| American Cancer Society, 815-962-0604 or 800-892-9296 | Road to Recovery Program is seeking volunteers willing to drive for the fight against cancer. The program matches volunteer drivers with cancer patients in need of a ride to and from their doctor's appointments and/or cancer treatments. Drivers are needed each day of the weed and time commitments vary according to each patient's treatment schedule. |
| The Arc of Winnebago and Boone Counties, 815-965-3455 ext. 107 | The Arc assists persons with mental retardation, developmental delays or disabilities, their families and the community through individual and family support, education, training and systems advocacy. |
COMPEER ORG. OF ROCKFORD
For more information call: Vida at 815-720-5082 | An International Non-profit organization that matches caring, sensitive, trained volunteers in friendship relationships with people from our community receiving mental health treatment. you can reach out with acceptance, encouragement and support to a lonely and isolated individual. Friendship can be a powerful medicine. |
| Department of Children and Family Services 815-967-3765 | Volunteers needed for it's offices in the Zeke Giorgi State of Illinois Building in downtown Rockford and at 107 N. Third St., Rockford. Job duties will include putting packets together with a group a few mornings a month, and answering phones. |
| Janet Wattles Center 526 W. State St., Rockford 815-391-6443 | Wattles offers a volunteer internship program:
Volunteer interns will gain understanding of the functions of a mental health facility: gain "hands-on" knowledge of mental health clients by participating in programs: gain opportunity to identify needs of clients and community resources available to them. |
| Lifescape Community Service's 815-963-1609 or 800-779-1189 | 705 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101-6537--Lifescape Community Services offers a “one-stop resource” for older adults. Whether a person wants information on possible government benefits or lacks the ability to maintain proper nutrition, Lifescape can help. With our wide array of services under one umbrella, we protect the frailest of our citizens with adult day care and help the active older adults stay involved in their community through meaningful volunteer opportunities. Meals on Wheels, Home delivered meals, mobile meals. Retired and senior volunteer program, senior assistance, day centers. |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois, 312-943-8956 | |
| Meet and Eat's Meals on Wheels Program, 815-963-1609 | Volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors. |
| Northern Illinois Radio Information Service, Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St., Rockford 815-961-8000 | Volunteers to read newspapers and magazines to the visually handicapped. |
| The Northern Illinois Hospice Association, 815-398-0500 | |
| Patriots Gateway Center, 615 S. Fifth St., 815-967-0413 | Volunteers to work with neighborhood residents. The center provides educational and recreational programs from 18 local agencies to more than 1,200 members. |
| Provena St. Anne Center, 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford 815-229-1999 | Residents need assistance attending religious services, as well as with shopping in the gift shop. |
| The Rockford Art Museum, 815-968-2787 | Volunteer gallery guides. Conducting tours. |
| The Rockford Rescue Mission, 815-965-5332 | Volunteers for various jobs including the Mission's resale stores and drivers. |
| The Rock River Valley Council of Girl Scouts, 815-962-5591 (Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties) | Adult leaders needed. Must be older than 18. |
| The Rock River Valley Pantry, 1100 Broadway, Rockford, 815-965-2466 | Volunteers serve clients from 9am-noon, Monday through Friday, once a week or once every two weeks. |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc., 815-636-9811 | Participants will provide information, comfort and support to victims of sexual assault and abuse. |
| Rock Valley College's Adult Volunteer Literacy Program, 815-874-3000 | Seeks reading tutors to assist adults enrolled in the college's GED and Adult Basic Education Certificate programs |
| The Salvation Army, 815-226-4400 | Various opportunities to volunteer |
| Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St., Rockford 815-964-2424 | Volunteers for tours |
| Unlimited Achievement, 1716 W. State Street, Rockford, 815-965-2070 | A not-for-profit organization seeking volunteers to tutor youth in public housing complexes after school. |
| United Way of Rock River Valley, 612 N. Main Street, Rockford, 815-965-HELP | Teaching literacy, serving meals to the homeless, being a voice for an abused child and more-is why the Volunteer Center of Rock River Valley exists. Communities have problems, but solutions are there. The Center continually works toward creative solutions by connecting people who want to help with those who need it and by building community partnerships that bring together the resources needed for effective solutions. |
| The Visiting Nurses Association, 4223 E. State Street, Rockford, 815-971-3551 | Volunteers to make a difference in someone's life. A desire to help, a friendly attitude and a few hours each week are all that is required |
| Winnebago/Rockford Clean and Beautiful, 815-389-3677 | Volunteers for its recycling center, which is open from 9am-noon Saturdays. Help unloading cars, sorting recyclables and place them in bins at the recycling center |
