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Pioneer
Center for Human Services Pioneer Center for Human Services serves persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injury and provides early intervention therapies for children from birth to age five. It also serves victims of sexual assault through the VOICE program and homeless men, women and families through the McHenry County PADS. Pioneer Center for Human Services serves McHenry County Children from birth through aged 5, adults with disabilities, homeless men, women, and families.
Volunteer Needs and Requirements We are always looking for volunteers to be on committees that plan our fundraising events. The time commitment would be to attend committee meetings approximately once a month and help in the planning and execution of the event. Pioneer has about four events a year that include the Gold Rush Gala, Golf Outing, Holiday Luncheon and Book Review and a special concert or event that supports PADS (a Pioneer program).
Volunteers are also needed to support the PADS program which typically are located at church sites. The PADS program services homeless and emergency shelter program. Volunteer responsibilities vary, but typically involved meal serving, set-up, clean up and supervision. Time commitment is what volunteer is able to offer.
Pioneer is also looking for volunteers to be on call to pick up furniture donations, as needed. The primary contact for volunteering is Barb Swanson 815-759-7144 bswanson@pioneercenter.org
Guidelines for local businesses and residents interested in helping We are very appreciative of third party fundraising that is done by businesses or other organizations and we are open to new and different ideas. We work with each business or organization on a case by case basis to develop a program or event that meets the needs of both parties.
CASA of McHenry County Kelly Pokharel 815-206-4585 kelly@casamchenrycounty.org CASA provides trained volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected child victims involved in Juvenile Court in McHenry County. CASA serves court involved abused and neglected children ranging in age from 0-21 years, from all backgrounds.
Volunteer Needs and Requirements We are always recruiting volunteers to become child advocates in the courtroom (men and minorities are needed). We hold formal training 2x a year (fall and spring). Volunteers must complete the 40 hour training before taking a case. No prior experience is necessary. We are also always recruiting for board members. Occasionally we use volunteers for office assistance and last minute activities but this is not often.
Guidelines for local businesses and residents interested in helping We ask that all fundraising activity be shared with the office to avoid duplication, overlap and misrepresentation of the organization. However, frequently service groups and businesses choose to make donations to CASA on their own. This does not need to be cleared with the office.
Girls on the Run-McHenry County Volunteer Needs The primary contact for someone interested in volunteering is Raechel Sowa 815-893-0259 rdsowa@yahoo.com
Fundraising Events
Guidelines for local businesses and residents interested in helping Joy Community Presbyterian Church JOY COMMUNITY, a loving church committed to inviting all people to experience Jesus' acceptance. JC4 DAYCARE-PRESCHOOL prepares 2-6 year olds for school. For more on information on volunteering and helping the community, please contact the Church. United Way of McHenry County, Dave Barber, 815-363-1377, dbarber@uwmchenry.org United Way of McHenry County does not provide direct programs. We partner with 24 agencies to provide 47 program services to McHenry County residents.
Volunteer Needs & Requirements The primary contact for someone interested in volunteering is Julie Konieczka, 815-363-1377 ext. 11
Guidelines for local businesses and residents interested in helping Informed voluntary donation is a necessity. Local businesses can run employee campaigns and solicit contributions from their patrons.
Senior Services Associates, Inc., Deborah Danitz, Director of Volunteer Services, 815.344.3555 ddanitz@seniorservicesassoc.org
Information, Referral and Outreach, Case management Services, Caregiver and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support and Services, Elder Abuse Intervention, Nursing Home Ombudsman Services Recreation, Education and Health, Volunteer Placement Services, Transportation, Emergency Services. *See the website for expanded services information www.seniorservicesassoc.org
Our agency focuses on Senior Citizens, some programs have age qualifiers, assets, or are income based. Our agency covers all of McHenry County along with Kane and Kendall Counties.
Volunteer Needs & Requirements Volunteers serve in a variety of ways: Providing Transportation, Friendly Visitors (Senior Companion Program), Home Repair, Clerical Assistance, Fundraising. Board & Advisory Members, Depending on the assignment, some volunteers agree to background checks, signing confidentiality agreements and as dictated an extensive orientation on Senior Services and programs provided.
The primary contact for someone interested in volunteering is Deborah Danitz , Director of Volunteer Services, who will be referred to the appropriate staff person.
Fundraising Events Annual Fashion Show at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn – “New York, New York” March 29, 2009 – Most needed are monetary sponsors and donations for our Silent Auction.
Golf Outing at Chalet Golf Club in Cary – “Swing for Seniors” June 15, 2009 – first year of outing, we need hole sponsors and of course participants. Possibly some volunteers as it is on a work day.
Guidelines for local businesses and residents interested in helping We provide recognition at events and in our paper “The Senior Voice” for major sponsors as well as those who donated items for our Silent Auction. Local businesses can help by becoming a sponsor with a monetary gift, or by donating certificates or items for Silent Auction baskets. Another option available is to advertise in our Fashion Show Program.
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2114 W. Algonquin Road
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: 847-658-5300
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: 847-658-5300