Volunteer Opportunities
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Interested in volunteering?
One on one interviews are conducted with interested volunteers weekly. Please register with Elli Krandel by email at LPCSinfo@LPCSonline.org or at (773) 549-6111 x216.
Please note: The LPCS does not accept volunteers who are court-ordered to do community service hours.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Overnight Volunteer: This is a great way to catch up on that extra work you've been meaning to do! Overnight volunteers provide supervision for the LPCS and its guests from 9:00 PM - 7:15 AM on weekdays, and 9:00 PM - 8:15 AM on weekends. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and must interview and attend one of the monthly orientations before training. Overnight volunteers are needed 365 days of the year - but this activity does book up quickly. Volunteers are NOT expected to stay awake all night. You can read, work, watch TV, sleep, etc in a room separate from the guests. Lights out for guests is 10:00 PM. For training, you will be paired with a veteran volunteer for your first couple of overnights until you are comfortable on your own.
Front Desk/Reception: Work with shelter staff, guests, and volunteers! The Front Desk Volunteer answers general phone inquiries and directs calls, oversees guest and visitor sign in/out, and other light administrative projects as needed. Volunteers are needed 6-8pm Tuesday-Thursday; 9-12pm, 2-5pm, and 5-8 pm Fridays; and 11-2pm, 2-5pm, and 5-8pm Saturdays-Mondays. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and must interview and attend one of the monthly orientations before training.
Track Activities: Track Activities Volunteers teach one-hour classes that are focused on enhancing personal and professional life skills, and making a habit of engaging in positive leisure activities. In many cases, a syllabus is provided, and volunteers are welcome to bring their background and experience to assist in hosting the classes. We welcome new and fun ideas! Classes are held during the day and evening.
Community Engagement Program (CEP) Breakfast Volunteer: Purchase, prepare, and serve a hot breakfast for about 20-25 of our community clients. This activity takes place every Saturday at 8:00am at St. Pauls Church, 2335 N. Orchard. Breakfast is served around 9:00am. Great activity for groups of around 5 people.
Weekday Breakfast: This is a great individual or group activity. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday at 7:30am. Volunteers will purchase and serve breakfast for 20-25 guests, which is served buffet style. Volunteers can come in and cook a hot breakfast or simply bring in bagels and fruit. This is a great opportunity for guests and volunteers to interact on an informal basis.
Sunday Hot Breakfast: Great group activity! Hot Breakfast is served at 8:30am on Sundays. Volunteers purchase, prepare and serve breakfast to the guests of LPCS. The volunteer signing up for the Hot Breakfast opportunity should coordinate his/her own group of volunteers (no more than 10 people!) to provide the breakfast and beverages.
Sack Lunches: Sack lunches are also needed on a daily basis. Purchase and prepare (at home) 30 lunches, and drop them off in the evening. Staff distributes the lunches in the morning, for guests to take with them as they leave for the day. Lunches generally include a sandwich, wrap, or soup, with a snack (granola, nuts, string cheese, hard boiled eggs, etc.), with a drink such as bottled water, and a piece of fruit. Please feel free to make the lunches as healthy as possible.
Saturday Hot Lunch Volunteers: Great group activity! Hot Lunch is served at 1:30pm on Saturdays. Purchase, prepare and serve lunch to the guests of LPCS. The volunteer signing up for the Hot Lunch opportunity should coordinate her/his own group of volunteers (no more than 10 people!) to provide the lunch and beverages. You are welcome to bring extra food and eat with guests.
Dinner Volunteers: This type of volunteer assignment works best with a group of 4-6 people, but no more than 10 (i.e. families, friends, co-workers, church groups). The meal leader should coordinate her/his own group of volunteers. We serve dinner nightly to our guests. Meal volunteers prepare a meal that will serve up to 35 people. Volunteers are expected to plan, purchase, and prepare the food and drinks. You are welcome to bring extra food and eat with the guests. The menu is up to you!
Family Volunteering: Interested in volunteering with your family? Many LPCS volunteer opportunities are great for families! Kids have a great time playing games with guests and helping serve meals. Family Volunteer opportunities include: making meals, preparing sack lunches, and organizing donation drives at school/work (see description below).