Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved! Whether you’re affiliated with the University or a member of the larger community, we invite you to browse this site and discover how you can get involved and make a difference. We also invite local not-for-profits to post volunteer opportunities on this site. Check back often to see what’s new.
- Neighborhood Schools Program
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Neighborhood Schools Program
Assist teachers and students at local elementary and high schools.
Contact Information
5525 S. Ellis Ave, Room 165, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-1935
bdrapernsp@gmail.com
http://nsp.uchicago.edu/apply.htmlVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- End Date:
- Mid-June
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F
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- University of Chicago Medical Center
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University of Chicago Medical Center
Take a hands-on role in the emotional well-being of patients and their families or in the support roles that keep the hospital functioning.
Contact Information
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, M-133, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-4421
http://www.uchospitals.edu/contact/volunteer.htmlVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- Comer Children's Hospital
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Comer Children's Hospital
Turn a fearful experience into a positive for UCMC's youngest patients.
Contact Information
5841 S. Maryland Avenue MC 1070, Rm. M-133, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-4421
volunteers@uchospitals.edu
http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org/specialties/child-life/involved/volunteer.htmlVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- Gary Comer Youth Center
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Gary Comer Youth Center
Help futher the Comer Center's academic and community relations functions.
Contact Information
7200 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 358-4100
asamuels@gcychome.org
http://www.gcychome.org/support.htmlVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- University of Chicago Community Service Center
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University of Chicago Community Service Center
Partner with organizations around the city to serve in whatever capacity suits you best.
Contact Information
5525 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-GIVE
ucsc@uchicago.edu
http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/programs/volunteer-referral/Volunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- End Date:
- June
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- Fall Day of Service
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Fall Day of Service
Renew the community with service opportunities from construction to clean up.
Contact Information
University of Chicago Community Service Center
5525 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-GIVE
ucsc@uchicago.edu
http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/programs/volunteer-referral/Volunteering Information
- Date:
- Saturday, November 21
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- MLK Day of Service
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MLK Day of Service
Honor Dr. King's vision by spending a day helping others.
Contact Information
University of Chicago Community Service Center
5525 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-GIVE
ucsc@uchicago.edu
http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/programs/volunteer-referral/Volunteering Information
- Date:
- Saturday, January 16
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- Spring Day of Service
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Spring Day of Service
Bring the city back from its long winter's nap with a day spent in service.
Contact Information
University of Chicago Community Service Center
5525 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-GIVE
ucsc@uchicago.edu
http://ucsc.uchicago.edu/programs/volunteer-referral/Volunteering Information
- Date:
- Saturday, April 24
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- MetroSquash
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MetroSquash
Mentor 5th through 9th grade students through squash and academic instruction.
Contact Information
5655 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 241-5150
info@metrosquash.org
http://www.metrosquash.org/schedule.htmlVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- End Date:
- June
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F
- Start Time:
- 3pm
- End Time:
- 5:30pm
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- MAGIC (Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization)
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MAGIC (Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization)
Participate in leadership development, prevention projects, and cultural activities with the youth of Woodlawn.
Contact Information
950 East 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 290-2313
info@magicchicago.org
http://www.magicchicago.org/home.cfmVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- Oriental Institute of Chicago
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Oriental Institute of Chicago
Help run one of the world's premier antiquities galleries in a variety of roles.
Contact Information
1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-1845
c-duenas@uchicago.edu
https://oi.uchicago.edu/getinvolved/volunteer/Volunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- Tu W Th F Sa Su
- Start Time:
- 10am
- End Time:
- 8:30pm
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- Hyde Park Art Center
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Hyde Park Art Center
Get your hands dirty in the neighborhood's art center, if art isn't your forte, there are still ways to help.
Contact Information
5020 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-5520 x1003
cpernell@hydeparkart.org
http://www.hydeparkart.org/get-involved/volunteer/Volunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- Museum of Science and Industry
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Museum of Science and Industry
Get a behind the scenes look the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere.
Contact Information
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-1382
domonique.battle@msichicago.org
http://www.msichicago.org/support-us/volunteer/volunteer-how-to-apply/Volunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
- Start Time:
- 9:30am
- End Time:
- 4pm
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- DuSable Museum of African-American History
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DuSable Museum of African-American History
Provide critical support to the nation's first and largest museum dedicated to African-American history.
Contact Information
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 947-0600
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/about/contact/
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/membership-support/volunteer/#applyVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- Tu W Th F Sa Su
- Start Time:
- 10am
- End Time:
- 5pm
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- Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago
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Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago
Volunteer to support this one-of-a-kind dance troupe.
Contact Information
7127 S. Ellis Ave., Suite 2, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 241-6080
http://www.muntu.com/contact_muntu_form.htmlVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F Sa Su
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- Mentor a UCW Senior
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Mentor a UCW Senior
Join Seniors in selecting the best college options for them, help them apply, and encourage them to a strong high school finish
Contact Information
6420 S. University Ave.
(773) 834-2142
lwing@uchicago.edu
http://www.uei-schools.org/woodlawnhs/site/default.aspVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- January 2010 (Class One) or August 2010
- End Date:
- June 2010 (Class One) or August 2011
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th F
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- Chicago Hopes
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Chicago Hopes
Volunteers provide academic support to homeless K-12 students living in shelters throughout Chicago
Contact Information
(773) 553-2242
LMChristenson@cps.k12.il.us
http://www.chicagohopes.orgVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- End Date:
- Late June
- Days of the Week:
- M Tu W Th Su: Afternoons & Evenings
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- Ellis View Cooperative Garden
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Ellis View Cooperative Garden
We have two sets of volunteer days coming. April 27, 28 and June 4, 5. Each day is broken into the following time slots: 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. Snacks and drinks will be served as well as lunch so either stay late or come early and join us for food!
Contact Information
(312) 399-2104
rlbasick@uchicago.eduVolunteering Information
- Start Date:
- Now
- End Date:
- June
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SUBMIT AN OPPORTUNITY
- Is your nonprofit organization looking for volunteers? Whether you’re in the market for short-term help or a long-term relationship, we invite you to submit your volunteer opportunity here.