Last Updated:
June 30, 2008

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An affiliate agency of New Trier Township


The VCNTT is an affiliate of the Volunteer Center National Network (VCNN) of the Points of Light Foundation


A United Way Agency

 

The VCNTT is a member of The Volunteer Centers of Illinois (VCI)

 

The Volunteer Center of New Trier Township (VCNTT) is a clearinghouse that matches volunteers with social service agencies and schools in the New Trier Township and surrounding metropolitan Chicago.


Current Events at Our Agencies (updated 6/30/08)

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The 2008 Volunteer Center of New Trier Township Volunteer Fair and Recognition Luncheon was held Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette. The Luncheon Speaker was be Betsy D. Holden, President, Off the Street Club Board.

40 agencies participated in the Volunteer Fair and almost 200 attended the Recognition Luncheon.

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Recognition Remarks

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Participating Agencies

New Hot Opportunities as of June 30th!

Soup kitchens can also always use your help!

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The Volunteer Center activities for TV TuneOut on March 5th and 6th were a success! Report coming soon.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Day, was celebrated Monday, January 21, 2008.

Hosted by The Interfaith Housing Center and the Volunteer Center of New Trier Township.

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OUR MISSION
The Mission of The Volunteer Center is to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve by promoting volunteerism and by engaging people in meaningful volunteer service.

HISTORY
The Volunteer Center was conceived in 1960 as a collaborative project between the North Shore Senior Center and New Trier High School.  Retirees were paired with students who needed tutoring.  As the program grew, other schools in the township sought volunteers for tutoring as well as curriculum enhancement and career discussions.  The program became known as The Volunteer Talent Pool.  The volunteer base spread to people of all ages who wanted to share their skills with others.

Soon not-for-profit agencies began to express a need for volunteers, and The Volunteer Talent Pool started referring people to do social service work.  In 1995, the name was changed to The Volunteer Center to encourage people to help, regardless of their abilities or talents.  The change has been successful.  We now register over 3,500 people annually who serve approximately 15,000 individuals in need. 

The Volunteer Center currently works with over 150 agencies.  Look at the Categories of Service at the left to see lists of these agencies. Also, you may CONTACT US.  We will help you find something that will bring meaning to your life and others.