HOW… To Make a Difference
Housing Opportunities for Women
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in our work! The following volunteer positions are currently available. Please indicate your interest and availability by filling out and submitting the attached Volunteer Application*. We look forward to hearing from you!
CAREER PLANNING, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Instructor Computer Skills - Work one-on-one with participants at HOW’s Center for Working Women to build their word processing, internet job search and Microsoft application skills (including Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours,
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Minimum commitment: Once a week for 6 months.
Location: 6361 N. Broadway.
Instructor Creating an Effective Resume - Assist HOW’s career services participants to maximize the impact of their resume by leading a small group or individual workshop.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Minimum commitment: Once a week for 6 months.
Location: 6361 N. Broadway.
Career Mentors - Host a discussion group to talk about the day-to-day expectations, challenges and rewards of your profession! Nursing, Administrative and Human Resources, Customer Service, Probation and Security, and Small Business mentors are in high demand.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Minimum commitment: Twice a month for 6 months.
Location: 6361 N. Broadway.
Workplace Skills Tutors - Help participants become comfortable with workplace math, reading comprehension, writing and problem solving. This knowledge will also help some participants earn their GED.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Minimum commitment: Twice a month for
6 months.
Locations: 6361 N. Broadway; 1607 W. Howard. Additional location and times may be arranged depending upon participant and volunteer need/availability (e.g. Chicago Public Library).
Instructor Career Workshops - Lead a workshop of up to 10 participants on a number of career-centered topics, from dressing for success to managing stress. Your knowledge and expertise can help others take the next step in their career journeys.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours,
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday or Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Minimum commitment: Once a month for 6 months.
Location: 6361 N. Broadway.
Financial Management Counselor - Make a life-long impact by assisting clients to set personal financial goals and gain management skills. Help participants create a workable household budget, complete payment agreement forms when in arrears for rent, and learn how to save for the future.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday—Thursday,
Fridays, 9 a.m.—6 p.m. or Saturdays, 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Minimum commitment: Twice a month for 6 months
Locations: 1607 W. Howard.
CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Child Care Assistant - Provide supervision of children while their mothers participate in groups and workshops. Assist with art projects, homework or games while ensuring a safe play space for 5-7 children aged 10 and under steps away from the groups and workshops. Two Assistants will work together during each time slot.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours,
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday or Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Minimum commitment: Twice per month for 6 months.
Locations: 6361 N. Broadway; 1607 W. Howard.
After-School Tutors - Help elementary, middle and high-school students successfully complete their homework and learn vital sills. Volunteer tutors will meet once a week with students at HOW, and in coordination with the organization’s Child and Youth Specialists.
Available time slots: Monday - Thursday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Minimum commitment: Once a week for 6 months.
Location: 1607 W. Howard.
RESEARCH
Research Assistant - Your research skills can help HOW in a variety of ways. Researchers will assess community needs and statistics, assist with prospective funding research, identify staff development opportunities, or locate comparative organizational data.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday (in office)
Minimum commitment: Twice per month for 6 months.
Location: 1607 W. Howard; option to work from home once project parameters are finalized.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Legal Clinic Assistant - Process intake paperwork once a month during a free legal clinic. Volunteer attorneys meet individually with clients to consult on a variety of topics. You can help by greeting clients and assisting them with completing an intake form prior to meeting with the attorney.
Available time slot: First and Third Tuesdays of each month, 6-9 p.m.
Minimum commitment: Once a month for 6 months.
Location: 1607 W. Howard.
Office and Administrative Assistant - Help HOW’s busy staff of more than 40 with file creation and organization, envelope stuffing, copying and more. Your skills will help HOW keep up with day-to-day administrative needs.
Available time slots: Scheduled periods of a minimum of 2 hours, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Minimum commitment: Twice per month for 6 months.
Locations: 6361 N. Broadway; 1607 W. Howard.
MAINTENANCE & BEAUTIFICATION
Special Projects - Assist HOW’s Housing Development team beautify and maintain its three residential facilities and its program and administrative offices by scheduling a service day. Activities can include but are not limited to painting, landscaping and light renovation, depending upon volunteer interest, skill level and availability.
Available time slots and locations: TBD with HOW in advance. Group service projects available.
FUND DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
Gala Dinner and Auction Intern - Go behind the scenes to learn all the ins and outs of event planning by working with HOW’s Development team. This internship will include participation in planning meetings, helping to build both silent and live auctions, sponsorship development and event logistics. A guaranteed fundraising resume builder!
Available time slots: Second Wednesday of each month, November—May,
8 a.m.—9:30 a.m. for committee meetings; In-office hours, Fridays, January—May,
10 a.m.—5 p.m. (additional hours as available in April and May). Friday, May 7th, 2010 and Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Location: 1607 W. Howard (office); Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum (day-of event venue).
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