People's Resource Center
Cause Area
Location
201 S Naperville Rd Wheaton, IL 60187
United States
Active Opportunities (5)
Flexible Schedule
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Westmont, IL 60559
Our Food Pantry has a vehicle that requires an IL Class C license or CDL, and we're building up our list of volunteers who are qualified to drive it. Join our team today! Drive our large refrigerated truck to area grocery stores to pick up food donations, and transport items back to our Westmont food pantry. What would make you a good fit for this opportunity? You have an IL Class C or CDL license or are open to getting one (we will pay the fee) You are available weekly on Tuesday mornings 8-10am OR as a periodic substitute on another morning You are able to lift boxes (up to 40lbs) Join us! Complete a volunteer application at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer
Date Posted: 2024-03-07
Flexible Schedule
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Westmont, IL 60559
Join our Clothes Closet team as we distribute free clothing to those who need it! Volunteer helpers needed to sort donations and assist shoppers at the Westmont location as they select free clothing. What would make you a good fit for this opportunity? You are flexible , helping with tasks as needed at each shift You enjoy working alone or interacting with a few people at a time You look forward to welcoming shoppers with compassion You benefit from being able to sit periodically while you work You can volunteer 1 or more times a month Mondays, 8:30-11:30am Mondays, 11:30am-2:30pm Join us! Fill out an application today at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
Flexible Schedule
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Wheaton, IL 60187
Meet briefly with neighbors visiting our food pantry and update their demographic information in our database. Provide basic resource information to them. Training to use our database is provided. What would make you a good fit for this opportunity? You are 18+ years old You are warm and welcoming, while maintaining boundaries You are comfortable asking follow-up questions to learn more You are very comfortable interacting with people from many cultures and backgrounds, using translation tools when needed You are experienced using a computer - typing, searching, and navigating forms You are excited to learn about community resources You can volunteer 2-4x/mo during this shift: Saturdays, 8:30-11:15am - This shift is Outdoor Intake using an iPad Join us! Apply today at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer.
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
Flexible Schedule
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Wheaton, IL 60187
Join our on-call team of food rescue drivers! Lend a hand as needs arise by driving our van to area grocery stores to pick up food donations, and transport items back to the Wheaton location. What would make you a good fit for this opportunity? You have an IL Driver’s License and are comfortable driving our vehicle You are generally available in the morning You are able to volunteer at different times each week, depending on the need You are able to lift and move boxes (up to 40lbs) and load the vehicle with a partner Join us today! Email volunteers@peoplesrc.org to learn more or apply today at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
Flexible Schedule
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Westmont, IL 60559
Join our on-call team of food rescue drivers! Lend a hand as needs arise by driving our van or box truck to area grocery stores to pick up food donations, and transport items back to the Westmont location. What would make you a good fit for this opportunity? You have an IL Driver’s License and are comfortable driving our vehicle You are generally available in the morning You are able to volunteer at different times each week, depending on the need You are able to lift and move boxes (up to 40lbs) and load the vehicle with a partner Join us today! Email volunteers@peoplesrc.org to learn more or apply today at www.peoplesrc.org/volunteer
Date Posted: 2024-04-01
Organization Information
Mission Statement
People's Resource Center community exists "to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice, and create a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County, Illinois through discovering and sharing personal and community resources."
Description
Since 1975, People’s Resource Center has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County. With a team of over 1,500 volunteers, we offer nutritious food and other basic necessities like clothes and rent assistance for people facing tough times. And we connect people with resources--education and tutoring, jobs, technology, art, a caring community--to create a future of hope and opportunity for all.
Volunteer at PRC: Help in the food pantry or clothes closet, become a tutor, teach a class, organize a food drive, make a difference to a neighbor in need.
Apply online at www.peoplesrc.org .
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