Location: Aurora Corps
550 Redwood Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-897-7265
Facilities and Grounds Assistants
- What: Help keep the building and grounds clean and safe by sweeping, gardening, and helping with general building upkeep.
- When: This volunteer opportunity is flexible with shifts available Monday through Friday between 9:30am – 3:00pm
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Major Gabriela Rangel at 630-589-4001 or gabriela.rangel@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Receptionist
- What: Assist Aurora community by answering phone calls, greeting guests, filing paperwork and making copies.
- When: This volunteer opportunity is flexible with shifts available Monday through Friday between 9:30am – 3:00pm
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+, Bilingual, Spanish-speaking preferred
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Major Gabriela Rangel at 630-589-4001 or gabriela.rangel@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Location: Belvidere Corps
422 S. Main St
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-544-3892
Food Pantry Assistant Volunteers
- What: Healthy volunteers are needed to assist with food distribution
- When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am – 1:00pm with additional support needed 1st Wednesday of each month.
- Who: Healthy individuals age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up for a shift by contacting Linda Merrow at 815-544-3892 or linda.merrow@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Corps Volunteer
- What: Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks at the corps
- When: This opportunity is flexible with shifts available Monday through Friday between 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Who: Healthy individuals age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up for a shift by contacting Linda Merrow at 815-544-3892 or linda.merrow@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Location: Blue Island (Crossgenerations) Corps
2900 W 127th Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: 708-332-0100
Food Pantry Assistant Volunteers
- What: Assist with food pantry preparation on Tuesdays or distribution on Wednesdays.
- When: Tuesdays from 9:00am – 11:00am or Wednesdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Who: Healthy individuals age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up for a shift by contacting Michelle Salazar at 708-332-0100 or michelle.salazar@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Kitchen Assistant Volunteers
- What: Help provide lunches to seniors by preparing, serving meals in to-go containers, and cleaning up after distribution.
- When: Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up for a shift by contacting Michelle Salazar at 708-332-0100 or michelle.salazar@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Location: Cicero Templo-Laramie Corps
2337 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: 708-222-0177
Mobile Produce Pantry Assistants
- What: Healthy volunteers are needed to help with the monthly mobile produce pantry by bagging and distributing fresh fruits and vegetables.
- When: First Mondays of each month from 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Veronica Soto at 708-222-0177 or veronica.soto@usc.salvationarmy.org, or by registering online.
Food Pantry Assistants
- What: Healthy volunteers are needed to help organize and bag items for food pantry in the morning and distribute items to clients in the afternoon.
- When: Shifts available every Monday and Tuesday from 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Veronica Soto at 708-222-0177 or veronica.soto@usc.salvationarmy.org, or by registering online.
Location: Crystal Lake Corps
209 W Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-455-2769
Back to School Drive
- What: Pack, sort and distribute back to school supplies for local students.
- When: July 26 - July 29: Shifts available from 10 am -12 pm and 1 pm - 3 pm; August 4: 10 am - 12 pm; 1 pm - 3 pm and 5 pm - 7 pm; August 5: 10 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 3 pm; August 6: 8:45 am - 12pm
- Who: Healthy individuals age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Yvonne Semel at 815 - 455 - 2769; Lieutenant Nancy Rivera at 773 - 251 - 4019 or nancy.rivera@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Location: DeKalb Corps
830 Grove Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-756-4308
Food Pantry Assistant
- What: Help in the client choice food pantry by assisting clients, bagging groceries, and stocking shelves.
- When: Shifts available Monday - Friday from 8:30am – 10:30am or 10:30am – 12:30pm, and Thursdays from 4:30pm – 7:30pm
- Who: Healthy individuals age 14+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Elyse Troscinski at 815.756.4308 x4314 or elyse.troscinski@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Location: Des Plaines Corps
609 W Dempster Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: 847-981-9111
After School Group Teacher/Aide
- What: Assist with the after school program by helping students with homework or help teach music classes.
- When: Thursdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm during the school year calendar.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Isela Guzman at 847-981-9111 or isela.guzman@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Teacher – After School Program - Thursday
- What: Work with up to 15 children at a time preparing and teaching one-hour weekly classes throughout the school year.
- When: Thursdays from 5:30pm – 8:00pm during the school year calendar.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Isela Guzman at 847-981-9111 or isela.guzman@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Youth Van Driver
- What: Serving Youth Ministry through safely transporting our youth to various activities and meetings.
- When: Thursdays from 5:00pm – 8:30pm during the school year calendar and special events.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+ with an active drivers license.
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Isela Guzman at 847-981-9111 or isela.guzman@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Kitchen Assistant
- What: Assisting with all activities related to providing a meal to the community including preparing and serving food, cleaning up after the meal, taking inventory and developing a daily menu.
- When: Tuesday-Friday from 3:00am-6:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Isela Guzman at 847-981-9111 or isela.guzman@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Music Instructor
- What: Working with children in the growing and thriving music program. May include: teaching piano, guitar, vocal and/or music techniques to students at a variety of levels.
- When: Thursdays from 6:00pm– 8:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+ with basic music competencies.
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Isela Guzman at 847-981-9111 or isela.guzman@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Ministry – Community Homeless Ministries
- What: Work with Corp Officer(s) to develop a program for caring for the community through acts such as regular visits and practical assistance for the homeless.
- When: We need someone to commit to (5) hours a week, Monday through Saturday.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Isela Guzman at 847-981-9111 or isela.guzman@usc.salvationarmy.org or by registering online.
Location: Elgin Corps Community Center
316 Douglas Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: 847-741-2304
Food Pantry Assistant
- What: Help with weekly food pantry by preparing and distributing food to clients.
- When: Fridays and Saturdays from 8:45am – 11:30am.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by calling 847-741-2304 or registering online.
Location: Evanston Corps
1403 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-866-9770
Front Office Assistant
- What: Assist by answering phone calls, greeting visitors, screening potential social service applicants, and helping people apply to volunteer.
- When: Create your own schedule weekdays between 10:00am – 3:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Captain Christina Champlin at christina.tamayo@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Senior Fitness Instructor
- What: Teach creative exercise classes for older adults who would like to work on maintaining their health. Classes should be low impact fitness catered to older adults.
- When: Teach 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursdays of the month from 1pm – 2pm at Evanston Corps. Additional prep time may be needed to create the class routines.
- Who: Healthy adults with a passion for fitness! Experience in teaching fitness classes preferred but not necessary.
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Shakerah Olivera at shakerah.olivera@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Senior Program Activity Assistant
- What: Support events and activities for older adults who would like to work on maintaining good health. Activities may include Bingo, Fitness, Field Trips, Movie Days, and more).
- When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:30pm – 4:00pm
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Shakerah Olivera at shakerah.olivera@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Location: Emergency Disaster Services
1000 W. Pratt Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847-709-6700
Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Volunteers
- What: The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division Emergency Disaster Services team needs ongoing assistance. We train volunteers to safely assist during disasters, utilizing our canteens to provide food, hydration and emotional/spiritual care to first responders as well as those who have been impacted.
- Next Steps: Click on our website and follow the steps forward. You can talk to our Volunteer Coordinator, Matt Coatar, at 847-709-6621 or email him at matthew.coatar@usc.salvationarmy.org with questions.
Location: Joliet Corps
300 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
Phone: 815-726-4834
Food Pantry Receiving Assistant
- What: Assist in the food pantry by helping bring donated items inside, organize and stock shelves, and prepare for Monday food pantry distributions.
- When: Shifts available 2nd Wednesday and 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00am – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Linda Trevino at 815-726-4834 or linda.trevino@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Food Pantry Distribution Assistant
- What: Assist in the food pantry by preparing and taking groceries to clients’ cars.
- When: Shifts available Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Linda Trevino at 815-726-4834 or linda.trevino@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Food Pantry Assistant
- What: Assist in the food pantry by assisting shoppers, collecting food, bagging groceries, and stocking shelves.
- When: Shifts available Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm and 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Debby Brown at 815-972-1135 or debby.brown@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Location: Rockford & Winnebago County Social Services
416 S. Madison
Rockford, IL 61104
Phone: 815-972-1135
Food Pantry Assistant
- What: Assist in the food pantry by assisting shoppers, collecting food, bagging groceries, and stocking shelves.
- When: Shifts available Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 12:00pm and 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Sign up by contacting Debby Brown at 815-972-1135 or debby.brown@usc.salvationarmy.org and registering online.
Location: Tri City Corps
1710 S 7th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-377-2769
Front Desk Receptionist
- What: Help day to day activity run smoothly by answering phones and greeting guests.
- When: Help weekly for one or more 2-hour shifts Monday – Thursday between 8:00am – 4:00pm.
- Who: Healthy adults age 18+
- Next Steps: Contact Cathy Winters with any questions at cathy.winters@usc.salvationarmy.org or register online.