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What does the Volunteer Center do?
It connects individuals, families, and groups who wish to volunteer their time and other resources to help others with social service organizations and schools who need such help.
How long has The Volunteer Center been around?
We began in 1960 as the Volunteer Talent Pool as a support for schools.
What area does The Volunteer Center serve?
Volunteers generally are sought from northeast suburban Cook County.: However, we are happy to help anyone looking to volunteer if we can. There are Volunteer Centers in other nearby areas as well: click on the " Volunteer Centers of Illinois" under the Resources tab above, or click here.
The nonprofit organizations come from a somewhat wider area, though they are predominantly in the northern suburbs and nearby Chicago.
The Volunteer Center refers volunteers to what agencies?
We currently serve over 200 organizations and schools. They all are listed on this web site. You can click on one of the Categories at the left to get name and address information about them, including links to their web sites and e-mails. Many are listed in more than one category. You can also search by zip code or keyword, or see an alphabetical listing of organizations.
In addition to non-profit organzations,, volunteers are placed in New Trier Township schools, both public and private. For a list of them, click on "Schools" in the menu bar at the bottom of the page.
How do I volunteer?
You can search for an agency or opportunitiy using the categories or search capablities on our home page. You can contact the agency directly through the website once you have found an opportunity. An email message is sent automatically to the opportunity contact person.
Alternatively, you can write about your interests to us at Volunteer Center of New Trier Township, 520 Glendale Avenue, Suite 13, Winnetka, IL 60093 or fax us at 847-441-7670 or email us at VCHelps@aol.com. Be sure to include a phone number where you can be reached during the day and your e-mail address.
You also can call us at 847-441-7665
What are "Hot Opportunities"?
These are current volunteer openings listed with us by agencies and schools. To see the current list, click on the "Hot Opportunities" button. Many of these listings have deadline dates, so this list should be checked frequently.
If you would like to be informed via e-mail whenever the list is updated, click on Email me when new opportunities are added. (Here or on the Home page)
In what special events does The Volunteer Center sponsor or participate?
Make a Difference Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, National Youth Service Day, TV Tuneout, Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, Volunteer Fairs, symposiums, seminars for agency staff, and others.
I'm associated with an agency not listed with The Volunteer Center. How can I get my agency on your list?
You can click on the "New Register" button on the home page and enter your data online. Only 501C3 organizations and accredited schools are invited to register. The organization must use volunteers and must provide services outside its member base. A 501C3 organization must also email its EIN number to VCHelps@aol.com before approval.
Alternatively, you may email us at VCHelps@aol.com or call us at 847-441-7665, write us at The Volunteer Center, 520 Glendale Avenue, Suite 13, Winnetka, IL 60093 or fax us at 847-441-7670. Be sure to include contact name, phone number, fax number, email address, web site if any, a description of your agency, EIN number and how you use volunteers. Your agency iwill be listed on our web site and added to our database for future mailings. What other organizations is The Volunteer Center affiliated with?
the Volunteer Center is a United Way agency and an affiliate of New Trier Township. It is a member of the Volunteer Center National Network (VCNN) of the Points of Light Foundation/Hands on Network and a member of The Volunteer Centers of Illinois (VCI).
The Volunteer Center also collaborates on specific projects with local publications and businesses as well as with agencies such as The Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood, New Trier High School, The North Shore Senior Center, Habitat for Humanity, UNICEF, the American Red Cross, and The American Cancer Society. For details, click on t"Collaborations". We welcome new opportunities to collaborate at any time. Contact us!
How is The Volunteer Center funded?
The majority of the budget is supported by individual donations. It also receives grants and gifts from United Way, New Trier Township, parent/teacher organizations, businesses, foundations, and employer matching grants.
How can I donate to The Volunteer Center?
Thank you for thinking of us! 65% of our budget is from individual donations. Click on the Donate menu item at the top of the page.
I would like information on joining your Board.
We are always interested in new board members. Potential members must have a passion for helping others. If you are intersted, email us at VCHelps@aol.com.
Any other questions or comments?
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