Volunteer FAQ

Q. What is the minimum age to volunteer?

A. It all depends on the program you would like to volunteer for. We have volunteers as young as 7 years of age and volunteers as old as 80. We welcome participation at any age. Contact us for more information on how you might be able to help with specific programs or sign up today by using the Become a Volunteer page.

Q.  Do I need previous volunteer experience?

A.   No.  We welcome all volunteers and will train you for the particular opportunity that interests you.

Q.  Are there weekend and evening volunteer opportunities?

A.  Yes.  Our programs run during the day, evening and weekends.  We will happy to accommodate your availability.

Q.  How many hours do I need to volunteer a month?

A.  There is no minimum.  We appreciate any amount of time you can give us.

Q.  Do I have to live in Chicago to volunteer?

A.  No.  We welcome support from everywhere.

Q.  How do I volunteer? How can I get started?

A.  Visit the Become a Volunteer page and fill out the application.