Needs From: Braves Volunteer - Bradley University

Volunteer: Create Cards for DCP Shelter Guests

Do you enjoy using your artistic or writing abilities to encourage others? 

Dream Center Peoria has a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Uplifting cards have the opportunity to bring encouragement to our guests.

Cards or notes of encouragement can be sent to the following address:

Shelter Guest

714 Hamilton Blvd

Peoria, IL 61603

*Please do not provide your last name or address on the return label. Write DCP's address as the return address.*

Please do NOT include your last name, phone number, or other pertinent information on your card/letter. 

Thank you for encouraging our guests! 

Agency: Dream Center Peoria

Do you enjoy using your artistic or writing abilities to encourage others? 

Dream Center Peoria has a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Uplifting cards have the opportunity to bring encouragement to our guests.

Cards or notes of encouragement can be sent to the following address:

Shelter Guest

714 Hamilton Blvd

Peoria, IL 61603

*Please do not provide your last name or address on the return label. Write DCP's address as the return address.*

Please do NOT include your last name, phone number, or other pertinent information on your card/letter. 

Thank you for encouraging our guests! 

Agency: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: General Tutors for After School Program

Do you like working with kids? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring excitement into education for our students? You can volunteer any weekday with our DCP Students' Tutor Program! 

A weekly commitment would be preferred but not necessary. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers have the ability to pick which day of the week works best for them. Additional information can be requested from volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. If you have a specific skill/trade that you are interested in teaching, contact the above email to learn how you can partner with us.

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below before volunteering. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you for partnering with our DCP Students after-school program! 

Agency: Dream Center Peoria

Do you like working with kids? Are you looking for an opportunity to bring excitement into education for our students? You can volunteer any weekday with our DCP Students' Tutor Program! 

A weekly commitment would be preferred but not necessary. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers have the ability to pick which day of the week works best for them. Additional information can be requested from volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org. If you have a specific skill/trade that you are interested in teaching, contact the above email to learn how you can partner with us.

Please email volunteers@dreamcenterpeoria.org with your completed application form found below before volunteering. 

There is an $8 dollar payment for background checks. You can make your payment on our website by clicking the donation button and adding "background check" in the note section OR drop off the amount with your volunteer application. The DCFS background check on the third page of the application does need to have a physical signature— it can not be electronically signed.

Thank you for partnering with our DCP Students after-school program! 

Agency: Dream Center Peoria

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61603

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve their highest potential. We match Bigs and Littles based off of similar interests, so you and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do!

Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy it even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact. You can get involved in either the Community-Based or Site-Based program!

Community-Based

Our traditional mentoring program allows the Big and Little to spend time together at least twice a month for a few hours at a time. Community-Based matches engage in activities that they both enjoy, such as going out for ice cream, attending local sporting events, baking cookies, and going to the zoo. Right now we are encouraging matches to maintain social distance while spending time together, choose outdoor activities whenever possible, and connect virtually!

Site-Based "Lunch Buddies"

Our Site-Based mentoring program, also known as “Lunch Buddies” allows the Big and the Little to see each other during the child’s lunchtime. This is a very easy way for many volunteers to get their feet wet, as the time commitment is minimal (1/2 hour each week). Matches spend the time chatting, working on homework, or playing games.*

*This Fall, matches will not be meeting in-person for the Lunch Buddies program. Virtual programming is coming soon.

What do we achieve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors such as getting into fights and trying drugs and alcohol, and improve their self-confidence. We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters by regularly measuring our impact.

Who do we serve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children between 5 and 18 years of age in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Knox, and Fulton counties. Our network of volunteers, donors, and supporters comes from all walks of life.

What do we do?
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Please call our office at 309.637.1771 or email Hannah Daly (h.daly@hoibbbs.org) to get started today!

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heart of Illinois

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve their highest potential. We match Bigs and Littles based off of similar interests, so you and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do!

Play sports together. Go on a hike. Read books. Eat a pizza with extra anchovies. Or just give some advice and inspiration. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you’ll enjoy it even more with your Little—and you’ll be making a life-changing impact. You can get involved in either the Community-Based or Site-Based program!

Community-Based

Our traditional mentoring program allows the Big and Little to spend time together at least twice a month for a few hours at a time. Community-Based matches engage in activities that they both enjoy, such as going out for ice cream, attending local sporting events, baking cookies, and going to the zoo. Right now we are encouraging matches to maintain social distance while spending time together, choose outdoor activities whenever possible, and connect virtually!

Site-Based "Lunch Buddies"

Our Site-Based mentoring program, also known as “Lunch Buddies” allows the Big and the Little to see each other during the child’s lunchtime. This is a very easy way for many volunteers to get their feet wet, as the time commitment is minimal (1/2 hour each week). Matches spend the time chatting, working on homework, or playing games.*

*This Fall, matches will not be meeting in-person for the Lunch Buddies program. Virtual programming is coming soon.

What do we achieve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children achieve success in school, avoid risky behaviors such as getting into fights and trying drugs and alcohol, and improve their self-confidence. We hold ourselves accountable to our supporters by regularly measuring our impact.

Who do we serve?

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children between 5 and 18 years of age in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Knox, and Fulton counties. Our network of volunteers, donors, and supporters comes from all walks of life.

What do we do?
We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Please call our office at 309.637.1771 or email Hannah Daly (h.daly@hoibbbs.org) to get started today!

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heart of Illinois

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61605

Allow Groups: No