We are currently blessed to have the help of over 100 volunteers at Children's Home.  Volunteer possibilities include being classroom assistants at Kiefer School, tutors for Foster Care and the after-school prevention programs, maintenance assistants, activity assistants for the residential programs, one-on-one mentors, fundraising assistants, clerical volunteers and numerous other opportunities.  As a volunteer, you can help us make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. 

CHILDREN’S HOME
Jennifer Hart – Director, Human Resources
2130 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7211
FAX (309) 687-7299
E-Mail: jhart@chail.org
Web Site: www.chail.org

The following volunteer opportunities are currently available.   

Mentor – Various Programs
Position Function:  Mentor
Basic Activities:  Provide one-on-one and small group mentoring to youth across the agency, which are in need to social-emotional and academic support as they transition to adulthood or out of services.  Goals of the mentoring relationship would include:  improving academic performance, exposing youth to new experiences and encourage personal growth.  
Scheduling:  Flexible –one-on-one sessions scheduled by mentor and youth and possible group outings – meet a minimum of 3 times per month, 1 year commitment.
Equipment:  Own transportation / ability to arrange transportation to volunteer location, ability to pass DFCS background check.
Skill/Education:  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, effective communication, patience and maturity/sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.

Mentor – Residential
Position Function:  Mentor
Basic Activities:  Provide one-on-one mentoring to youth, ages 12-18 old, to improve academic performance, expose youth to new experiences and encourage personal growth.  
Scheduling:  Flexible – monthly outings, one-on-one sessions scheduled by mentor and youth – meet a minimum of one time per month.  Ongoing throughout the year.
Equipment:  Own transportation, ability to pass DFCS background check.
Skill/Education:  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, effective communication, patience and maturity/sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.

Instructors –  Residential
Position Function: Instructors for signing, art, instrumental  
Basic Activities:  Provide one-on-one or group instructions for youth, ages 12-18 old, to teach and improve their interest of the arts. Expose youth to new experiences and encourage personal growth by using their talents and interest.
Scheduling:  Flexible – Our goal is weekly or at least twice a month starting in the afternoon and going into early evening. Ongoing throughout the year.
Equipment: Ability to pass DFCS background check.
Skill/Education:  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, effective communication, patience and maturity/sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.

Referees & Coaches – Residential
Position Function: Coaching or refereeing of basketball, softball, track, volleyball.
Basic Activities:  Provide group instructions for youth ages 12-18 old, to teach and improve their interest sports. Expose youth to new experiences and encourage personal growth by using sports.
Scheduling:  Flexible – coaching will need to be done weekly in the evenings and weekends .You do not need to coach every night but we would like it to be done 3 to 4 times a week. Games and practice can be scheduled to fit your schedule. Sports are played year-round.
Equipment: Ability to pass DFCS background check.
Skill/Education:  Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, effective communication, patience and maturity/sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.

For additional volunteer information, please call:   

Jennifer Hart, Human Resources Director (309) 687-7211 or 
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