Volunteer: Holiday Help Needed at the Children's Home!The holidays are always busy at the Children's Home, with over 1,800 youth and families served every month, we are excited to gear up for the festivities ahead. Last year, thanks to our generous community, we fulfilled over 1,100 personalized Wish Lists, and this year we hope to make an even bigger impact! We need Holiday Volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including: Checking in and sorting Wish Lists.Delivering Wish Lists where appropriate.Opening registry deliveries and taking items to our Toy Room. Answering the door for Wish List drop-offs.Wrapping presents and organizing gifts.Keeping the Toy Room organized.Loading delivery trucks and more!Whether you're a family, group, or individual, we welcome anyone willing to donate their time and make a difference this holiday season. Opportunities are Monday-Friday, between 9am and 4pm, starting November 18th until December 19th. For more information, please contact Renatta Hoffer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at renatta.hoffer@chail.org or (309) 687-8100. Agency: Children's Home Association of Illinois The holidays are always busy at the Children's Home, with over 1,800 youth and families served every month, we are excited to gear up for the festivities ahead. Last year, thanks to our generous community, we fulfilled over 1,100 personalized Wish Lists, and this year we hope to make an even bigger impact! We need Holiday Volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including: Checking in and sorting Wish Lists.Delivering Wish Lists where appropriate.Opening registry deliveries and taking items to our Toy Room. Answering the door for Wish List drop-offs.Wrapping presents and organizing gifts.Keeping the Toy Room organized.Loading delivery trucks and more!Whether you're a family, group, or individual, we welcome anyone willing to donate their time and make a difference this holiday season. Opportunities are Monday-Friday, between 9am and 4pm, starting November 18th until December 19th. For more information, please contact Renatta Hoffer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at renatta.hoffer@chail.org or (309) 687-8100. Agency: Children's Home Association of Illinois Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 19, 2025 Zip Code: 61603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Garden & Grounds Maintenance (Perfect Team Opportunity) at the Children's Home Scott's Prairie Location!Come out to Scott's Prairie, our 76-acre farm located just outside of Hanna City! Scott's Prairie is a truly unique space where youth engage in therapeutic activities like fishing, frisbee golf, hiking, and gardening. It's often where our clients experience these joys for the very first time! Maintaining this special place is crucial and relies heavily on our dedicated volunteers. We are always looking for volunteer groups to assist with maintaining the property through garden maintenance, general landscaping, weeding, and clearing. Perfect for groups who enjoy regular outdoor work in a serene, therapeutic setting. Please email Renatta Hoffer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at renatta.hoffer@chail.org for more information. Agency: Children's Home Association of Illinois Come out to Scott's Prairie, our 76-acre farm located just outside of Hanna City! Scott's Prairie is a truly unique space where youth engage in therapeutic activities like fishing, frisbee golf, hiking, and gardening. It's often where our clients experience these joys for the very first time! Maintaining this special place is crucial and relies heavily on our dedicated volunteers. We are always looking for volunteer groups to assist with maintaining the property through garden maintenance, general landscaping, weeding, and clearing. Perfect for groups who enjoy regular outdoor work in a serene, therapeutic setting. Please email Renatta Hoffer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at renatta.hoffer@chail.org for more information. Agency: Children's Home Association of Illinois Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61536 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Campus & Woods Care (Perfect Team Opportunity) at the Children's Home Youth Farm Campus!Come out to our Youth Farm Campus! The Youth Farm Campus is home to our residential treatment program, group homes, and agency training center. It provides a safe and supportive environment for up to 50 youth (ages 9-21) receiving therapy and round-the-clock care. We are always looking for volunteer groups to assist with maintaining the property through campus landscaping, weeding, and trash removal from the surrounding wooded areas. Ideal for groups wanting to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for our residential youth. Please email Renatta Hoffer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at renatta.hoffer@chail.org for more information. Agency: Children's Home Association of Illinois Come out to our Youth Farm Campus! The Youth Farm Campus is home to our residential treatment program, group homes, and agency training center. It provides a safe and supportive environment for up to 50 youth (ages 9-21) receiving therapy and round-the-clock care. We are always looking for volunteer groups to assist with maintaining the property through campus landscaping, weeding, and trash removal from the surrounding wooded areas. Ideal for groups wanting to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for our residential youth. Please email Renatta Hoffer, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, at renatta.hoffer@chail.org for more information. Agency: Children's Home Association of Illinois Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61604 Allow Groups: Yes |