http://www.uw-mc.org Information provided by United Way of Metropolitan Chicago en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:48:40 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 http://www.uw-mc.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/000/006/819/6819635.jpg Glencoe Youth Services (GYS) is a non-profit teen drop in center located in Glencoe IL. The kids who utilize our facility are navigating through those 4 difficult years of high school and are dealing with increasing pressures from their peers and school. GYS offers these kids a safe, stress free ... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:44 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347939391.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347939391.html The Center for Economic Progress is looking for volunteers interested in building skills, meeting new people, and working one-on-one with low-income families to help them move toward financial security. To volunteer at our tax preparation sites: No experience is necessary—choose a position to ... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:44 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10348089810.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10348089810.html Spend 2 hours a week teaching English to an immigrant or refugee. Teach basic day-to day information such as transportation, directions, bills, social interaction skills, etc Our student's have a range of English abilities and need help improving their language skills. You would meet here at the ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:01:39 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347810726.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347810726.html Volunteer would assist adult day health care clients to participate in games, and arts and crafts, and also engage clients in conversation. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347532582.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347532582.html Knitting, crocheting, sewing and general craft class teachers are needed. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347531416.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347531416.html Volunteer would help seniors file for annual Circuit Breaker benefits. This involves an understanding of Circuit Breaker requirements and deadlines. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347533059.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347533059.html Groups and individuals are welcome. Entertainment can include singing, dancing, performing magic and similar presentations. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347530726.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347530726.html With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it may be hard to imagine a child living through the holidays without receiving a gift or without the gift of a loving family. But there are too many children who are living through this holiday without the warmth of a family to call their o ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347318154.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347318154.html Children’s Home + Aid protects, educates and counsels children, youth and families to improve their lives. The Metropolitan Region serves over 2,000 children through programs including Foster Care, Residential Treatment, Early Childhood Care + Education, Intact Family Services and Youth Service ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347318651.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347318651.html Making Mentoring Meaningful (MMM), also known as Mentoring Children of Prisoners, is a mentoring program that matches youth ages 4-18 years old, who have an incarcerated parent, with a volunteer mentor for social and recreational support. Commitment: Two (2) outings/month for at least one yea ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347658381.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347658381.html We are currently recruiting mentors for our School Based Programs. Program Information: Mentors will be matched with a child (in 4th-6th grades) on a one-on-one basis once a week at a particular school for the academic year (usually from October-June). Together the mentor and the mentee do hom ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347659749.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347659749.html Volunteer would teach basic square dancing to seniors. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347532303.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347532303.html Volunteer would teach basic stepper dances to senior participants. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347531907.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10347531907.html Volunteer with our Caring Hearts Adult Day Care program! This program is designed to offer a supportive, stimulating social outlet for Seniors with mild to moderate Dementia, offering daily activities including exercise, arts & crafts, reminiscence, games, etc. The program runs Monday through Th ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:58:15 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10346686278.html http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/chicago/org/opp/10346686278.html