9/26, 2 p.m.: Unexpected repairs to a gas line are complete and gas has been restored
to the main campus. The campus is open. Campus Dining: Subway and Starbucks are open today; the Cockrell Dining Hall is closed
today and will reopen Wednesday, September 27.
Here is your chance to volunteer! The following opportunities are available to Harper
College Harper Promise students looking for hours to fulfill scholarship requirements,
or just looking to give back. Once you have completed your hours, be sure to log them
in the MyHarper Portal Promise Tracker. A walkthrough of how to enter your service hours can be viewed in the video below. Hours are due the Friday before Finals week each
semester.
If you are in high school, please contact your high school student services department in regards to opportunities
available for you to complete your hours.
Listing of Harper service opportunities for students
Please click through to find opportunities available at Harper College assisting with
Harper offices and events. Please note, you are not limited to these opportunities.
Date of service: Flexible - any time during the week
Location of Service: Harper College Makerspace - Building H
Description of opportunity:
The MakerSpace is in need of assistance in creating gift boxes for an event coming
up. This easy task allows a volunteer to learn about the MakerSpace while creating
gifts for a Foundation event. Easy opportunity to knock out a few hours!
Sign up information: Email Jeff Moy for more details and location information.
Date of service: Complete at home, anytime between September 18th and December 1
Location of Service: Harper College
Description of opportunity: Thank-a-thon volunteers will support the Harper College Educational Foundation's
efforts to thank donors who support Harper students. In addition to funding the Promise
program, these donors also support other student scholarships and Harper College programs.
Participants will assist in writing thank you notes and creating short videos (scripts
and materials will be provided). In past years, approximately 10 thank you notes/videos
= 1 hour of volunteer work. Hours are available September through December.
Volunteers will pick up materials from the Foundation office on the Harper College
campus and can complete these tasks on their own schedule. For questions, please contact
Kristyn Meyer at kmeyer@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6468.
Date of service: Fridays throughout the semester, 8:45a-1:00p
Location of Service: Harper College
Description of opportunity: Harper's Community Relations hosts campus tour experiences for students in 4th -
8th grade. Tour guides are needed to bring groups to different activities located
across campus. All tour guides will receive training before their first tour dates.
Tours are on Fridays from 8:45 am - 1 pm. Volunteers will receive a Subway box lunch.
For many students this is their first experience on a college campus. We provide a
great experience and have fun!
Description of opportunity: Access & Disability Services (ADS) is looking for students willing to volunteer their
time to attend classes where we have a student who needs notes taken for them. The
volunteer would attend the in-person class when the instructor is lecturing to take
notes. They would then upload the digital notes or take pictures of handwritten notes
and upload them. The volunteer notetaker would not be responsible for any coursework
and would not receive credit for the course. We are looking for reliable, responsible,
and good notetakers to assist our students in ADS.
Sign up information: Click here to apply to serve as a notetaker
Listing of external service opportunities for students
The following organizations have requested volunteers for their organization or event.
These opportunities are not affiliated with Harper College, but can count toward your
Harper Promise service hours.
Clearbrook Respite - Many opportunities throughout the semester
Date of service: See below for a variety of events throughout the semester
Location of Service: Clearbrook Respite - Arlington Heights
Description of opportunities: Upcoming Event - Clearbrook 5K Run/Walk 2023 Step it Up for Clearbrook Volunteer Information There are many ways to volunteer at Step it Up for Clearbrook on Saturday, September
23. Here are a few of the areas you can help:
T-shirt Tent: Distributing t-shirts to walkers/runners Course Marshalls: Direct walkers/runners along the route Water stations: We have 2 water stops throughout the route Food Tent: Hand out food to walkers/runners Fun Zone: Face painters and crafty people are needed for this family-friendly area. Set-up/Tear-down: This is a great workout! Ongoing opportunity 1 - Clerical Work Volunteers assist with various clerical work such as scanning and filling, document
destruction, etc.
Ongoing opportunity 2 - Adult Day Programs Volunteers assist with various activities to enhance our individual productivity and
socialization. Would be helping them learn the IPad, playing board games, and doing
arts and crafts. All volunteers must be vaccinated to volunteer.
Many special events throughout the term - see link for details
STUDENT AMBASSADOR: *MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the community for families At-Risk *MAJOR related to working
with At-Risk population *CONNECT with Community Leaders, Mayors, Police, Educators, Resource centers, and
Service providers to support Autism Awareness *Comfortable working virtually *Research and identify resources and service providers *Make phone calls and follow-up with email *Use templates to record data and document results *Attend weekly virtual meetings (TBD per semester) *Self-motivated and self-paced to meet deadlines *Bring a fun and self-driven attitude to the program
Date of service: Thursday evening into Friday mornings
Location of Service: First United Methodist Church, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
Description of opportunities:
I am managing a PADS site, we assist the homeless every Thursday eve into Friday morning
October through April. We have a need for set-up and 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts to assist
our team.
We have had many Harper students come through the program in the past. Generally students
would contact me initially and register on our sign-up genius. Most people work 1-2
times a month for about 3-4 hours. Very easy and safe.
Please recommend that everyone initially contacts me. Email or phone is fine. Rodger Reaume FUMCAH - PADS site director cell 630-220-0914
Did you know that it takes a lot of volunteers to put on the Santa Hustle? Groups,
Teams, Charities and individuals are welcome to be a part of the excitement of this
holiday tradition, benefiting Cal's Angels.
Volunteers help make the Santa Hustle possible for the athletes to compete in a fun,
safe, and organized way. We believe that those of you who give your time and energy
to help support the Santa Hustle should be treated as well as, if not better than,
the participants.
We work hard to make sure that you receive the resources necessary to be a successful
volunteer, that you’re safe, as comfortable as possible, and that you have a great
time outside with us and the participants in Chicago, Illinois!
Did you know that it takes a lot of volunteers to put on the Halloween Hustle 5K and
Kids Dash? Groups, Teams, Charities and individuals are welcome to be a part of the
excitement of this holiday tradition.
Volunteers help make the Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Dash possible for the athletes
to compete in a fun, safe, and organized way. We believe that those of you who give
your time and energy to help support the Halloween Hustle should be treated as well
as, if not better than, the participants.
We work hard to make sure that you receive the resources necessary to be a successful
volunteer, that you’re safe, as comfortable as possible, and that you have a great
time outside with us and the participants in Palatine, IL.
Date of service: Mondays or Tuesdays throughout the term
Location of Service: 1111 Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove
Description of opportunities:
Help count toys for children in crisis. OMNI Youth Services holds a toy drive every
year. OMNI partners with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
to provide home-based services that keep children safe while strengthening families
and helping them stay together. We need to get an accurate inventory of what has been
donated so far. This opportunity is scheduled based on your availability. It is only
available on Monday - Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. The address is 1111 Lake Cook Road
in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Date of service: Various opportunities through the year
Location of Service: Palatine Park District
Description of opportunity: We provide a number of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Each opportunity
will list the opportunity, expectations and additional information needed. Please
register on our volunteer website and make sure to create a profile, sign the volunteer
waiver, consent to and submit a background check and read and sign off on the volunteer
manual. Here are some upcoming events we need your help!
Description of opportunity: The 1:1 Literacy tutoring program provides individual instruction based on the interests
and inspirations of each student. Our trained tutors provide motivating and purposeful
lessons designed to keep our students engaged and learning both during sessions and
when extending activities at home.
The 1:1 Math tutoring program uses a multi-sensory, strength-based approach to build
confidence and success for our students. Our research-based curriculum encompasses
a variety of strategies and techniques to ensure that every student can be successful
when learning math.
Sign up information: Click here for more information and to sign up
Description of opportunity: Volunteers will be visiting Hospice patients at Nursing Home or Assisted Living to
provide patient with companionship. Most volunteers play music, play games, read a
story, sit outside with patient or whatever brings patient comfort. Office help is also available for those uncomfortable with entering a facility. Helping Bereavement coordinator with phone calls or letters.
Sign up information: Please call 224-209-0354 if interested to discuss
Description of opportunity: Clean Up – Give Back facilitates trash cleanup campaigns that are helpful to the
community and the environment. We establish chapters for on-going cleanup. We operate
a national “Flexible Service Programs” that allows individuals to earn service hours
for work, school or court.
Sign up information: For more information and to sign up, Click Here
Location of Service: LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care - Wheeling
Description of opportunity: Hospice volunteers have the opportunity to meet and work with local hospice patients.
Patients are visited at their family home or nursing home. Volunteers can work with
patients to provide companionship, play music for them or assist them with writing
cards to family and friends. There are many different activities a hospice volunteer
can participate in. For volunteers who may not feel comfortable working directly with
hospice patients yet, you can assist hospice staff with administrative tasks in our
office in Wheeling.
Description of opportunity: Clothing Closet is available weekly for volunteer hours. We offer clothing to our
clients from our closet with donations we receive daily. Your role would be to help
organize the closet. Shifts are Monday-Friday either 8:30-11:00 am or 12:30-2:30pm.
Food Pantry is available weekly for volunteer hours. We offer food from our pantry
to our clients and people in need with donations we receive. Your role would be to
help organize the pantry by date of food expiring, bag food requests from clients,
and to put new donations away. Shifts are Monday-Friday either 8:30-11:00am or 12:30-2:30pm.
PADS overnight shelters are available for volunteer hours. We host through various
church networks a few different sites that people experiencing homeless can come stay,
get a meal, and rest overnight weekly. Each night has various shifts started around
5pm all through 7am the next morning. If you are a night person who wants to help
your community this is a great option for you
Sign up information: Click here to find opportunities
Northwest Suburban Recreation Association - assist programs for people with special
needs
Location of Service: Northwest Suburban Recreation Association
Description of opportunity: At NWSRA, children and adults with disabilities make friends, have fun, be included,
go new places, learn new things, and celebrate their lives! Formed in 1974 to provide
recreation services to individuals with disabilities, NWSRA is an extension of 17
member park districts within the northwest suburbs of Chicago. NWSRA is the largest
of all special recreation associations and is a leader among peers with over 14,000
program registrations in more than 2,000 programs annually.
We are always seeking volunteers to assist in our therapeutic recreation programs.
These programs range from sports, fitness, arts, crafts, music, and general leisure.
During your volunteer interview, you will discuss what type of programs interest you
the most! We want to make this a great experience for you as well.
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. The Volunteer Coordinator will contact
you as soon as possible through e-mail to confirm that you have been accepted to the
volunteer team and that you have been placed in your preferred program. Volunteer
applications are processed once per week, please allow at least 5 business days for
your application to be processed.
Description of opportunity: All Community Events hosts races in the area all throughout the fall season. This
opportunity allows you to gain some volunteer experience to add to your resume. Some
examples of tasks are assisting with registration, helping at a water station, and
more!
Sign up information: Email Erin for more information and to sign up
Description of opportunity: Our Adoption Center is located in the Petco at 49 W Rand Rd, Arlington Hts. General
tasks include but are not limited to:
*Socializing kittens and cats *Light kennel cleaning *Basic care such as feeding and grooming
Tasks will coincide with comfort level
Our TNR Program is in the field. You will work along side a senior Trapper, they are
your mentor. You will learn how to: * humanely trap, sterilize and return feral (wild) cats. You would also be speaking to people in the community on the benefits of TNR under
the guidance of your Mentor.
To Volunteer please complete the Volunteer Application under the Documents Tab on
our website www.feralfelineproject.org
Sign up information: For more information and to sign up, click here
Description of opportunity: Volunteers have the opportunity to help shelters animals by walking dogs, playing
with cats, or helping with special events & photography. Volunteers are needed during
the day on weekdays and Saturdays.
All volunteer opportunities will take place at the McHenry County Animal Control building,
at 100 N. Virginia Street in Crystal Lake
Sign up information: For more information and to sign up, click here
Description of opportunity: This volunteer opportunity is to take care of our no-kill, cage-free kitties and
the shelter. You may tidy the cat and kitten areas, feed and water them, clean litter
boxes, and generally make sure all the areas are clean.
You may sign up for a standard, weekly schedule or just grab shifts as it fits your
schedule. If you are interested, please go to the website, click "Volunteer" and then
click "Volunteer Application" . We will then reach out and provide you an online signup
link for a quick and simple signup experience.
Available Days / Hours: Weekdays - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekends (Sat and Sun) - 9:00 am-noon
Sign up information: For more information and to sign up, click here
Description of opportunity: The Once & Again Resale Shop is looking for volunteers to assist with sorting, pricing,
and organizing donations. Profits go to supporting the Frisbie Senior Center's mission
of providing support to older adults. Hours are Tues-Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, however
shifts can be adjusted to the volunteer's schedule
If these opportunities do not work with your schedule, you can view a list of local volunteer organizations here. These organizations often need volunteers on an ongoing basis. An additional
source of volunteer opportunities throughout the northwest suburbs can be found here. Finally, this site provides online options for students looking to get community service hours.
