Still MANY impactful ways to volunteer in the shelter

Volunteer Opportunities

We have almost reached the half way point through the regular shelter season but it's not too late to pick up a shift. 

SITE COVERAGE OPENINGS

Day: Monda
Week: 4^th
Site: First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park
Shift(s): 1^st (6:30pm – 10:30pm) 2^nd (10:30pm – 5:00am) and 3^rd (5:00am – 7:30am)
1^st (need 5 volunteers)   2^nd (need 2 volunteers) 3^rd (need 4 volunteers) 

Day: Tuesday
Week: 5^th
Site: Oak Park Temple, 1235 N. Harlem Avenue, Oak Park
Shift(s): 3^rd (5:00am – 7:30am)
1^st (Site captain + 4 volunteers) 2^nd (need 2 volunteers) 3^rd (Site captain + need 4 volunteers)

Day: Wednesday
Week: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th
Site: Grace Episcopal Church, 924 North Lake Street, Oak Park
Shift(s): 1^st (6:30pm – 10:30pm) 2^nd (10:30pm – 5:00am) and 3^rd (5:00am – 7:30am)
1^st (need 4 volunteers) 2^nd (need 2 volunteers) 3^rd (need 4 volunteers)

Day: Friday
Week: 1^st, 2^nd, 5^th
Site: St. John Lutheran, 305 S Circle Avenue, Forest Park
Shift(s): 1^st (6:30pm – 10:30pm) 2^nd (10:30pm – 5:00am) and 3^rd (5:00am – 7:30am)
1^st (need 2 volunteers) 2^nd (need 2 volunteers) 3^rd (need 2 volunteers)

Day: Saturday
Week: 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th
Site: St. Mary of Celle, 1428 S. Wesley Avenue, Berwyn
Shift: 3^rd (5:00am – 7:30am)
(need 4 volunteers)

Day: Sunday

Week: all 5 weeks
Site: St. Christopher Episcopal
Shifts: 1^st (6:30pm – 10:30pm) 2^nd (10:30pm – 5:00am) and 3^rd (5:00am – 7:30am)
1^st (need 2 volunteers) 2^nd (need 2 volunteers) 3^rd (need 4 volunteers) 

MEAL PROVIDER OPENINGS:

Only 3 breakfast shifts on the rare 5^th week of the month remain unfilled. 
5^th Wednesday Breakfast for 60 people, at Grace Episcopal in Oak Park. ONLY NEEDED ON 1/30/19
5^th Saturday Breakfast for 60 people, at St. Mary of Celle in Berwyn. ONLY NEEDED ON 12/29/18 and 3/30/19
5^th Sunday Breakfast for 20 people, at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oak Park. ONLY NEEDED ON 12/30/18 and 3/31/19

Please click HERE to view our Sign-Up Genius to see and sign up for meal slots.

Please email volunteer@housingforward.org to learn more.