Volunteer Opportunities

Program: Food Market

Volunteer Position

assist clients
stock shelves
sort donations
package bulk foods for distribution
pick up donations at area retailers
register clients

When:
Many shifts are scheduled as convenient for volunteers between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays 8:30 am to noon.

Wednesday mornings: 8:00 - noon
Thursday evenings: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Where:
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

PRC Southeast
649 Blackhawk Drive
Westmont, IL

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

Program: Clothing Connections

Volunteer Position
Sort and hang donated (clean) clothing. Help families shop and check out. See specific responsibilities and times on the form.

Where:
People's Resource Center
201 S. Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
- or -
PRC Southeast
649 Blackhawk Drive
Westmont, IL 60559

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

Program: Adult and Family Literacy

Volunteer Position
Volunteers either assist in an on-going English class or tutor adults one-on-one in English or basic academics. No foreign language skill required. Free orientation and materials provided. Regular in-service workshops available.

When/Where:
Classes are morning or evening at Megan Bradshaw Learning Center, 201 Naperville Rd.
, Wheaton, IL. Tutorials are at various locations and times arranged to suit tutor and student. Several locations--check with director. See specific responsibilities and times on the form.

Volunteer Position
Volunteers can assist helping clients with language and computer skills.

When:
Days/times vary.

Where:
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL
in the Megan Bradshaw Learning Center

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

Program: Computer Training and Computer Access

Volunteer Position
Computer Service Representative

When:
During Food Market hours

Where:
PRC 201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Volunteer Position
Computer instructor to teach basic computer skills in a classroom setting. Especially need Spanish-speaking instructors.

When:
Usually nights and weekends

Where:
In neighborhood community resource centers at various locations in DuPage County

Volunteer Position
Skilled PC technician to recondition and repair computers.

When:
As needed

Where:
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Volunteer Position
Help with special projects

When:
As needed

Where:
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Volunteer Position
Database Developer SQL and/or Access

When:
As needed

Where:
Home &
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Volunteer Position
Marketing as a Site Advocate

When:
As Needed

Where:
Home &
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form and indicate an interest in Computer Literacy.

Program: Job Assistance

Volunteer Position
Business Planning and Employer Contacts for a Job Training Program
Job coach. Duties include:

Assisting clients with one-on-one coaching
Helping clients with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, job search skills
Providing referrals to help overcome obstacles to employment

When:
A.S.A.P.

Where:
Home &
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

-or-

PRC Southeast
649 Blackhawk Dr
Westmont, IL

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

Program: PRC Arts Studio

Volunteer Position
Support various art related activities. See specific responsibilities and times on the form. When:
Many shifts are scheduled as convenient for volunteers between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays 8:30 am to noon.

Volunteer Position: The People’s Resource Center People's Art Program is looking for volunteers to teach weekly after school classes. We have openings at two locations:

Naperville Madison School

Woodridge Neighborhood Resource Center

Days are flexible, classes are from 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Both sites need a teacher to work with junior high aged children

You must have experience working with kids and have a reliable mode of transportation. Creativity is a plus!

We also need volunteers to help out with our Family Art class at the Wheaton PRC on Saturdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Lisa Doyle at 630.682.5402 or email her at ldoyle@peoplesrc.org.

Where:
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

Program: PRC

Volunteer Position
Lead or participate in planning and committees for Fund Raising Events

When:
Many options.
People's Resource Center, 201 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton
-or-
PRC Southeast 649 Blackhawk Drive Westmont, IL

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

Program: PRC Office

Volunteer Position
Special events projects, data entry.

When:
Anytime between 8 am and 4 pm., Mon. - Thurs.

Where:
PRC
201 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL

Next Step:
Please fill out Volunteer Application Form

For additional questions about volunteering, please contact our volunteer coordinator at 630-682-5402 or e-mail

volunteers@peoplesrc.org