"Volunteer"

Are you interested in finding a place to volunteer near where you work or live? Do you want to know about group projects available throughout Eastern LaSalle County? You've come to the right place.

United Way is your expert partner for community volunteerism. The lists below will help you find the opportunity right for you.

Need Help? If you can't find what you need, click here to download and complete our volunteer form and please return it to United Way of Eastern LaSalle County, 1400 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, We will send you information and/or try to match you with something you might be interested in.

ADV & SAS

  • Participate in our hospital response; volunteers and staff are on call to meet a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault at the hospital 24 hours a day. Volunteers complete a 60 hour training program that prepares them to offer assistance and information to victims.24-hour medical response
  • Assist with planning and implementation of agency's 25th Anniversary celebrations.
  • Assist with community awareness and education programs throughout the communities we serve.

Interested volunteers should contact Margaret Morrison, ADV & SAS Executive Director (815)434-9650.

ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT

  • Volunteers are needed for the Money Management Program and are trained to assist low-income seniors in managing their finances.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer for this program, please contact (309)786-1411 or (800)798-0988.

BOY SCOUTS, W.D. BOYCE COUNCIL

Unit Commissioner: Liaison between Units (Packs & Troops & Crews) and the council and district. Position operates year round and is renewed annually. Training is available and encouraged. A Unit Commissioner must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer for this program, please contact Josh Reck (815)431-0118.

C.A.S.A. - LASALLE COUNTY

  • Committed community volunteers are needed to become advocates to serve more abused and neglected children in LaSalle County. 30 hours of classroom training provided

Anyone interested in volunteering may call the CASA office at (815)434-2620 and speak with Director Christine Constantine for further information.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  • The building which houses the counseling program is in need of attention. Any assistance with painting both inside and outside would be appreciated.

Anyone interested in volunteering may call our LaSalle office at (815)223-4007 and speak with Sheila Jones for further information.

ILLINOIS VALLEY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

  • Volunteers to assist teens with disabilities during agency functions, such as teen groups/outings.
  • Volunteers to assist youth with disabilities with personal care during group events.
  • Volunteers to assist at deaf/hard-of-hearing support group meetings/outings(requires signing skills).
  • Volunteers with basic computer skills to assist with word processing tasks, as well as entering information into Access database.
  • Volunteers to assist with clerical tasks such as typing, copying, filing, mass mailings, and answering the phones.

For further information on how you can help, please contact our Donna Joerger, Executive Director of IVCIL at (815)224-3126.

LABOR OR LOVE

  • All volunteers must be over 14 years of age, and those under 18 must have a volunteer form signed by their legal guardian.
  • All volunteers must complete and sign a volunteer sign-up form
  • Experience not necessary.
  • Skilled building trades people will lead each team of volunteers.

For further information on how you can help, please contact our United Way office at (815)434-4003 or in September download the Volunteer Sign Up Form which can be from the Labor of Love Web Page and return it to the United Way of Eastern LaSalle County.

OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL

  • Volunteers needed for nature playground, seasonal maintenance and minor equipment repair.

Anyone interested in volunteering may call the Director, Peggy Baxter at (815)433-2731.

OTTAWA MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

  • Volunteers are needed to help place American Flags in Veteran grave markers in the area cemeteries on the Saturday prior to Memorial Day.

Y.M.C.A. OF OTTAWA

  • We are looking for volunteers interested in coaching in our youth sports (soccer, football and basketball). Also Pee Wee sport coaches and referees.
  • Volunteers who are swim/gymnastics instructors.
  • Volunteers to be preschool teachers and aids.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Rich Escutia, Executive Director (815)433-2395.

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF ILLINOIS VALLEY

  • Volunteers who would be willing to conduct focus groups with the young people who participate in the program to determine their feelings about the service and ways to improve it.
  • Screened volunteers with reliable vehicles could help facilitate trips to court, therapy & medical appointments, and supervised visits with parents, in both the Foster Care program and the Family Advocates program.
  • The Marseilles, Seneca, and Ottawa Community Services programs are in need of volunteers to organize and sponsor events.

For further information on how you can help, please contact Dave McClure, Executive Director (815)433-3953.