Lydia’s Place

Available positions: The following volunteers opportunities need to be licensed 1. Cosmetologist 2. Massage Therapist 3. Nail Technician 4. Esthetician If you are not licensed and would like to volunteer in another capacity, please contact them at dbaker@lydias-place.org or 309-808-0182.. All volunteers will be provided with basic domestic violence education. Interested in these opportunities? Click here for the Read more about Lydia’s Place[…]

Labyrinth Outreach

Available positions: 1. Board member 2. Grant writing and research 3. Intern 4. Mentor a female ex-offender 5. Organize a fundraising event 6. Provide clerical work (enter data, write “thank you” notes, etc.) Opportunities to work on our future transitional properties are also open most Saturdays from 9am-2pm. Interested in these opportunities? Email info@labyrinthoutreach.org to find out Read more about Labyrinth Outreach[…]

Humane Society

Do you love working with animals? Check out the available volunteering positions at Humane Society: 1. Walking Dogs: Dogs are scheduled for three walks daily; 7:00 – 9:00 am, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, and 6:00 – 8:00 pm. If comfortable, volunteers can brush and bathe dogs during non-walk/play times. 2. Working in the cat rooms: The Read more about Humane Society[…]

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteering opportunities at Habitat for Humanity of McLean County: 1. Construction: We build on Saturday morning from 8am – 12noon. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work at the construction site (with a guardian signature). No construction experience necessary! If you are an individual, sign up online to assure space is still Read more about Habitat for Humanity[…]

Ecology Action Center

Volunteering Opportunities at EAC: 1. Special Events: Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo America Recycles Day MEGA Recycling Event Household Hazardous Waste Collection 2. Recycling: Plastic Garden Pot Recycling Program 3. Clean Water Protection Outreach 4. Storm Drain Stenciling 5. Research and writing projects 6. Landscaping and Gardening 7. Website, brochure, and newsletter content development Read more about Ecology Action Center[…]

Community Healthcare Clinic

Job description: Nursing volunteers to take patient vitals, check medications and take brief patient histories. Volunteer nurses typically volunteer for one 3-4 hour shift per week, but this schedule is very flexible. Nurses holding current license preferred. Interested in this opportunity? email amclaughlin@chcconline.org Interested in learning more? Call Mike Romagnoli, Operations Manager, at 309.888.5531

Community Cancer Center

1. Front Desk: The Front Desk Volunteers help patients find their way around the Community Cancer Center during their first visit. Volunteers will greet newly diagnosed cancer patients and family members, provide a brief orientation to the Community Cancer Center and serve as an escort to physician offices and staff locations. Our Front Desk Volunteers Read more about Community Cancer Center[…]

Children’s Discovery Museum

Volunteers spend their time interacting and playing with our visitors, help us keep the museum tidy, lead free programming and assist with with education classes in and out of the museum! All volunteers complete a 90 minute orientation and a background check (if over 18) before they join the fun. Orientations last 90 minutes. Interested Read more about Children’s Discovery Museum[…]

Boys & Girls Club

Volunteer job description: Help with after school homework, tutoring, computer learning and fun, game room/gym/outside activities, fundraisers, holiday planning, carnivals, special events, etc. Assist in promoting members interest in educational and recreational program activities. Assist and maintain proper care, upkeep and operation of equipment used in program activity areas. We ask our volunteers interested in Read more about Boys & Girls Club[…]

Bloomington Public Library

Volunteer position: Book Shoppe. Requirements for the job: 1. Accuracy is the key to successfully completing the responsibilities of this opportunity—great attention to detail is necessary for performing these duties accurately 2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions, learn assigned tasks, and adhere to prescribed routines 3. Ability to provide friendly, quality service to Read more about Bloomington Public Library[…]

Big Brothers Big Sisters

1. Community-Based Mentoring: The Community-Based setting allows for Bigs to spend time Littles exploring parks, visiting museums, taking in sporting events, catching a movie together – any place that sounds like fun to you and your Little Brother or Sister. The times and possibilities are up to you. 2. Site-Based Mentoring: The Site-Based model allows for the Read more about Big Brothers Big Sisters[…]

American Red Cross

1. National opportunities at American Red Cross: helping people in emergencies, providing half the nation’s blood supply, teaching first aid and CPR courses, delivering emergency messages to members of the military, organizing programs for the elderly and for youth. 2. Local opportunities (at Heartland): office support, working with youth initiatives, disaster and blood services. Interested Read more about American Red Cross[…]

Alternative Break Information

Alternative Fall Break: Chicago Thursday, October 9th (departing campus at 4:00pm) through Saturday, October 11th, 2014 Interested in the religious and cultural diversity of Chicago?  Want to learn more about interfaith engagement and service?  We will be spending two nights and two days in Chicago visiting Christian, Jewish, Baha’i and Muslim faith communities, and learning Read more about Alternative Break Information[…]

Dylan Overstreet: CPP Program ’14

State Farm Projects:  At State Farm I have worked on a variety of different projects this summer. I developed a Business Continuity Outbound Dialer for our department.  The dialer is the first communication after an event that causes a business interruption.  Other projects I have assisted with are; Enterprise Catastrophe Volunteer Project, CCG Hiring Process, and Read more about Dylan Overstreet: CPP Program ’14[…]