Nonprofit
HandsOn Suburban Chicago
About Us
The mission of HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) is to inspire, equip and mobilize the residents of Illinois' northern Cook and DuPage Counties to volunteer and take action that builds vibrant and prosperous communities.
HOSC achieves this by:Recruiting and referring volunteers to local nonprofit staff through the HandsOn Connect online volunteer matching database, community classes, regular bi-monthly communication of your opportunities to our volunteer pool, social media campaigns, and HOSC's website, which has an average of over 400 volunteer opportunities posted each week.Connecting volunteers with over 200 nonprofits and schools in need of help through the targeted recruitment of youth, adults, seniors, and corporate employees. Over 10,000 volunteer referrals are made on average each year.Training nonprofit staff through the provision of nonprofit focused professional development workshops, Strategic Volunteer Management Training Series (SVMTS) courses, a nonprofit technical assistance program, and the distribution of an e-newsletter which discusses local trends and strategies in volunteer management.Consulting with nonprofits through our Strategic Action of Volunteer Engagement (SAVE) process, which helps agency and school leaders define and recruit for skills-based and pro-bono volunteer needs.Recognizing volunteers and volunteer managers through recognition events to celebrate their accomplishments.
The mission of HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) is to inspire, equip and mobilize the residents of Illinois' northern Cook and DuPage Counties to volunteer and take action that builds vibrant and prosperous communities.
HOSC achieves this by:Recruiting and referring volunteers to local nonprofit staff through the HandsOn Connect online volunteer matching database, community classes, regular bi-monthly communication of your opportunities to our volunteer pool, social media campaigns, and HOSC's website, which has an average of over 400 volunteer opportunities posted each week.Connecting volunteers with over 200 nonprofits and schools in need of help through the targeted recruitment of youth, adults, seniors, and corporate employees. Over 10,000 volunteer referrals are made on average each year.Training nonprofit staff through the provision of nonprofit focused professional development workshops, Strategic Volunteer Management Training…
Issue Areas Include
- Children & Youth
- Civic Engagement
- Community Development
- Education
- Volunteering
Location
- 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, United States
Current listings by HandsOn Suburban Chicago
| Volunteer Opportunities | Location | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PAWS Mentor at MacArthur Middle School | Prospect Heights, IL | July 18, 2024 |
| Tutor and Mentor Students In Need at Wheeling Elementary and Middle Schools | Wheeling, IL | July 18, 2024 |
| Bilingual Spanish Speaking Volunteers Needed for Elementary Lunch Buddies Program | Palatine, IL | July 18, 2024 |
| Be a Lunch Buddy: Tutor Elementary School Students In Need | Palatine, IL | July 18, 2024 |
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