Needs From: United Way of Will County

Light landscaping is needed at four of our CILA homes in Will County.  Weed pulling, raking, bush trimming and general edging of sidewalk and pathways needed.

Shady Oaks Camp is in need of grounds cleanup (raking leaves, acorns, etc) from now until the first frost. Volunteers are welcome any time during the week and some weekends. We have 35 acres of oak trees and the leaves need to be removed before winter. We are also need of people to help with grass cutting, gutter cleaning, and other outside jobs. In case of inclement weather inside cleaning can be done. 

Shady Oaks Camp is looking for an individual or company to assist with camp maintenance. Our maintenance man is retiring and we need assistance with general repairs, snow removal, and lawn and equipment maintenance. 

Shady Oaks Camp is looking for an individual (or an agency) to fill the role as our camp Treasurer/Accountant. Treasurer is a board position and will require applicant to sit on board of directors (1 meeting a month, usually sundays).  Some of the treasurer's responsibilities include paying bills and filing taxes, organizing summer payroll, and managing accounts.  

Shady Oaks Camp is in search of an individual or firm to assist with marketing our program and working with our board on developing goals (both long and short term) for our organization. Students or interns are always welcome!

Girl Scouts seek First Aid/CPR instructors, currently holding either American Red Cross or American Heart Association to train Girl Scout volunteers in First Aid and CPR.  Girl Scouts use the ECSI format (Emergency Care and Safety Institute) so we would ask interested volunteers to take "crossover" training at Girl Scout expense.  

Are you willing and do you have the time to help train Will County area Girl Scout volunteers?

Will County Justice Access Corps (WillCoJAC) is an innovative program at the downtown courthouse in Joliet that enhances access to justice for the growing number of self-represented litigants (SRLs) by empowering and training student interns and volunteers to assist them as they navigate the court system on their own. People coming to court without a lawyer often do not know where to go, what to ask for or who to see for documents. They may be confused, intimidated and scared. WillCoJAC members serve as guides to help make the courts more welcoming and less intimidating.

WillCoJAC assistance allows SRLs to accomplish the purpose of their visit more effectively. Members receive thorough training, which includes a review of the various activities in the courthouse, available resources and most importantly, the difference between legal information and legal advice.

Responsibilities include:

For more information and to apply, please contact Will County Justice Access Corps Coordinator and Law Librarian Jeane Fillipitch via email at jfillipitch@willcountyillinois.com or by calling 815-774-7887 M-F between the hours of 8:30-4:30.

Exterior and Interior window washing needed at two of our CILA homes in Will County.  Supplies needed for project but will purchase if unable to donate.

The Will County Community Health Center is looking for volunteers to help patients access their emails or enrolling them in patient portal.  We have access to computers onsite but often patients are unsure how to enroll in their patient portal.  The patient portal offers: 

¨ Communicate a non-urgent message to your provider

¨ Request appointments online

¨ Check your lab and test results

¨ Have 24 hour access to your personal health information

 If you have some knowledge of computers, we could use your help.  Volunteers will be trained on how to access the patient portal as well.

The Reach Out and Read program initiated at the Health Center strengthens the link between literacy and a healthy childhood. The Program consists of modeling reading by volunteers in the waiting room, anticipatory guidance for parents from pediatric clinicians who are trained in the importance of literacy, and in strategies to promote books and reading, and finally giving each child a developmentally and culturally appropriate book to take home at each check-up

 The goal is for each child to have 10 new books to call their own by the time they are school age. Volunteers to read to the children in the waiting room are needed to ensure the success of this endeavor. If you are looking for a worthwhile way to give back to your community and show a child the pleasure of reading and looking at books together we need YOU!

At The Will County Community Health Center along with the need for volunteers to read to our patients, we also need donations of books for the children to utilize while waiting to see a provider.  Any donations are greatly appreciated

Trinity Services recently opened a gently-worn clothing store in New Lenox for the people it serves. Volunteers are needed to help sort, size, and display the clothing for sale.

Join one of Trinity Services' fundraising committees to plan our dinner dance and auction (September), Concert Gala (November), golf outing (third Thursday in May), and Trinity Triumph 5K Run/Walk (end of June). Committees meet once a month for a few months prior to the event – only for an hour around at 6:00 p.m. to be respectful of our volunteers’ time. We have a great group of people and it’s always a lot of fun working with them. It’s also a great way for you to expand your network.

Teach a small group of people how to play cards or board games and perhaps start a weekly or monthly game night.

Teach a person or small group to cook, crochet, or make something via Pinterest or an upcycle craft group. Or, teach someone we serve to play the guitar, harmonica, etc.

Minor mending such as repairing hems, replacing zippers, or taking in waistbands on the clothes of the people we serve.

We're looking for a few great volunteers to help in the most recent addition to our Aging & Disability Services Programming -- the Ombudsman Program! Training for the first group of volunteers will happen April 5-7th. Join us and become an advocate for people living in long term care.

Are you 55 or older and interested in visiting with a senior who is homebound? These are strictly friendly, social visits -- no homecare duties are involved. Volunteers who meet income guidelines will receive a tax-free hourly stipend and mileage reimbursement.