No matter your schedule. No matter your age. We have a place for you to help.

OPEN TO ALL
children, adults, seniors,
individuals, families, and groups

FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR SCHEDULE
one-time, recurring, daytime,
​evening, or weekends

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Off-Site Volunteer Opportunities: 
​Volunteering from home helps keep you safe while giving back! 

MAKE BAG LUNCHES
​We offer bagged lunches at both Hilda’s Place and Dewey Ave. Bagged lunches are a helpful tool in our effort to build relationships with participants. When we can provide the lunch they are counting on, we can build rapport and trust. Preparing lunches is a fun group activity! Set up an assembly line with the ingredients and you’ll complete the 30-lunches in no time! Sign up to prepare bag lunches to one of our locations.

PROVIDE A MEAL
Cook at home or order from your favorite restaurant to provide a meal for participants in our shelter operations. Volunteers are responsible for purchasing, preparing/ordering, and delivering 30 prepackaged meals. Sign up today!

IN-KIND DONATION DRIVES
Donation drives help Connections ensure that we have the supplies and items participants need most like socks and underwear, canned goods, and toiletries. Contact our Volunteer and Community Programs Manager Lindsey Wade at lwade@connect2home.org or call her at 847-475-7070 x217 for more info and to arrange a drop-off time and date.
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​PROVIDE LONG-TERM ADMINISTRATIVE + PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Volunteers play a critical role in Connections' day-to-day operations. From helping at our reception desk to staffing our drop-in program to assisting on our healthcare team, we are sure to have an area of need to match your experience and interest. If you are interested in volunteering on a weekly or long-term basis, please contact Lindsey Wade at lwade@connect2home.org or 847-475-7070 x217.

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On-Site Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteering at drop-in is a great opportunity to engage with participants and offer hands on support. Drop-in participants have access to basic necessities such as food, clothing, showers, and also case management. 

2121 DEWEY AVE. DROP-IN
Dewey Ave. drop-in is open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  This location is accessible  for participants with physical disabilities or mobility challenges, families, and neighbors living in the 5th Ward. Sign up today!

HILDA'S PLACE DROP-IN
Hilda’s Place is located on  the lower level of Lake Street Church at 1458 Chicago Ave. This location is open on weekdays between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Volunteers can help at the reception desk, in the clothing closet, ​and food pantry. Sign up here to join us!

​FOOD DELIVERY ASSISTANCE
Connections receives a food delivery twice a month from the Greater Chicago Food Depository to restock our food pantries. Up to five volunteers are needed to help unload and restock donations. Sign up today!

​AFTER-HOUR ORGANIZING
​In-kind donations need to be sorted and organized at both drop-in locations regularly. Volunteers can work with minimum interaction with participants. This an excellent opportunity for small groups and families. Sign up here to join!

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ADVOCATE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Join us in advocating to increase affordable housing in communities throughout the North Shore. In addition, we're raising awareness of issues contributing to homelessness, such as income inequality. Learn more about our advocacy efforts.

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JUNIOR COUNCIL
​Join this collection of suburban high school students and earn service hours while gaining professional skills by working on projects and helping Connections' staff. Learn more about our Junior Council. 

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In-kind Giving Opportunities

We encourage individuals, families, school and faith groups, and small to large businesses to conduct drives for any and all of the items that Connections needs to serve its participants.

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