Volunteer Opportunities
Overview
Volunteers are always welcome at Shore. Volunteering provides a way to give back to your community. Your time and talent is special and does make a difference in the lives that you touch.
Please take a look at the list below for some of the volunteer opportunities available.
To learn more about volunteering, call 847-982-2030 ext. 221 or email mmatz@shoreservices.org
Areas of Volunteering
Skills Advisor
Use your special talents to teach individuals skills such as balancing a checkbook, cooking, crafts, etc.
Community Inclusion
Help staff with individuals on outings.
Holiday Events
Serve meals and assist with activities on special occasions, such as Thanksgiving dinner and Winter holiday parties.
Donation Drives
Organize a drive for our most-needed supplies.
Employment Opportunities
Help individuals obtain competitive jobs.
Facility Repair
Building repair, painting and upkeep.
Gardening / Lawn Care
Assist with gardening and other outside projects.
Front Desk
Answer the phone and direct calls, be a welcoming presence for visitors, and assist with light clerical work.
General Mailing
Help development office to stuff, seal and sort large mailings.
Newsletter / Marketing
Assist with writing articles, taking photographs.
Silent and Live Auction
Solicit items from retailers for spring benefit or golf outing.
Fundraising Events
Assist at the actual event by selling raffle tickets, helping at checkout, and other activities.
Consider
Your Legacy
Becoming a member of the Legacy Society is and incredibly powerful and special gift for those Shore Services supports.