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Fall 2015
Continual
VOLUNTEER
PLACEMENT BOOKLET
www.bradley.edu/studentleadership
Continual Volunteer Placements
Agency: American Cancer SocietyAddress: 4234 N. Knoxville Ave.Phone Number: 309-688-3488 x3Website: www.cancer.orgContact Person: Angie SmithContact Number: 309-688-3488 x3E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To eliminate cancer as a major health concern.Dates & Times Available: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pmService Projects Available: office help
Agency: Alzheimer’s Association Address: 612 W Glen Ave., Peoria, IL Phone Number: 309-681-1100Website: alz.org/illinoiscentral Contact Person: Kari GabbertContact Number: 309-681-1100 x202E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.Dates & Times Available: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pmService Projects Available: Planning the Walk to End Alzheimer's events in Pekin and Peoria. Also, helping to design literature. Individuals will also help ensure local community members and businesses are educated about our event as well as our programs and services. During Walk season opportunities to work our events will become available.
Agency: The Center for Prevention of AbuseAddress: 720 W. Joan Ct. Peoria, IL 61614Phone Number: 309-691-0551Website: www.centerforpreventionofabuse.orgContact Person: Gary Nester, Volunteer/Donation CoordinatorContact Number: 309-691-0551E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To build a safe, peaceful community.Dates & Times Available: flexible; can work with students to make a convenient time for them to work on volunteer projects.Service Projects Available: building and yard maintenance, sort clothing, clerical and office support, food and clothing drive, help with holiday children’s party, deep clean our shelter kitchen.
Agency: Children’s HomeAddress: 2130 N. Knoxville Ave. Phone Number: 309-685-1047Website: www.chail.orgContact Person: Craig Mitchell (Volunteer Coordinator)Contact Number: 309-687-7411E-mail Address: [email protected]
Agency Mission: Giving children a childhood and future by protecting them, teaching them, and healing them and by building strong communities and loving families.Dates & Times Available: Starting late August/early September Wednesday and Thursday 4:30-6:30pmService Projects Available: During our Good Beginnings Program’s parenting groups on the Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4:30-6:30pm childcare assistance is needed for young children usually 0-3 years old. Must fill out a volunteer application at www.chail.org. Craig contacts volunteers once he receives the applications.
Agency: Children’s Hospital of Illinois School ProgramAddress: 530 NE Glen Oak Ave Peoria IL 61637Phone Number: 309-624-0235Website: www.childrenshostpitalof illinois.orgContact Person: Paula ScottE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-624-0235Agency Mission: As a premiere children’s healthcare system, we address the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of pediatric patientsDates & Times Available: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm during the school yearService Projects Available: Tutoring of patients in kindergarten-12 th grade who are in the hospital and some clerical duties
Agency: Center for Youth and Family SolutionsAddress: 2610 W. Richwoods, Peoria IL 61604Phone Number: 309-323-6632Website: www.cyfsolutions.orgContact Person: Sue HirschmanE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-323-6632Agency Mission: Strive to engage and serve children and families in need with dignity, compassion and respect by building upon individual and community strengths to resolve life challenges togetherDates & Times Available: 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH 3:30-4:30Service Projects Available: Assistance with a reading program with residential youth boys aged 6-13. Volunteer would help a youth with reading and comprehensionDates & Times Available: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmService Projects Available: Assist our foster care staff nurse with some office workDates & Times Available: 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-8pmService Projects Available: Childcare for foster children while foster caregivers attend support groupDates & Times Available: TBD – would vary according to schedule of individuals involvedService Projects Available: Visiting or transporting a senior citizen who is in need of companionship
Agency: Common PlaceAddress: 514 S. Shelley St., Peoria, 61605Phone Number: 309-674-3315Website: www.commonplacepeoria.orgContact Person: Helen JenkinsE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-674-3315
Agency Mission: The mission of Common Place is to embrace diversity and improve lives through education and family support.Dates & Times Available: September 21, 2015 – May 2016Service Projects Available: After school tutoring for grades K-12
Agency: Crittenton CentersAddress: 442 W. John Gwynn Jr. Ave., Peoria, Il 61605Phone Number: 309.674.0105Website: Crittentoncenters.orgContact Person: Jennifer SimmonsE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309.674.0105 ext. 210Agency Mission: to protect and to nurture children and familiesDates & Times Available: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. in two hour incrementsService Projects Available:
Assist with developmentally appropriate activities Provide nurturing, loving care to infants and children Engage in meaningful play with infants and children Support families by providing safe child care
Agency: EP!CAddress: 1913 West Townline Road, Peoria, IL 61615Phone Number: 309-691-3800Website: http://epicpeoria.org/Contact Person: Astrid N. StewartE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-689-3611Agency Mission: To enrich the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our vision is to see a world where people with developmental disabilities, are respected, engaged in community life, and have every opportunity to achieve their personal best. Families, guardians and advocates have the knowledge, resources, and support they need to provide the best life for their loved ones with disabilities.Dates & Times Available: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Towline facility and 3:00 p, to 8:00 pm at our group homes throughout the Peoria area.Service Projects Available:* Helping to create downtime activities for individuals in our Work Skills area.* Going out into the community with our individuals during different outings.* Spending some quality time with the individuals at the group homes.* Spending time with the Host Family Power Team club on Thursday afternoons or going on vacations with our Host Family crew.* Help to clean up EP!C grounds, closing down the greenhouse, painting the greenhouse* Assist the Marketing and Development department.* Help with weekly outings, activities class and art class* Clerical and Accounting volunteer* Come help during our exercise, cooking, nutritional, and computer classes.
Agency: East Bluff Community CenterAddress: 512 E. Kansas Peoria, IL 61603Phone Number: 309-648-9645Website: under construction N/AContact Person: Fr. Tom Stone
Contact Number: 309-648-9645E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To provide a safe environment for the conduct of recreational, educational and community building activities for the residents of the East Bluff neighborhood with a concentration on programs for children and youth.Dates & Times Available: week day evenings and SaturdaysService Projects Available: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-9pm a program for high school boys consisting of basketball, homework assistance and dinner. Design and implementation of Saturday morning activities for grade school boys and girls including lunch.
Agency: ELITE Youth OutreachAddress: 600 NE Water StreetPhone Number: 309-648-3445Website: www.eliteyp.orgContact Person: Sherry CannonE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-282-1510Agency Mission: Working with young students through adults, to build leaders, improve school and community culture, and positively affect neighborhoods, by instilling respect and desired skills for communication and employment success.Dates & Times Available: Monday-Saturday times flexibleService Projects Available: Working with young people ages 12-18, tutoring and mentoring in school/and or after
Agency: Family House Inc.Address: 1339 E. Nebraska Ave, Peoria, IL 61603Phone Number: 309-685-5300Website: www.familyhousepeoria.orgContact Person: Keke OdomContact Number: 309-685-5300E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To provide affordable, home-like accommodations for families of hospital patients and individuals receiving outpatient care in our community.Dates & Times Available: year roundService Projects Available: Guest meal preparation, building and grounds cleanup (when weather allows), event volunteering for setup and cleanup
Agency: First United Methodist Church-PeoriaAddress: 116 NE. Perry Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603Phone Number: 309-673-3641Website: www.fumcpeoria.orgContact Person: Cindy Schairer-KesslerE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-673-3641 ext. 138Agency Mission: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Peoria and the world.Dates & Times Available: Wednesday evenings 6:30- 8:00 A.M.; Saturday morning 10-11:30 A.M.Service Projects Available: Lead children’s Bible Lessons – Kids ages 5-12
Agency: Foster Grandparent ProgramAddress: 2219 S. Idaho St., PeoriaPhone Number: -Website: -Contact Person: Stephanie GreenE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309 495 1651Agency Mission: -Dates & Times Available: -Service Projects Available: Helping with the Foster Grandparent Program
Agency: Forest Park Nature CenterAddress: 5809 N. Forest Park Dr. Peoria Heights, IL 61616Phone Number: 309-686-3360Website: www.peoriaparks.orgContact Person: Kristi ShoemakerE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-686-3360Agency Mission: Forest Park Nature Center nurtures an enhanced awareness, appreciation, enjoyment and understanding of the natural world though programs, facilities and products. We strive to produce environmentally sensitive citizensDates & Times Available: Mon.-Sat. 9am to 5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pmService Projects Available: Help with events, programs, trail maintenance, and habitat restoration work. Please call ahead to arrange times for groups and individual volunteers. A Peoria Park District volunteer application or a special event waiver is needed to volunteer.
Agency: Girl Scouts of Central IllinoisAddress: 1103 W. Lake Ave. Peoria, IL 61614Phone Number: 309-282-0813Website: www.getyourgirlpower.orgContact Person: Kaite NolanE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-688-8671 x1407 or 309-214-1374Agency Mission: Build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better placeDates & Times Available: All year roundService Projects Available: Fall product sale, cookie sale, girls programs, program supply prep
Agency: Greater Peoria Family YMCAAddress: 7000 N. Fleiming LnPhone Number: 309-692-7631Website: www.peoriaymca.orgContact Person: Kristina HohstadtE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-692-7631 Ext 221Agency Mission: Put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for allDates & Times Available: Monday-Friday 3:30 P.M. -6:00 P.M.
Service Projects Available: Tutoring and mentoring the participants of the teen REACH program. Teen REACH activities include homework help, STEM, music, dance, life skills education, and many service-learning opportunities throughout the year.
Agency: Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria AreaAddress: 804 West Main StreetPhone Number: 309-676-6729x2Website: habitatpeoria.orgContact Person: Jessica MartinEmail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-676-6729x2Agency Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.Dates and Times Available: Fridays and Saturdays from 8am-12pmService Projects Available: Habitat for Humanity has opportunities to volunteer in both our ReStore and on site at our builds. Projects at the ReStore include helping to organize and clean the ReStore, decorating the front windows, and painting. Projects at our build sites include everything from cleaning and painting to putting up walls. It all depends on where we are in the progress of the houses!
Agency: Harbor Light HospiceAddress: 3000 North Main St, East Peoria, ILPhone Number: 309-698-3060Website: www.harborlighthospice.comContact Person: Patti PolkContact Number: 309-698-3060E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: The mission of Harbor Light Hospice is to facilitate access to dignified end-of- life care and quality services that allow our patients and families the hospice option to live richly, deeply and meaningfully for as long as it lasts.Dates & Times Available: Dates vary and the hours are flexibleService Projects Available:Our projects vary from direct contact with hospice patients offering companionship, indirect projects of working in our local office. We also have opportunities to work at health fairs and events at nursing homes.
Agency: Heartland Community Health ClinicAddress: 2214 N. University StreetPhone Number: 309-680-7600 and www.heartlandchc.orgContact Person: Becky Wood, Chief Development OfficerEmail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-680-7620Agency Mission: We provide accessible, high quality, comprehensive primary health care for the medically underserved, regardless of ability to pay, and conduct high quality programs in health professions education through collaborative partnerships. Dates and Times Available: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMService Projects Available: Heartland Community Health Clinic Ambassadors volunteer in the lobbies of four of our five sites
Agency: Hult Center for Healthy LivingAddress: 5215 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL 61614
Phone Number: 309-692-6650Website: www.hulthealthy.org and www.cchlpeoria.orgContact Person: Sarah Chapman, Community Outreach and Volunteer CoordinatorContact Number: 309-692-1766 ext. 212E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: We are the premier non-profit provider of comprehensive health education and wellness services for people of all ages.Dates & Times Available: VariesService Projects Available: Varies
Agency: Illinois Valley Fuller Center for HousingAddress: 1716 N UniversityPhone Number: 309-363-3737Website: www.ivfullercenter.orgContact Person: Greg WoithE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-363-3737Agency Mission: We assist Central Illinois Veteran with home repairs; yard cleanups and furnace safety checks. We do this free of charge for Veterans.Dates & Times Available: Varies; Saturdays and some weeknights.Service Projects Available: Assist with home repairs; yard cleanups; working at the concession stand at the Peoria Civic Center; fundraising events.
Agency: Junior Achievement of Central Illinois ValleyAddress: 4450 N. Prospect , Suite C6, Peoria HeightsPhone Number: 309-682-1800Website: centralillinois.ja.orgContact Person: Caitlin CurleyE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-682-1800Agency Mission: To inspire and prepare today’s young people to succeed in a global economyDates & Times Available: typically between 8am and 5pm, Monday-FridayService Projects Available: Classroom volunteering, data entry, general office work, assisting with special events
Agency: Loaves and Fish (First United Methodist Church)Address: 116 NE Perry Ave. Peoria, IL 61603Phone Number: 309-673-3641Website: www.fumcpeoria.orgContact Person: Cori SwansonContact Number: https://fumcpeoria.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3k7/ - online reservationE-mail Address: 309-673-3641Agency Mission: Our mission is to feed the hungry in an atmosphere of love and caring for each individual. Other services provided by Loaves and Fish include a worship service, clothing pantry, food pantry, adult tutoring, and medical services.Dates & Times Available: Volunteer shift 9:30-1:30 each Saturday- must sign up by phone or online form to request a spot.Service Projects Available: Volunteers will complete tasks such as serving food and beverages, bussing tables, helping at the take-home table (food pantry), helping with security, helping with clean-up, and other tasks as needed. If nursing students are
interested in assisting with our free medical clinic, also offered each Saturday, please call the church and make inquiries.
Agency: Midwest Food BankAddress:9005 N. Industrial Rd. Peoria, IL 61615Phone Number: 309-691-5270Website: www.midwestfoodbank.orgContact Person: Terri CampionContact Number: 309-691-5270E-mail Address: [email protected] & Times Available: Monday through Friday 9-4pmService Projects Available: depending upon the need it could be packaging food, Tender Mercies, Salvation Army boxes, cleaning, etc.
Agency: Neighborhood HouseAddress: 1020 S. Matthew St. Peoria, ILPhone Number: 309-674-1131Website: nhpeoria.orgContact Person: Lisa BisbeeContact Number: 309-674-1131 E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: Neighborhood House Association, established in 1896, is dedicated to providing a Safe Haven with comprehensive services that meet the social, emotional and material needs of individuals and families from infancy to the elderly. The common goal of all services is to enhance the quality of life and foster independence of those served. Dates & Times Available: Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5:30 pmService Projects Available:Child Care: after school tutoring and other various activitiesMeals on Wheels: helping prep for 900+ meals dailySeniors: Various activities, quilting, paper rolling, field trips
Agency: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s HospitalAddress: 530 NE Glen Oak, PeoriaPhone Number: 309-655-2118Website: www.osfsaintfrancis.org/saint-francisContact Person: Brenda WaremburgE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-655-4753Agency Mission: In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of LifeDates & Times Available: Varied-days and weekends, day and evening opportunitiesService Projects Available: Clinical and nonclinical assignments on and off campus with some limited number of internships. This is a minimum of a 100 hour commitment
Agency: Peoria City/County Health Department Medical Reserve CorpsAddress: 2116 N. Sheridan Road Peoria, ILPhone Number: 309-679-6020Website: www.peoriacounty.org/pcchd or www.peoriamrc.orgContact Person: Jason MarksE-Mail Address: [email protected]
Contact Number: 309-679-6020Agency Mission: The Peoria and City/County Medical Reserve Corps are a group of volunteers dedicated to building a strong, health, and prepared communityDates & Times Available: FlexibleService Projects Available:· Develop a recruitment campaign· Identify a process for translation of materials for populations with limited language proficiency/low literacy/visual impairments· Develop policies and procedures to implement populations with vulnerable needs· Identify tools for a community assessment and follow-up monitoring of public health· Develop a process to activate fact gathering/rumor control
Agency: Peoria WildsAddress: 5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights, IL 61616Phone Number: 309-686-3360Website: www.peoriawilds.orgContact Person: JD RusselE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-686-3360Agency Mission: Peoria Wilds exists to ensure the protection and restoration of biologically diverse habitats and ecosystems through volunteer stewardship of our remaining natural areasDates & Times Available: Weekends but depending on the worksite. See websiteService Projects Available: Join is at any of our regular workdays, no experience is necessary; work includes invasive species removal, seed collection, prescribed burning, and ecological monitoring
Agency: Peoria Art GuildAddress: 203 Harrison St. Peoria, IL 61602Phone Number: 309-637-2787 Website: peoriaartguild.orgContact Person: Lori Luthy or Kathy FullerContact Number: 309-677-3672E-mail Address: [email protected] or [email protected] Agency Mission: To present a diverse array of multidisciplinary contemporary art and educational programming to Central Illinois through event, exhibitions and educational studies.Dates & Times Available: 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Monday-FridayService Projects Available: Gallery assistants needed to welcome visitors, answer questions about artwork in the galleries in addition to general questions about events, classes, etc. Additional duties include answering phone calls, working on mass mailing, assisting with exhibitions and other tasks as needed. Weekend events and openings need staffed with volunteers
Agency: Peoria Park DistrictAddress: 2218 N. Prospect Rd.Phone: 309-681-2822Website: peoriaparks.orgContact Person: Brittney RichardsonE-mail Address: [email protected]: 309-681-2822
Agency Mission: To enrich life in our community through stewardship of the environment and through provision of quality recreation and leisure opportunities.Dates and times available: multipleService projects available: Peoria Wilds, Forest Park Nature Center, Peoria Zoo (Interpreters, assistant zookeeper, animal handlers), after school youth mentoring, moonlight coalition (GED program), Golf Volunteers, Coaching (lacrosse, soccer, minor (major) pony baseball, tee-ball, coach pitch, basketball)
Agency: Peoria Park District’s Forest Park Nature CenterAddress: 5809 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL 61616Phone Number: 309-686-3360 Website: www.peoriaparks.org/forest-park-nature-centerContact Person: Susie Grana IngramE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-686-3360Agency Mission: Forest Park Nature Center nurtures an enhanced awareness, appreciation, enjoyment, and understanding of the natural world by providing innovative programs, eco-conscious products, interpretive facilities, and access to high-quality natural areas. We strive to produce an environmentally sensitive citizenry who cherish Central Illinois’s unique heritage and are conscious of the fragility and beauty of life on our planet.Dates and times available: Mon-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm, occasional after-hours special events and workdays.Service Projects Available: Forest and prairie restoration projects, exhibit creation, crafts and story time, bulk mailings, tour and concert assistance, trail monitoring and maintenance, and special events.
Agency: Peoria Riverfront MuseumAddress: 222 SW Washington St. Peoria, IL 61602Phone Number: 309-863-3064Website: www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.orgContact Person: Lottie PhillipsContact Number: 309-863-3064E-Mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To inspire lifelong learning for all- connecting art, history, science and achievement through collections, exhibitions, and programs.Dates and times available: Monday-Saturday 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.Service Projects Available: Stream Table presentations, Science presentations, Museum Store, Art presentations, History presentations.
Agency: Peoria Youth for ChristAddress: 4100 N. Brandywine Dr.Phone Number: 309-826-1427Website: www.yfcpa.orgContact Person: Ryan AndersonContact Number: 309-826-1427E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.Dates & Times Available: All
Service Projects Available: Campus Life, City Life, Juvenile Justice Ministry, Internships, etc.
Agency: Prairie State Legal ServicesAddress: 331 Fulton St. #600 Peoria, IL 61602Phone Number: 309-674-9831Website: pslegal.orgContact Person: Katie JohnstonContact Number: 309-674-9831 ex 4026E-Mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To provide quality legal service to needy persons and families, at no cost, in order to help them meet their basic human needs (housing, healthcare, physical safety…)Dates & Times Available: openService Projects Available: write a monthly newsletter, manage “help desks” to help people understand and apply for public benefits programs (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid), hold workshops to train social service/special interest groups/ employees regarding these programs.
Agency: Planned Parenthood of IllinoisAddress: 705 NE Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61603Phone Number: 309-673-6911Website: www.ppil.orgContact Person: Nikki PickfordContact Number: 309-673-6911 x4004E-Mail Address: [email protected] Mission: PPIL is the leader in providing and promoting compassionate, comprehensive, reproductive health care, education and rights.Dates & Times Available: During health center hoursService Projects Available: Health Center Advocacy Volunteers
Agency: Stray Animal Midway Shelter (SAMS)Address: 328 S. Pinketon Rd. Hanna CityPhone Number: 309-565-4821Website: samsresuce.orgContact Person: Connie DavisE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-678-2538Agency Mission: reduce the number of homeless pets in central IllinoisDates & Times Available: Any TimeService Projects Available: Cleaning, Pet Socialization, yard work, and construction.
Agency: TAPS No Kill Animal ShelterAddress: 100 Taps In Pekin, IL 61554Phone Number: 309-353-8277Website: www.tapsshelter.orgContact Person: Dani MasonContact Number: 309-353-8277E-Mail Address: [email protected] Mission: TAPS is committed to providing a safe environment for homeless pets until they can be placed into permanent, loving homes. We take in and rehabilitate sick and
injured pets that have nowhere else to go, and we provide education to pet owners to ensure happier, healthier lives for companion animals.Dates & Times Available: 365 days a year from 7am-8pmService Projects Available: Dog walking, cleaning, grounds keeping, vet runs, transport from high kill shelters to TAPS, socializing and dog training, fundraising, grooming, working with cats, off site adoption volunteers.
Agency: Three Sisters ParkAddress: 17189 N. Rt. 29Phone Number: 309-360-7206Website: threesisterspark.comContact Person: Jack MorgensternContact Number: 309-360-7206E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: To provide lifelong learning opportunities in history, agriculture, and ecology for all people.Dates & Times Available: Monday thru Saturday 8 am to 5pmService Projects Available: Too numerous to list
Agency: Unity Point Health-Methodist (previously Methodist Medical Center)Address: 221 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria IL 61636Phone Number: 309-671-8242Website: www.mymethodist.netContact Person: Tammie Speck, Volunteer CoordinatorContact Number: 309-671-8242E-mail Address: [email protected] Mission: We are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare- Period!Dates & Times Available: Most openings are Mon – Fri 7am till 4pm some evening and weekend opportunities.Service Projects Available: We ask for 6-month commitment of coming a minimum of twice a month. Once a week is preferred; for a 4-hour shift. Volunteers are utilized in many different departments within the hospital. Patient Escorts, Transporter for Physical Therapy, Child Care Volunteer, Nursing Unit Volunteer, Emergency Department Volunteer, Dietetics/Food Service Volunteer
Agency: Young LifeAddress: 23 Valley Forge PlazaPhone Number: 309-886-2400Website: centralillinois.younglife.orgContact Person: Katie MinehanE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-886-2400Agency Mission: To introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faithDates & Times Available: Monday-Friday 9am-4pmService Projects Available: volunteer leading on Monday evenings
Agency: West Mark Food PantryAddress: 1420 W Moss Ave Peoria IL 61606Phone Number: 309-673-8501Website:
Contact Person: Elizabeth RichmondE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-673-8501Agency Mission: West Mark is a cooperative food pantry between Westminster Presbyterian Church and St Marks Catholic Church. The Mission is to feed those in need in the local area.Dates & Times Available: Thursdays at 1:00 Sept 17, Oct. 15, Nov 12 and Dec. 17 every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 11:30 1st Friday of the month Sept. 4, Oct2, Nov. 6 and Dec 4Service Projects Available: Help unload large food donation deliveries.
Agency: Wildlife Prairie ParkAddress: 3826 N. Taylor Road Hanna City IL 61536Phone Number: 309-676-0998Website: wildlifeprairiepark.orgContact Person: Lindsay SeiberlichE-Mail Address: [email protected] Number: 309-335-6790Agency Mission: Conservation, recreation, educationDates & Times Available: 7 days a week from 9:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.Service Projects Available: We have a wide range of areas to volunteer in including hospitality, special events, educational programs, animal care, park transportation (Train and Adventure Trek), trail guides, history, landscaping, maintenance, IT, special projects and more.
