Volunteers Needed at the Ryan Education Center of the Art Institute of Chicago
Do you enjoy working with students and young people? If so, The Art Institute of Chicago’s Student Programs division is looking for volunteer School Group Greeters and Studio Assistants for the coming school year. School Group Greeters work in a team one day per week helping to facilitate the entry of both docent-led and self-guided groups in the Ryan Education Center. They also oversee lunch groups and play an important role in welcoming school children to the museum. Volunteer Studio Assistants help professional artists conduct hands-on studio activities for school groups. As integral members of the Student Programs division, both School Group Greeters and Studio Assistants are encouraged to attend the division’s educational activities. For more information or to fill out a volunteer application form, please email aicdocent@artic.edu

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The John G. Shedd Aquarium is seeking regular Guest Engagement volunteers
Do you enjoy working with Children? Would you like to learn more about the fascinating world of Aquatic Life and help educate others about it? If you answered yes, then the Guest Engagement position at Shedd Aquarium would be a perfect fit for you. John G. Shedd Aquarium is seeking regular Guest Engagement volunteers to interpret throughout the aquarium. A Guest Engagement volunteer would assist with a variety of tasks around the aquarium including:
The expected commitment for a weekday volunteer would be 1-day per week (i.e. every Monday or every Wednesday) for at least 6-month and a weekend volunteer would be every other weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) for at lest 1-year. We have morning and afternoon shifts available. There are no evening shifts available.
This is a great opportunity to get non-profit work experience and a foot-in-the-door with the aquarium.

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Metropolitan Tenants Organization
Volunteer Hotline Counselor
Goal: The Metropolitan Tenants Organization has a mission to organize, educate, and empower tenants to have a voice in decisions that affect the affordability and availability of safe and decent housing for all.  Tenants throughout Chicago call our hotline seeking advice on their rights. The role of the hotline counselor is to educate and empower tenants to exercise their legal rights.
Duties and Responsibilities:    •    Listen to tenant issues;    •    Assist callers in developing a strategy to solve their problem;   •    Refer tenants to appropriate agencies;   •    Send out written materials to callers;   •    Maintain knowledge of current laws;   •    Learn updates as new laws are passed;   •    Identify potential supporters
Qualifications:   •    Ability to clearly communicate legal information;   •    Ability to learn and become familiar with Chicago’s residential tenant laws;  
•    Implement MTO’s mission statement;   •    Excellent customer service skills
Availability:   •    Volunteer shifts are available between 1-5pm Monday-Friday;   •    We can be flexible with volunteers availability
Benefits:   •    Occasional pizza;   •    CTA fare cards;   •    Free admission to MTO’s events (Annual Meeting, Leadership development trainings, etc.);   •    Free MTO Membership;   •    Access to all of MTO’s resources; •    Resume Building

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Bucharest Christian Academy Seeks Director
We are an international Christian school in Bucharest, Romania, that is currently searching for a director (interim and/or long-term). We are trying to advertise this position opening wherever possible so we can locate the person God would have us to hire. The position is NOT salaried and the person would need to come through a mission sending agency and with full financial support.

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Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network
Court Watch Volunteer training  will be held on January 26, 28, 29. 
For more information, please contact Megan@batteredwomensnetwork.org or call 312-750-0730.  

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Corazon a Corazon Volunteers Needed

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CASA of Cook County
…because every child deserves a safe permanent home

Become an Advocate to Help Children in Our Communities
CASA of Cook County speaks up in court for abused and neglected children and ensures that children live in safe, permanent homes. CASA of Cook County’s trained volunteers research cases and communicate with children and other involved parties to provide valuable information to the court. Judges rely on this additional information to make the best decisions about children’s futures.

Many children in foster care have challenges with education, and CASA volunteers play a vital role in advocating for specialized education services, tutoring, or alternative education.  As a retired teacher, you are keenly aware of how to navigate through a school system and may be more knowledgeable about certain behaviors to investigate.  Your insight is valuable, and a child could truly benefit from having you be their Advocate!

If you are unable to become an Advocate, you can still become involved by volunteering through the CASA Friends Network. CFN has a special events committee and an outreach committee to help bring awareness to the community. If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities, please visit our website or call us.  We are willing to come speak to organizations that would like to partner with us.

In addition to volunteering for CASA of Cook County as an Advocate or a Friend, there are other ways to support the needs of abused and neglected children in our communities.  CASA of Cook County also depends on the generosity of individuals like you and appreciates donations or help with in-kind services.