Volunteering in Lincoln Park

Want to do something meaningful for yourself and the community? Many charity organizations in Lincoln Park are always looking for people to volunteer their time to perform much needed services, such as office work and other professional services. For more information, consult the directory of Lincoln Park non-profit organizations below.

Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation

Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation (CAHF) has nearly 200 member agencies that seek volunteers to assist in front-line hunger relief and help with CAHF special events. The CAHF also seeks community leaders who will join their board of directors. To learn about more opportunities please visit www.anti-hunger.org or call Stephanie Hlywak, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator, at 773/252-3663.

The Chicago Province Jesuits

The Chicago Province Jesuits, 250 men serving in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, are headquartered in Lincoln Park. This organization offers numerous volunteer opportunities for lay people at sites like Poder Learning Center in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Volunteers are coordinated through the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps (ILVC). For more information please call 773/975-8181 or visit www.jesuits-chi.org.

The Christopher House

The Christopher House mission is to help children, families, and individuals in need help themselves through integrated social, educational, and human service programs. Please call 773/ 472-1083 or visit our website at www.christopherhouse.org for information on our programs or volunteer opportunities. Or contact Erin Place at 773/472-1083 ext. 3067, eplace@christopherhouse.org.

Fairygodmother Foundation

Fairygodmother Foundation, a non-profit organization granting wishes to loves ones (18 and older) who are facing terminal illness, is currently looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Amanda Stephenson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 773/388-1160 or please contact www.fairygodmother.org.

Juvenile Protective Association

Juvenile Protective Association seeks volunteers with organizational skills, resources and experience to support Board activities in strategic planning, event planning, finances, personnel, fundraising and public relations; and to provide regular or occasional clerical support related to agency activities. For more information please call 312/440-1203 or visit www.juvenile.org.

Lincoln Park Community Shelter

Lincoln Park Community Shelter (LPCS) is an overnight homeless shelter for adult men and women in Lincoln Park. LPCS Volunteer Program orientations are held monthly for new volunteers and include the following opportunities to help the homeless:

• Nightly meal preparation for up to 40 guests
• Overnight supervision
• Preparing sack lunches
• Participation on committees and the Board of Directors
• Organizing food and toiletries collection drives

For more information, contact Katie at 773/549-6111 or visit our website at www.LPCSonline.org.

Lincolnparkconnect.com

Lincolnparkconnect.com is a community website that connects residents with all non-profit organizations located in Lincoln Park that provide community services. In addition to social service agencies, the website provides connections to community organizations, schools, churches, museums, and neighborhood festivals. It also informs the community of events, meetings and special community announcements. For more information, visit www.lincolnparkconnect.com.

LifeSource

LifeSource, Chicagoland's Blood Center, is a non-profit corporation established in 1987. LifeSource recruits donors, collects bone marrow, and draws blood to separate into useful components and other special products for hospitals and healthcare customers. For more information call Malissa Lichtenwalter, Account Manager, at 312/961-0048 or visit www.lifesource.org.

St. Vincent de Paul Center

The St. Vincent de Paul Center is a social service agency located in Lincoln Park. Our programs range in scope from infant care and parenting support to aid to area seniors and outreach to homeless individuals and the working poor. For information on how to become a volunteer at our Center, please contact us at 312/943-6776x2220 or visit our website at http://www.svdpc.org/volunteer_opportunities.