Needs From: Heart of Illinois Volunteers

Volunteer: Chaperone/Transport Volunteer

Activities are so important to residents living in a long term care facility!  Monthly we incorporate field trips away from the facility to help residents feel engaged and enjoy things in the community.  We are looking for volunteers to help chaperone and push residents in wheelchairs during our monthly field trips.  We take field trips to places like the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Fondulac Farm Park, Wheels of Times, shopping trips and more!  

For more information on volunteering at Snyder Village please contact Ashley Thompson by phone at 309-366-4135 or email at athompson@snydervillage.com

Organization: Snyder Village

Activities are so important to residents living in a long term care facility!  Monthly we incorporate field trips away from the facility to help residents feel engaged and enjoy things in the community.  We are looking for volunteers to help chaperone and push residents in wheelchairs during our monthly field trips.  We take field trips to places like the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Fondulac Farm Park, Wheels of Times, shopping trips and more!  

For more information on volunteering at Snyder Village please contact Ashley Thompson by phone at 309-366-4135 or email at athompson@snydervillage.com

Organization: Snyder Village

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61548

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do you like to do work behind the scenes?

Our medical center is grateful for those who can offer their computer and clerical skills to us!  We have several different office locations to pick from! 

Organization: OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center

Our medical center is grateful for those who can offer their computer and clerical skills to us!  We have several different office locations to pick from! 

Organization: OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do you like to interact with people?

We are looking for individuals who are social and like to meet new people! This position allows you to interact with patients (adults and/or kids) and assist with small but meaningful tasks such as reading a book, stocking items, delivering flowers etc.  

Organization: OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center

We are looking for individuals who are social and like to meet new people! This position allows you to interact with patients (adults and/or kids) and assist with small but meaningful tasks such as reading a book, stocking items, delivering flowers etc.  

Organization: OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61637

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Distribution Volunteers

Throughout each month, we have opportunities for volunteers to help distribute food to agencies at our warehouse.

Distribution Volunteer Opportunities

Peoria Load Out Week Held the second full week of the monthMonday afternoons, 12:30 pm - 3 pmTuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Shifts: 7:30 am - 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 3 pmExtra Distribution Held every Tuesday (except during Peoria Load Out Week)Volunteer Shifts: 7:30 am - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 3 pmBack Pack Program Held on the 1st Wednesday of every monthVolunteer Shifts: 7:30 am - 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 3 pm

Volunteer Activities

Cart Loader: Load carts with food chosen by agency from the pick list; must be able to lift light to moderate heavy boxes.Scanner/Shopper: Training required; Shop with the agency representative and then scan the items prior to them being loaded onto the cart.Vehicle Loader: Load the food into the agency's vehicle; New volunteers will shadow an experienced volunteer to learn the process.



Organization: Midwest Food Bank

Throughout each month, we have opportunities for volunteers to help distribute food to agencies at our warehouse.

Distribution Volunteer Opportunities

Peoria Load Out Week Held the second full week of the monthMonday afternoons, 12:30 pm - 3 pmTuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Shifts: 7:30 am - 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 3 pmExtra Distribution Held every Tuesday (except during Peoria Load Out Week)Volunteer Shifts: 7:30 am - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 3 pmBack Pack Program Held on the 1st Wednesday of every monthVolunteer Shifts: 7:30 am - 11:30 am & 11:30 am - 3 pm

Volunteer Activities

Cart Loader: Load carts with food chosen by agency from the pick list; must be able to lift light to moderate heavy boxes.Scanner/Shopper: Training required; Shop with the agency representative and then scan the items prior to them being loaded onto the cart.Vehicle Loader: Load the food into the agency's vehicle; New volunteers will shadow an experienced volunteer to learn the process.



Organization: Midwest Food Bank

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61615

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sort and Package Food for People in Need

Volunteers are invaluable to the mission of Midwest Food Bank. Volunteers will begin their shift with a brief orientation. Examples of volunteer opportunities include and are not limited to:

preparing disaster relief boxes repackaging bulk foods into manageable quantities for distribution supporting local distribution to food pantries

Day Time Volunteer Opportunities (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday):

These opportunities are open to individuals, families and/or groups.

Morning, 9 am - 11am (generally, some shifts vary) Afternoon, 1 pm - 3 pm (generally, some shifts vary)

Evening & Weekend Volunteer Opportunities (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday):

Our Evening & Weekend Volunteer Opportunities are only for groups of 7 - 20 participants.

Evening volunteer opportunities are 2 hours in length beginning anywhere between 5pm & 6:30pm and ending between 7pm & 8:30pm.Weekend volunteer opportunities are also 2 hours in length and run from 9am - 11am.

Children & Youth Volunteers

We welcome children and youth aged 5 and older to volunteer with us. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent and/or responsible adult. Parents must also sign a waiver prior to their child volunteering.

Please indicate your availability and number of volunteers when registering.  Based on existing schedule and confirmed volunteers, Midwest Food Bank will follow-up with you and send a link with the next steps necessary to complete your registration and waiver. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ileen Grebner at 309-691-5270 ext. 1 or igrebner@midwestfoodbank.org. 

Organization: Midwest Food Bank

Volunteers are invaluable to the mission of Midwest Food Bank. Volunteers will begin their shift with a brief orientation. Examples of volunteer opportunities include and are not limited to:

preparing disaster relief boxes repackaging bulk foods into manageable quantities for distribution supporting local distribution to food pantries

Day Time Volunteer Opportunities (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday):

These opportunities are open to individuals, families and/or groups.

Morning, 9 am - 11am (generally, some shifts vary) Afternoon, 1 pm - 3 pm (generally, some shifts vary)

Evening & Weekend Volunteer Opportunities (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday):

Our Evening & Weekend Volunteer Opportunities are only for groups of 7 - 20 participants.

Evening volunteer opportunities are 2 hours in length beginning anywhere between 5pm & 6:30pm and ending between 7pm & 8:30pm.Weekend volunteer opportunities are also 2 hours in length and run from 9am - 11am.

Children & Youth Volunteers

We welcome children and youth aged 5 and older to volunteer with us. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent and/or responsible adult. Parents must also sign a waiver prior to their child volunteering.

Please indicate your availability and number of volunteers when registering.  Based on existing schedule and confirmed volunteers, Midwest Food Bank will follow-up with you and send a link with the next steps necessary to complete your registration and waiver. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ileen Grebner at 309-691-5270 ext. 1 or igrebner@midwestfoodbank.org. 

Organization: Midwest Food Bank

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61615

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Grocery Route Volunteers For our Peoria Midwest Food Bank

Looking for a way to help those in need?

Midwest Food Bank is looking for volunteers to pick up food from our local grocers. Fresh and frozen foods are brought back to our warehouse and distributed to multiple food pantries and feeding programs that would have to purchase foods or do without.

Volunteers use our vehicles. We have 2 routes that run throughout the week. One of our 2 routes does not require any special drivers license. We are also seeking volunteers that may have a "C" drivers license to help operate the vehicle for the second route (or may be willing to obtain a C license).

Routes run mornings starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Some lifting and loading required. Approximately 3-4 hours needed. There are 2 volunteers that work together on each route.

You can sign up for once a month or several times a month. It is up to you! We have many great volunteers who support these routes and would love to have you join us! 

We currently have a great need for help with these routes. We would love to explore if this is a way that you can give back to those in need!  If you have any questions, please contact Ileen Grebner at 309-691-5270 ext. 1 or igrebner@midwestfoodbank.org. 

Thank YOU!

Organization: Midwest Food Bank

Looking for a way to help those in need?

Midwest Food Bank is looking for volunteers to pick up food from our local grocers. Fresh and frozen foods are brought back to our warehouse and distributed to multiple food pantries and feeding programs that would have to purchase foods or do without.

Volunteers use our vehicles. We have 2 routes that run throughout the week. One of our 2 routes does not require any special drivers license. We are also seeking volunteers that may have a "C" drivers license to help operate the vehicle for the second route (or may be willing to obtain a C license).

Routes run mornings starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Some lifting and loading required. Approximately 3-4 hours needed. There are 2 volunteers that work together on each route.

You can sign up for once a month or several times a month. It is up to you! We have many great volunteers who support these routes and would love to have you join us! 

We currently have a great need for help with these routes. We would love to explore if this is a way that you can give back to those in need!  If you have any questions, please contact Ileen Grebner at 309-691-5270 ext. 1 or igrebner@midwestfoodbank.org. 

Thank YOU!

Organization: Midwest Food Bank

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61615

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Junior Achievement - Financial Literacy In-Class Program Mentor - Peoria Area K-12

BECOME A MENTOR FOR K-12 STUDENTS

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois provides volunteers with training that is simple and relatable; programs that are engaging and fun; and a classroom full of eager kids ready to learn from you!

As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you will inspire kids to achieve a more fulfilling career and life by contributing your professional insights and personal experiences to the programs you teach.
 
EASY STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

1) Sign Up
How you volunteer is important! Select the type of volunteering that is most suitable to get more information and complete a form that our program team will use to contact you.

2) Pick Schedule
You will have the opportunity to discuss your preference of how or where you would like to volunteer before signing up.

3) Attend Training
A JA program team member will provide you with a short but effective training session in which you will be able to ask questions. Online, self-guided new volunteer training is also available. We will make sure you are ready to volunteer!

4) Impact Lives
Sharing your professional experiences as a mentor while facilitating JA Learning Experiences helps students believe in themselves so they can achieve their dreams!

 

FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEERING CHOICES
Location
Volunteering for Junior Achievement is flexible, and in many cases, you may be able to serve a class close to your home or workplace!

Time Investment
The JA program team provides resources that make preparation easy, and with so many learning experiences to choose from, you can pick one that best fits your goals and objectives. Most volunteers will visit classrooms five times in one school semester for five class periods (about 45 min. for each class period/lesson). A typical JA volunteer will spend just ten hours preparing and volunteering!

Grade Level
Junior Achievement has learning experiences for grades K-12. Volunteers are able to select the grade and/or subject matter that best meets their volunteering goals and objectives. 

Delivery Model
 We have in-person, virtual, and blended learning experiences!

 

 K-12 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Elementary
In grades K-5, children are eager to learn and full of energy! If you like working with elementary grade children, you will love volunteering for JA! Games, engaging worksheets, and more are used to make learning fun and impactful for this age group.

Middle School
Volunteering with youth in grades 6-8 is very rewarding! It can be so much fun but also helps youth at a critical stage in their educational journeys. In this age group, youth are curious about the future and the kind of jobs that exist. They have a longer attention span than elementary grade children, and they are capable of creating relevant plans for their futures. 

High School
If you enjoy working with kids that are ready to tackle the world but are looking for the paths to be opened up to them and are fascinated by innovation and entrepreneurship, the high school volunteer experience may be right for you! Volunteering at the high school level will typically be focused on one or more of the three JA pathways: financial literacy, work/career readiness, and entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial thinking. 

Organization: Junior Achievement of Central Illinois

BECOME A MENTOR FOR K-12 STUDENTS

Junior Achievement of Central Illinois provides volunteers with training that is simple and relatable; programs that are engaging and fun; and a classroom full of eager kids ready to learn from you!

As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you will inspire kids to achieve a more fulfilling career and life by contributing your professional insights and personal experiences to the programs you teach.
 
EASY STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

1) Sign Up
How you volunteer is important! Select the type of volunteering that is most suitable to get more information and complete a form that our program team will use to contact you.

2) Pick Schedule
You will have the opportunity to discuss your preference of how or where you would like to volunteer before signing up.

3) Attend Training
A JA program team member will provide you with a short but effective training session in which you will be able to ask questions. Online, self-guided new volunteer training is also available. We will make sure you are ready to volunteer!

4) Impact Lives
Sharing your professional experiences as a mentor while facilitating JA Learning Experiences helps students believe in themselves so they can achieve their dreams!

 

FLEXIBLE VOLUNTEERING CHOICES
Location
Volunteering for Junior Achievement is flexible, and in many cases, you may be able to serve a class close to your home or workplace!

Time Investment
The JA program team provides resources that make preparation easy, and with so many learning experiences to choose from, you can pick one that best fits your goals and objectives. Most volunteers will visit classrooms five times in one school semester for five class periods (about 45 min. for each class period/lesson). A typical JA volunteer will spend just ten hours preparing and volunteering!

Grade Level
Junior Achievement has learning experiences for grades K-12. Volunteers are able to select the grade and/or subject matter that best meets their volunteering goals and objectives. 

Delivery Model
 We have in-person, virtual, and blended learning experiences!

 

 K-12 LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Elementary
In grades K-5, children are eager to learn and full of energy! If you like working with elementary grade children, you will love volunteering for JA! Games, engaging worksheets, and more are used to make learning fun and impactful for this age group.

Middle School
Volunteering with youth in grades 6-8 is very rewarding! It can be so much fun but also helps youth at a critical stage in their educational journeys. In this age group, youth are curious about the future and the kind of jobs that exist. They have a longer attention span than elementary grade children, and they are capable of creating relevant plans for their futures. 

High School
If you enjoy working with kids that are ready to tackle the world but are looking for the paths to be opened up to them and are fascinated by innovation and entrepreneurship, the high school volunteer experience may be right for you! Volunteering at the high school level will typically be focused on one or more of the three JA pathways: financial literacy, work/career readiness, and entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial thinking. 

Organization: Junior Achievement of Central Illinois

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61614

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Share the LOVE - Host a Fresh Food Drive

Host a FRESH FOOD DRIVE and help to fight HUNGER.

Food Pantries do not get fresh produce on a consistent basis in the winter months, as our local growing season comes to a halt.  HOST A FRESH FOOD DRIVE at your agency, church and/or other organization to benefit a local food pantry within your community. Contact Shanita to sign up at 309-929-0308 or swallace@tchd.net

Organization: Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois

Host a FRESH FOOD DRIVE and help to fight HUNGER.

Food Pantries do not get fresh produce on a consistent basis in the winter months, as our local growing season comes to a halt.  HOST A FRESH FOOD DRIVE at your agency, church and/or other organization to benefit a local food pantry within your community. Contact Shanita to sign up at 309-929-0308 or swallace@tchd.net

Organization: Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61568

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the reason someone eats today!

Within our Food Pantry Network, we accept emergency food requests for families experiencing a one time need for food. Often these requests are fulfilled with food from our food pantries or food banks, however transportation for the food delivery is limited. By accepting this food run, you would assist with overcoming this barrier!!

Your contact information (name, email, and phone number) would be added to our listserv. As emergency food deliveries are requested, we would send an e-mail to the listserv with the opportunity to accept the food run. Upon accepting the food run, we would provide information including the address of pickup for food and address of client for delivery. 

Organization: Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois

Within our Food Pantry Network, we accept emergency food requests for families experiencing a one time need for food. Often these requests are fulfilled with food from our food pantries or food banks, however transportation for the food delivery is limited. By accepting this food run, you would assist with overcoming this barrier!!

Your contact information (name, email, and phone number) would be added to our listserv. As emergency food deliveries are requested, we would send an e-mail to the listserv with the opportunity to accept the food run. Upon accepting the food run, we would provide information including the address of pickup for food and address of client for delivery. 

Organization: Food Pantry Network – Heart of Illinois

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61606

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Activity Facilitation at Power Teams

Every Thursday EP!C holds Power Teams for our individuals that are living and are a part of our host homes program. We are always looking for new ideas of things to do during power teams. If you have an idea of an activity that you would be interested in leading then this is the volunteer opportunity for you. 

Power teams run from 3pm to around 6 or 7pm and we can provide all supplies needed. 

Some ideas of activities include:

presenting or sharing a skillteaching about votingvocational presentationsgame nightsyogadance instructionteaching an art project

Organization: EP!C

Every Thursday EP!C holds Power Teams for our individuals that are living and are a part of our host homes program. We are always looking for new ideas of things to do during power teams. If you have an idea of an activity that you would be interested in leading then this is the volunteer opportunity for you. 

Power teams run from 3pm to around 6 or 7pm and we can provide all supplies needed. 

Some ideas of activities include:

presenting or sharing a skillteaching about votingvocational presentationsgame nightsyogadance instructionteaching an art project

Organization: EP!C

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61615

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: DCP Mobiles: Shower, Laundry, Salon, & Food Truck

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with DCP Mobiles! Our mission is to provide essential services and foster community engagement in Peoria through our Mobile Food Truck, Salon, Showers, & Laundry. Volunteers like you make it possible for us to serve those in need and create meaningful connections within the community.

As a DCP Mobile Volunteer you will play a vital role in assisting with various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our mobile services. Duties may include helping individuals access showers and hygiene, running the laundry facilities, distributing food items from the food truck, assisting with administrative tasks, and providing support to our mobile staff. Your kindness and willingness to lend a hand can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Mobiles schedule and location stops vary through the Mobiles season. 

If you have not yet completed a volunteer application and background check ($13 fee) please contact volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org

If you have any questions concerning DCP Mobiles please contact Krista Bergthold, DCP Cares & Mobile Director, at (309) 676 - 3000 ext 227 or email at krista.bergthold@dreamcenterpeoria.org

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with DCP Mobiles! Our mission is to provide essential services and foster community engagement in Peoria through our Mobile Food Truck, Salon, Showers, & Laundry. Volunteers like you make it possible for us to serve those in need and create meaningful connections within the community.

As a DCP Mobile Volunteer you will play a vital role in assisting with various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our mobile services. Duties may include helping individuals access showers and hygiene, running the laundry facilities, distributing food items from the food truck, assisting with administrative tasks, and providing support to our mobile staff. Your kindness and willingness to lend a hand can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Mobiles schedule and location stops vary through the Mobiles season. 

If you have not yet completed a volunteer application and background check ($13 fee) please contact volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org

If you have any questions concerning DCP Mobiles please contact Krista Bergthold, DCP Cares & Mobile Director, at (309) 676 - 3000 ext 227 or email at krista.bergthold@dreamcenterpeoria.org

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: DCP Kitchen Meal Prep

Do you know your way around a kitchen? Are you eager to volunteer prepping, cooking and baking, cleaning, meals in our commercial kitchen with our DCP chef and kitchen staff? Then you've come to the right place!

We will be allowing 1 to 2 volunteers to come help each week with making meals in the new kitchen. Volunteer as little as one hour or stay all day. Volunteer opportunities are for Monday through Friday 9AM - 3PM. Come in as often as you are available!

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Do you know your way around a kitchen? Are you eager to volunteer prepping, cooking and baking, cleaning, meals in our commercial kitchen with our DCP chef and kitchen staff? Then you've come to the right place!

We will be allowing 1 to 2 volunteers to come help each week with making meals in the new kitchen. Volunteer as little as one hour or stay all day. Volunteer opportunities are for Monday through Friday 9AM - 3PM. Come in as often as you are available!

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: After School Teacher Assistant

Have a heart for kids and looking to plug in somewhere? We would love to have you volunteer with our after school program!

We are in need of classroom assistants. This includes assisting our DCP Students staff with any classroom needs that they may have.

DCP Students volunteer hours are from 2:45PM to 5PM during the school year. Must be 18+. 

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Have a heart for kids and looking to plug in somewhere? We would love to have you volunteer with our after school program!

We are in need of classroom assistants. This includes assisting our DCP Students staff with any classroom needs that they may have.

DCP Students volunteer hours are from 2:45PM to 5PM during the school year. Must be 18+. 

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Unload Food Truck

We are looking for a few strong volunteers to help unload the box truck after our Food Manager has been to Midwest Food Bank for the month. This happens on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday morning each month around 9:45 am for about an hour or two.

Please fill out the volunteer application and email it to volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. There is an $8 fee included in the application for the background check. 

Thank you for partnering with Dream Center Peoria in this need!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

We are looking for a few strong volunteers to help unload the box truck after our Food Manager has been to Midwest Food Bank for the month. This happens on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday morning each month around 9:45 am for about an hour or two.

Please fill out the volunteer application and email it to volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. There is an $8 fee included in the application for the background check. 

Thank you for partnering with Dream Center Peoria in this need!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sort DCP Hope Store Donations

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30AM to 12:00PM, we receive donations for our Hope Store. We would love to have your help sorting through donated items and getting them ready for our shoppers and case workers that come through our doors on a regular basis. Our DCP Hope Store team plays a huge role in serving our community!

For more information and a volunteer application, please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. There is an $8 fee for the background check. 

Thank you for serving with us!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30AM to 12:00PM, we receive donations for our Hope Store. We would love to have your help sorting through donated items and getting them ready for our shoppers and case workers that come through our doors on a regular basis. Our DCP Hope Store team plays a huge role in serving our community!

For more information and a volunteer application, please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. There is an $8 fee for the background check. 

Thank you for serving with us!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hold A Toiletry Drive

Are you looking for way for your team to benefit our community?

Dream Center Peoria has a current need for toiletry bags. Your team could host a drive to collect toiletry items and create hygiene bags for our Hope Store.

A hygiene bag includes the following:

Women:

Women Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash Shaving Cream Razors Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste A Roll of Toilet Paper

Men:

Men Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash Shaving Cream Razors Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste A Roll of Toilet Paper

Kids:

Kids Body Wash Toothbrush Toothpaste A Roll of Toilet Paper

Thank you for helping us serve those in need. Please contact us at volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with any questions!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Are you looking for way for your team to benefit our community?

Dream Center Peoria has a current need for toiletry bags. Your team could host a drive to collect toiletry items and create hygiene bags for our Hope Store.

A hygiene bag includes the following:

Women:

Women Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash Shaving Cream Razors Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste A Roll of Toilet Paper

Men:

Men Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash Shaving Cream Razors Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste A Roll of Toilet Paper

Kids:

Kids Body Wash Toothbrush Toothpaste A Roll of Toilet Paper

Thank you for helping us serve those in need. Please contact us at volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with any questions!

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Create Cards for DCP Shelter Guests

Do you enjoy using your artistic or writing abilities to encourage others? 

Dream Center Peoria has a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Uplifting cards have the opportunity to bring encouragement to our guests.

Cards or notes of encouragement can be sent to the following address:

Shelter Guest

714 Hamilton Blvd

Peoria, IL 61603

*Please do not provide your last name or address on the return label. Write DCP's address as the return address.*

Please do NOT include your last name, phone number, or other pertinent information on your card/letter. 

Thank you for encouraging our guests! 

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Do you enjoy using your artistic or writing abilities to encourage others? 

Dream Center Peoria has a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Uplifting cards have the opportunity to bring encouragement to our guests.

Cards or notes of encouragement can be sent to the following address:

Shelter Guest

714 Hamilton Blvd

Peoria, IL 61603

*Please do not provide your last name or address on the return label. Write DCP's address as the return address.*

Please do NOT include your last name, phone number, or other pertinent information on your card/letter. 

Thank you for encouraging our guests! 

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: General Tutors for After School Program

Do you like working with kids? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring excitement into education for our students? You can volunteer any weekday with our DCP Students' Tutor Program! 

A weekly commitment would be preferred but not necessary. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers have the ability to pick which day of the week works best for them. Additional information can be requested from volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. If you have a specific skill/trade that you are interested in teaching, contact the above email to learn how you can partner with us.

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below before volunteering. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you for partnering with our DCP Students after-school program! 

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Do you like working with kids? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring excitement into education for our students? You can volunteer any weekday with our DCP Students' Tutor Program! 

A weekly commitment would be preferred but not necessary. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers have the ability to pick which day of the week works best for them. Additional information can be requested from volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. If you have a specific skill/trade that you are interested in teaching, contact the above email to learn how you can partner with us.

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below before volunteering. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you for partnering with our DCP Students after-school program! 

Organization: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: "Inspiring Abilities" Art Show: Call to Artists

Calling all talented artists with a passion for inclusivity and creativity! We invite you to join us in a unique and inspiring collaboration that celebrates the power of art to transcend barriers. We are thrilled to announce the "Inspiring Abilities Art Show," an event dedicated to showcasing the remarkable artworks co-created by artists and adults with disabilities. This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a positive impact while fostering creativity, connection, and understanding

The Inspiring Abilities Art Show aims to break down societal barriers and highlight the beauty of diversity through collaborative artworks. We are seeking artists who are open to working closely with adults with disabilities to jointly create meaningful and impactful pieces of art. This collaboration will not only produce remarkable artwork but also foster personal growth, shared experiences, and friendships that extend beyond the canvas.

Collaborative artworks can encompass various mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital art, and mixed media.  Artists and adults with disabilities will work together over a designated period to create their artwork.

Organization: Community Workshop & Training Center, Inc.

Calling all talented artists with a passion for inclusivity and creativity! We invite you to join us in a unique and inspiring collaboration that celebrates the power of art to transcend barriers. We are thrilled to announce the "Inspiring Abilities Art Show," an event dedicated to showcasing the remarkable artworks co-created by artists and adults with disabilities. This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a positive impact while fostering creativity, connection, and understanding

The Inspiring Abilities Art Show aims to break down societal barriers and highlight the beauty of diversity through collaborative artworks. We are seeking artists who are open to working closely with adults with disabilities to jointly create meaningful and impactful pieces of art. This collaboration will not only produce remarkable artwork but also foster personal growth, shared experiences, and friendships that extend beyond the canvas.

Collaborative artworks can encompass various mediums, including painting, sculpture, digital art, and mixed media.  Artists and adults with disabilities will work together over a designated period to create their artwork.

Organization: Community Workshop & Training Center, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61604

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve their highest potential. We match Bigs and Littles based off of similar interests, so you and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do!

Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy it even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact. You can get involved in either the Community-Based or Site-Based program!

Community-Based

Our traditional mentoring program allows the Big and Little to spend time together at least twice a month for a few hours at a time. Community-Based matches engage in activities that they both enjoy, such as going out for ice cream, attending local sporting events, baking cookies, and going to the zoo. Right now we are encouraging matches to maintain social distance while spending time together, choose outdoor activities whenever possible, and connect virtually!

Site-Based "Lunch Buddies"

Our Site-Based mentoring program, also known as “Lunch Buddies” allows the Big and the Little to see each other during the child’s lunchtime. This is a very easy way for many volunteers to get their feet wet, as the time commitment is minimal (1/2 hour each week). Matches spend the time chatting, working on homework, or playing games.*

*This Fall, matches will not be meeting in-person for the Lunch Buddies program. Virtual programming is coming soon.

What do we achieve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors such as getting into fights and trying drugs and alcohol, and improve their self-confidence. We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters by regularly measuring our impact.

Who do we serve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children between 5 and 18 years of age in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Knox, and Fulton counties. Our network of volunteers, donors, and supporters comes from all walks of life.

What do we do?
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Please call our office at 309.637.1771 or email Hannah Daly (h.daly@hoibbbs.org) to get started today!

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heart of Illinois

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve their highest potential. We match Bigs and Littles based off of similar interests, so you and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do!

Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy it even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact. You can get involved in either the Community-Based or Site-Based program!

Community-Based

Our traditional mentoring program allows the Big and Little to spend time together at least twice a month for a few hours at a time. Community-Based matches engage in activities that they both enjoy, such as going out for ice cream, attending local sporting events, baking cookies, and going to the zoo. Right now we are encouraging matches to maintain social distance while spending time together, choose outdoor activities whenever possible, and connect virtually!

Site-Based "Lunch Buddies"

Our Site-Based mentoring program, also known as “Lunch Buddies” allows the Big and the Little to see each other during the child’s lunchtime. This is a very easy way for many volunteers to get their feet wet, as the time commitment is minimal (1/2 hour each week). Matches spend the time chatting, working on homework, or playing games.*

*This Fall, matches will not be meeting in-person for the Lunch Buddies program. Virtual programming is coming soon.

What do we achieve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors such as getting into fights and trying drugs and alcohol, and improve their self-confidence. We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters by regularly measuring our impact.

Who do we serve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children between 5 and 18 years of age in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Knox, and Fulton counties. Our network of volunteers, donors, and supporters comes from all walks of life.

What do we do?
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Please call our office at 309.637.1771 or email Hannah Daly (h.daly@hoibbbs.org) to get started today!

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heart of Illinois

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Red Cross Facility Hero

Red Cross Facility Hero

Task are building and vehicle maintenance related.

Scheduling oil changes, regular maintenance appointments and making sure vehicles get to appointments.

Performing or coordinating the maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities.

Volunteer must me be able to contribute 4/5 hours a week

If you or someone you know is interested in this volunteer opportunity please reach out to Sasha Welch-Moore @Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org/ 309-322-0566 or visit www.redcross/volunteer to apply

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Red Cross Facility Hero

Task are building and vehicle maintenance related.

Scheduling oil changes, regular maintenance appointments and making sure vehicles get to appointments.

Performing or coordinating the maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities.

Volunteer must me be able to contribute 4/5 hours a week

If you or someone you know is interested in this volunteer opportunity please reach out to Sasha Welch-Moore @Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org/ 309-322-0566 or visit www.redcross/volunteer to apply

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador Volunteer

Available Shifts

Sun 7am-11pm

Mon 8:30am-12:30 & 12:30pm-4:30pm

Tues 11am-3pm & 3pm-7pm

Wed 3pm-7pm

Sat 7am-11am & 11am-3pm

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.

The purpose of the Blood Donor Ambassador is to provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. Engage with blood donors to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. Assist donors with re-hydrating after donation and observe for post-donation reactions. Express gratitude and ensure each blood donor is sincerely thanked for their donation.

Support Red Cross staff by being helpful, flexible, and patient Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process Manage donor flow and direct donors to Check-In Model excellent customer service behaviors. Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process. Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact (Right Type Mix) Check Post Donation Info and time Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution. Check that donor has their post-donation information before leaving the drive Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. Protect donors from injury during adverse reactions (if able without hurting self) May be asked to sanitize/disinfect donor areas and beds May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed Encourage donors to download Donor App, use Rapid Pass

GET REDCROSS SWAG!!!!!!!

If interested or for questions Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org / (309)322-0566

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Available Shifts

Sun 7am-11pm

Mon 8:30am-12:30 & 12:30pm-4:30pm

Tues 11am-3pm & 3pm-7pm

Wed 3pm-7pm

Sat 7am-11am & 11am-3pm

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.

The purpose of the Blood Donor Ambassador is to provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. Engage with blood donors to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. Assist donors with re-hydrating after donation and observe for post-donation reactions. Express gratitude and ensure each blood donor is sincerely thanked for their donation.

Support Red Cross staff by being helpful, flexible, and patient Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process Manage donor flow and direct donors to Check-In Model excellent customer service behaviors. Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process. Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact (Right Type Mix) Check Post Donation Info and time Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution. Check that donor has their post-donation information before leaving the drive Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. Protect donors from injury during adverse reactions (if able without hurting self) May be asked to sanitize/disinfect donor areas and beds May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed Encourage donors to download Donor App, use Rapid Pass

GET REDCROSS SWAG!!!!!!!

If interested or for questions Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org / (309)322-0566

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Medical Screener

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.

The Volunteer Medical Screener provides support to blood collection operation by performing regulated medical screening of potential blood donors.

Key Responsibilities

Collect and determine procedure eligibility

Conduct physical exam, to include oral temperature, pulse, BP and hematocrit by accepted process

Facilitate and evaluate health history (typically self-administered by donor)

Comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines

Attend relevant meetings, skill competency assessments, and updates

Being punctual and dependable for all assignments

Time Commitments

2 shifts per month after approximately 140-hour orientation and training commitment. Ongoing competency assessment and training as required

If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss this position further contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org/ 309-322-0566

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.

The Volunteer Medical Screener provides support to blood collection operation by performing regulated medical screening of potential blood donors.

Key Responsibilities

Collect and determine procedure eligibility

Conduct physical exam, to include oral temperature, pulse, BP and hematocrit by accepted process

Facilitate and evaluate health history (typically self-administered by donor)

Comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines

Attend relevant meetings, skill competency assessments, and updates

Being punctual and dependable for all assignments

Time Commitments

2 shifts per month after approximately 140-hour orientation and training commitment. Ongoing competency assessment and training as required

If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss this position further contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org/ 309-322-0566

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: *Youth Preparedness Instructor (Pedro The Penguin)*

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department.

 

Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) team members by supporting the Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared and take action during an emergency. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer

 

For more info or to apply contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department.

 

Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) team members by supporting the Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared and take action during an emergency. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer

 

For more info or to apply contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Red Cross Youth Preparedness Instructor (Pillowcase Project)

Worker roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which worker role you choose, your key responsibilities will vary.

 

Presenter Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Conduct The Pillowcase Project presentations given to youth in schools and community settings Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (60-75 minute on line course) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (60-90 minute web-based or 3 hour instructor led course) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment) May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional) May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (optional) May mentor new presenters to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness presenters. (optional) Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is collected and given to regional staff in a timely manner Other duties as agreed to between the presenter and the Team Lead

 

Presentation Assistant Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Support The Pillowcase Project Presenter in schools and community settings while they deliver the presentation. Duties include but are not limited to: handing out and collecting materials from students; helping with classroom management; grading quizzes; working with individual students during the activities; assisting with other duties as requested by the presenter.

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Worker roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which worker role you choose, your key responsibilities will vary.

 

Presenter Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Conduct The Pillowcase Project presentations given to youth in schools and community settings Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (60-75 minute on line course) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (60-90 minute web-based or 3 hour instructor led course) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment) May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional) May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (optional) May mentor new presenters to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness presenters. (optional) Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is collected and given to regional staff in a timely manner Other duties as agreed to between the presenter and the Team Lead

 

Presentation Assistant Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Support The Pillowcase Project Presenter in schools and community settings while they deliver the presentation. Duties include but are not limited to: handing out and collecting materials from students; helping with classroom management; grading quizzes; working with individual students during the activities; assisting with other duties as requested by the presenter.

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Recruitment Team Member

Did You know volunteers carry out over 90% of he humanitarian work of the Red Cross!

Commitment: 2-4 Hours/Week

Do:

Develop and implement plans to bring new volunteers to the Red Cross

Share the excitement of the Red Cross mission with diverse audiences

Gain:

Oral & Written Communication

Teamwork & Collaboration

Professionalism & Customer Service

Intercultural Fluency

 

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Did You know volunteers carry out over 90% of he humanitarian work of the Red Cross!

Commitment: 2-4 Hours/Week

Do:

Develop and implement plans to bring new volunteers to the Red Cross

Share the excitement of the Red Cross mission with diverse audiences

Gain:

Oral & Written Communication

Teamwork & Collaboration

Professionalism & Customer Service

Intercultural Fluency

 

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster Caseworker

IN PERSON (MUST BE WILLING TO DEPLOY) The Disaster Caseworker Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources. The Disaster Associate supports the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system). Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.  

Beyond region: (Deploy Minimum of 14 days working)

  If interested please copy link in browser to apply https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=8869&h=201&p=694815 or contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org for more info  

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

IN PERSON (MUST BE WILLING TO DEPLOY) The Disaster Caseworker Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources. The Disaster Associate supports the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system). Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.  

Beyond region: (Deploy Minimum of 14 days working)

  If interested please copy link in browser to apply https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=8869&h=201&p=694815 or contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org for more info  

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Blood Driver

Transportation Specialist 

 

Do you or someone you know have a love for the road? Do you or someone you know enjoy alone time? If so, this position may be for you. We currently have a need for 3-4 Blood Drivers. These drivers are needed Sunday & Monday for our St. Louis runs. These individuals would start in Peoria and be responsible for transporting blood & blood products between these two cities. If you’d like more info on this opportunity or if this sounds like something, you’d be interested in please contact me for more info. 

https://youtu.be/X-hTsLecWDk

 

Sasha Welch-Moore

309-322-0566/ Sasha.Welchmoore@redcross.org 

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Transportation Specialist 

 

Do you or someone you know have a love for the road? Do you or someone you know enjoy alone time? If so, this position may be for you. We currently have a need for 3-4 Blood Drivers. These drivers are needed Sunday & Monday for our St. Louis runs. These individuals would start in Peoria and be responsible for transporting blood & blood products between these two cities. If you’d like more info on this opportunity or if this sounds like something, you’d be interested in please contact me for more info. 

https://youtu.be/X-hTsLecWDk

 

Sasha Welch-Moore

309-322-0566/ Sasha.Welchmoore@redcross.org 

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: *Blood Donor Ambassador*

                                  Blood Donor Ambassador (EXTREME NEED)

 

•          Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs                    through the blood donation process

•          Manage donor flow at temp taking station to ensure only donors passing temp screen are permitted                    access.

•          Explain purpose of temperature screen to donors and ensure they understand reason for deferral if                      applicable.

•          Direct donor to next step of donation or options for future donations if deferred.

•          Model excellent customer service behaviors.

•          Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while                    creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process.

•          Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values

•          Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for              his/her contribution. Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff.

•          Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas, and Donor Areas/Beds as requested

•          Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product              for maximum impact

•          Responsible to inform donors of current and upcoming donation promotions

•          May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities              as directed

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

                                  Blood Donor Ambassador (EXTREME NEED)

 

•          Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs                    through the blood donation process

•          Manage donor flow at temp taking station to ensure only donors passing temp screen are permitted                    access.

•          Explain purpose of temperature screen to donors and ensure they understand reason for deferral if                      applicable.

•          Direct donor to next step of donation or options for future donations if deferred.

•          Model excellent customer service behaviors.

•          Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while                    creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process.

•          Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values

•          Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for              his/her contribution. Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff.

•          Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas, and Donor Areas/Beds as requested

•          Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product              for maximum impact

•          Responsible to inform donors of current and upcoming donation promotions

•          May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities              as directed

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Urgent! Blood Drive Volunteers Needed

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department (Your Local Area). This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. 

The purpose of the Blood Donor Ambassador is to provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. Engage with blood donors to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. Assist donors with re-hydrating after donation and observe for post-donation reactions. Express gratitude and ensure each blood donors are sincerely thanked for their donation.   Responsibilities Support Red Cross staff by being helpful, flexible, and patient  Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process   Manage donor flow and direct donors to Check-In   Model excellent customer service behaviors.   Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process.   Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values   Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact (Right Type Mix)  Check Post Donation Info and time  Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas  Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution.   Check that donor has their post-donation information before leaving the drive  Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. Protect donors from injury during adverse reactions (if able without hurting self)  May be asked to sanitize/disinfect donor areas and beds  May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed  Encourage donors to download Donor App, use Rapid Pass    Time Commitment   Variable; preferred commitment: 1+ shift/month, average shift is 5-6 hours
Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer to apply or contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org/(309)322-0566 for more details

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department (Your Local Area). This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. 

The purpose of the Blood Donor Ambassador is to provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. Engage with blood donors to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. Assist donors with re-hydrating after donation and observe for post-donation reactions. Express gratitude and ensure each blood donors are sincerely thanked for their donation.   Responsibilities Support Red Cross staff by being helpful, flexible, and patient  Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process   Manage donor flow and direct donors to Check-In   Model excellent customer service behaviors.   Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process.   Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values   Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact (Right Type Mix)  Check Post Donation Info and time  Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas  Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution.   Check that donor has their post-donation information before leaving the drive  Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. Protect donors from injury during adverse reactions (if able without hurting self)  May be asked to sanitize/disinfect donor areas and beds  May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed  Encourage donors to download Donor App, use Rapid Pass    Time Commitment   Variable; preferred commitment: 1+ shift/month, average shift is 5-6 hours
Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer to apply or contact Sasha.WelchMoore@redcross.org/(309)322-0566 for more details

Organization: American Red Cross - Central Illinois Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Executive Leadership Team

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Event Executive Leadership Team Role:

Serve as a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to ensure financial goals are achieved. Commit your company as a top sponsor. Lead or appoint someone to serve as your Company Leader and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit new companies to partner as sponsors and teams. Become an Elite Grand Champions Club member.

 

Length of Involvement: 10-12 months

Responsibilities

Participate in four Executive Leadership Team meetings. Attend Company Team Kickoff and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit 3-5 new company sponsors/teams using a targeted approach that include introductions and attending meetings in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association staff. Assist in executing a successful Leadership Roundtable event in conjunction with your fellow ELT members to help identify additional ELT members and or future chair candidates. Work closely with your staff partner to ensure the success of the event.

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Event Executive Leadership Team Role:

Serve as a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to ensure financial goals are achieved. Commit your company as a top sponsor. Lead or appoint someone to serve as your Company Leader and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit new companies to partner as sponsors and teams. Become an Elite Grand Champions Club member.

 

Length of Involvement: 10-12 months

Responsibilities

Participate in four Executive Leadership Team meetings. Attend Company Team Kickoff and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit 3-5 new company sponsors/teams using a targeted approach that include introductions and attending meetings in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association staff. Assist in executing a successful Leadership Roundtable event in conjunction with your fellow ELT members to help identify additional ELT members and or future chair candidates. Work closely with your staff partner to ensure the success of the event.

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61614

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Engagement Committee

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Event Community Engagment Committee Member Role:

Serve as a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Commit to becoming a fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit 3-5 new community teams Friends & Family Organizations & Clubs Schools Faith-based Assist in recruiting back, retaining and stewarding previous years community teams. Help implement champions plan to cultivate and steward champions club Help implement ways to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and our mission. Help strategize and implement community/friends & family kickoff for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Model mission fundraising by becoming a Champion.

Length of Involvement:  6-8 months

Responsibilities

Partake in four Community Engagement committee meetings. Work closely with your community engagement chair to ensure the success of the event. Make calls and reach out as needed to various participants.

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Event Community Engagment Committee Member Role:

Serve as a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Commit to becoming a fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit 3-5 new community teams Friends & Family Organizations & Clubs Schools Faith-based Assist in recruiting back, retaining and stewarding previous years community teams. Help implement champions plan to cultivate and steward champions club Help implement ways to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and our mission. Help strategize and implement community/friends & family kickoff for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Model mission fundraising by becoming a Champion.

Length of Involvement:  6-8 months

Responsibilities

Partake in four Community Engagement committee meetings. Work closely with your community engagement chair to ensure the success of the event. Make calls and reach out as needed to various participants.

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61614

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Experience Committee

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Event Experience Role:

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Experience Committee Member will…..

Commit to having a team. Work with the Event Experience Chair to secure Entertainment and Day of Event Volunteers for Walk Day. Ensure there’s a plan in place to recruit and educate participants on AIM - Advocacy. Incorporate Care & Support into Walk Day. Become a Champions Club member.

 

Length of Involvement: 3-4 months 

 

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Event Experience Role:

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Experience Committee Member will…..

Commit to having a team. Work with the Event Experience Chair to secure Entertainment and Day of Event Volunteers for Walk Day. Ensure there’s a plan in place to recruit and educate participants on AIM - Advocacy. Incorporate Care & Support into Walk Day. Become a Champions Club member.

 

Length of Involvement: 3-4 months 

 

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61614

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Executive Event Chair

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Walk Chairperson Role:

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Chair will…..

Serve as the volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Commit your company as one of the top three sponsors. Lead or appoint someone to serve as your Company Leader and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit additional Executive Leadership Team members and lead the ELT as they secure sponsorship and company teams. Assist in recruitment and participation in the Leadership Roundtable Become an Elite Grand Champions Club member. Working with staff leadership, secure next year’s Event Chair.

 

Length of Involvement: 12 - 18 months

Responsibilities

Lead four Executive Leadership Team meetings. Attend Company Team Kickoff and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Attend Leadership Roundtable (if scheduled during tenure) Work closely with your staff partner to ensure the success of the event.

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Peoria Walk Chairperson Role:

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Chair will…..

Serve as the volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Commit your company as one of the top three sponsors. Lead or appoint someone to serve as your Company Leader and commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit additional Executive Leadership Team members and lead the ELT as they secure sponsorship and company teams. Assist in recruitment and participation in the Leadership Roundtable Become an Elite Grand Champions Club member. Working with staff leadership, secure next year’s Event Chair.

 

Length of Involvement: 12 - 18 months

Responsibilities

Lead four Executive Leadership Team meetings. Attend Company Team Kickoff and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Attend Leadership Roundtable (if scheduled during tenure) Work closely with your staff partner to ensure the success of the event.

Organization: Alzheimer's Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61614

Allow Groups: No