Volunteer with JCFS Chicago and make a positive change in your community.
We match your skills, availability and passions with our volunteer opportunities. Our projects range from once a year to once a week, from all across Chicago to the suburbs.
Volunteers help others, while also enriching their own lives through:
- Giving back and lending a helping hand
- Exploring personal interests and passions
- Meeting new people
- Uncovering hidden skills and talents
- Enriching one’s education and building a resume
Get involved today!
Knapp School Scholastic Book Fair
Join us for an exciting opportunity at the upcoming Knapp School Scholastic Book Fair, happening March 13 to March 21! Volunteers will help with setup, book selection, heavy lifting (boxes of books), and clean up. We're looking for volunteers that are available for 2 – 4 hour shifts. Current TB tests and background checks are required as safety is prioritized with student interactions.
Hours each day include:
- 3.13.2024: 9AM-12PM
- 3.14 - 3.19.2024: 10:30AM-12:30PM
- 3.20.2024: 10:30AM-12:30PM and 4:00PM - 6:00PM (Family Night)
- 3.21.2024: 9AM-12PM
Volunteers are welcome to assist at each shift or as they are available. You can view the full volunteer role description here.
Don't miss out on this rewarding experience. If you are interested, please fill out a volunteer application and Benjie Weiss, Development Associate of Volunteers and Events, will communicate with you accordingly.
Other volunteer opportunities
We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and families. Some current openings include:
- North Shore Women’s Auxiliary Board Member
- SFPD Events Volunteer
- Sunday Respite Volunteer
- HIAS Refugees - Apartment Setup (no direct interaction with family, not connected to a co-sponsorship team)
- HIAS Refugees - Individual Driver (not connected to a co-sponsorship team)
- HIAS Refugees - Individual Mentor (not connected to a co-sponsorship team)
- Response for Teens - Response Advisory Council member
- HIAS Citizenship Class Instructor
- Residential Supports Community Buddy
To get started, please complete the volunteer application and select the opportunities you are most interested in. A member of our volunteer department will contact you shortly.
Please contact us for questions or Mitzvah opportunities.