Exchange Coordinator | Mentor international high school exchange students, help to find loving host families, and work with local high schools. Coorindators are eligible for exciting travel opportunities and are trained. Minimum Time Commitment: 0 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Enjoy working with teenagers. Have good community ties and a desire to share your America. Restrictions: Must be 25 or older and eligible to work in the United States. Preferred Volunteers: Adults 18+ |
Darcy Babcock EF Foundation for Foreign Study (888) 447-4273 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Histology Vol | answer phones, fax, filing, assist with inventory Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: organized, accurate filing, excellent communication Restrictions: 18 years or older preferred. criminal background checks |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare 309-268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Atrium Boutique | Assist customers, greet, use cash register, phone orders, stock shelves, check in merchandise, gift wrap, balloons Minimum Time Commitment: 4 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent Communication and customer service, will be trained on cash register Restrictions: Must be 18 or older. Background check. |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare 309-268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Adult Day Services Volunteer | Crafts & activities,
PRN bus driver,
some data entry,
musical talent,
ceramic program,
general assisting the staff where needed Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent communication, PRN license for bus driving, compassionate, creative Restrictions: Must be over 13 years of age, criminal background check, TB test, PRN license (1 vol) |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare 309-268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Assist at nursing stations | answer phone
answer patient call lights
reminder calls to patients
clerical Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Excellent Communication skills,organized, professional, basic computer knowledge, accurate at filing Restrictions: Prefer nursing or pre-med majors. Must be 18 or older. Background check required. TB test require |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare 309-452-0520 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Clerical Support | Answer phones, filing, photocopying, special projects:
Clinical Ed
Digestive Disease Consultants, Health Info Mgt.,Home Health,Histology,
QRM,Radiology
Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Must be accurate with filing, organized, good communication,proper telephone etiquette Restrictions: Preferred 18 or older. Background Check required for all adult volunteers. |
Sue Seibring BroMenn Healthcare 309-268-5397 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Program Director at Normal Schools | Attending monthly board meetings; meeting with prospective students and families; meeting with teachers and administration, and coordinating outreach and education efforts at the schools. Minimum Time Commitment: 5 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Bilingual (English/Spanish) |
Alex Cardona P.A.L.S. Professionals Assisting Latino Students 309-824-2105 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Office Aide | Assists the program coordinator in typing correspondence and forms, maintaining files and records of clients and volunteers.This is to assist the coordinator in making the program run smoothly. Minimum Time Commitment: 8 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Knowledge of budgeting and daily money management and patience. Preferred Volunteers: Seniors 55+ RSVP: an Invitation to Serve! Seniors, click here to learn more. |
Kathie Kerns PATH, Inc. 309/827-4006 ext. 206 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Bill Payer/Rep. Payee Monitor | Compares monthly reports with client’s bank statements and cancelled checks to make sure bills are being paid correctly.This position oversees and safeguards the client’s financial situation. Minimum Time Commitment: 10 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Knowledge of budgeting and daily money management, patience, willingness to provide own transportation Restrictions: Must meet with client at least one per month on a scheduled basis and at mutually convenient times. Preferred Volunteers: Seniors 55+ RSVP: an Invitation to Serve! Seniors, click here to learn more. |
Kathie Kerns PATH, Inc. 309/827-4005 ext. 206 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Representative Payee | Providing on-going direct service to elderly in their homes who have been designated by a federal agency incapable of handling their finances.The volunteer maintains control over the client’s benefits Minimum Time Commitment: 8 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Knowledge of budgeting and daily money management, patience, willingness to provide own transportation Restrictions: Must meet with client at least one per month on a scheduled basis and at mutually convenient times. Preferred Volunteers: Seniors 55+ RSVP: an Invitation to Serve! Seniors, click here to learn more. |
Kathie Kerns PATH, Inc. 309/827-4005 ext. 206 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |
| Volunteer Bill Payer | Providing on-going direct service to elderly in their homes,assisting in preparation of checks,etc.The purpose of this activity is to enable the client to remain independent with minimum intervention. Minimum Time Commitment: 8 hours This opportunity is on-going throughout the year. Skills Needed: Knowledge of budgeting and daily money management,patience,willingness to provide own transportation Restrictions: Must meet with client at least one per month on a scheduled basis and at mutually convenient times. Preferred Volunteers: Seniors 55+ RSVP: an Invitation to Serve! Seniors, click here to learn more. |
Kathie Kerns PATH, Inc. 309/827-4005 ext.206 MAP | E-MAIL | WEB |