Volunteer at Helping Hand

We rely on people like you to invest your time in our mission.

Volunteering here will help many people. Helping Hand, a not-for-profit community –based agency, serves over 500 children and adults with mild to severe disabilities every year

The Benefits of Volunteering!

Aside from giving back to individuals and communities, volunteering is also a great way to add to your résumé and broaden your skill sets.

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We can always use your generosity.

Here are just some of the ways you can volunteer with us.

Special Recreation After Hours Programs Volunteer

Work side-by-side with Helping Hand Staff to support the Special Recreation After Hours Programs.  Your commitment to volunteer on a regular basis will allow us to offer this program to more adults. High school teens and adults are welcome to participate.

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday, 3:30pm - 6:15pm

Saturday, 11:00am - 2:00pm.

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Special Projects Volunteer

We have an extensive list of Special Projects that include painting, landscaping, building and maintenance in Countryside and at our residential homes. These projects are ideal for groups who want to work together on a larger project.

To get the most current project list, contact Carolyn Kline at carolyn.kline@hhcenter.org.

Annual Events Volunteer

Helping Hand Center hosts many Annual Events throughout the year. We need volunteers to help run successful events!

To be a part of our Annual Events Volunteer mailing list, contact Carolyn Kline at carolyn.kline@hhcenter.org.

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Helping Hand Thrift Shop Volunteer

The Helping Hand Thrift Shop can always use volunteers to help with sorting clothes, tagging items and working the cash register. Volunteers are required to complete a background check and training prior to working here. 

Store Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm

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SubCon Packing and Assembly Volunteer

SubCon Packing and Assembly is a division of Helping Hand.  Men and women from the community, including many of our adult clients, perform packaging and assembly jobs that are subcontracted by local businesses.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age and are required to complete a background check and training prior to working here. 

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

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Peer Volunteer

Helping Hand Center’s School for Children with Autism has year round opportunities for individuals to become a Peer Volunteer.  Age appropriate peers will hang out, play games and participate in activities with students with autism. 

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Organize a Fund Raiser

At any time, a group or individual can Organize A Fund Raiser to support Helping Hand Center.  We have a “wish list” from our adult and children’s services programs and all funds raised will go towards purchasing supplies and equipment needed for the agency.

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Spokesperson Training Program

How would you like to become a spokesperson for Helping Hand Center?   Go through the Spokesperson Training Program and learn how to spread the word about Helping Hand Center throughout the community.

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To sign up to be a volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Application and mail it to:

carolyn.kline@hhcenter.org

or

Carolyn Kline, Volunteer Coordinator

Helping Hand Center

9649 West 55th Street

Countryside, Illinois   60525

For more information, please contact Carolyn Kline at (708)352-3580, ext. 280 or e-mail carolyn.kline@hhcenter.org.

For other ways to support Helping Hand, please visit our donations page. Please contact our marketing department if you would like to receive our newsletter or other agency publications.