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Overview: Explorations Mentors will facilitate discussions and answer questions about aspects of life and school that students may ask. Additionally, they will support critical thinking and creative expression through different independent projects of students’ choice. Overall, mentors will contribute to an environment that welcomes curiosity, promotes emotional and mental well being and safety, and engages intellectual stimulation and educational assistance.
Location: at participating middle schools and/or the Resilient office
Reporting to: Resilient Staff
Responsibilities/Duties
Assisting in gathering and set up of supplies and materials necessary for class
Leading fulfilling and thought provoking discussions and devotionals
Assisting with homework on an as-needed basis
Assisting in the upkeep and organization of Google Classroom
Participating in training and debrief sessions with the other volunteers and Resilient staff
Being a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen
Assisting in clean up and take down of supplies and materials
Impact of Role
Students will have a safe person to whom they can ask questions, seek counsel, and get to know the character of God
Students will have opportunities to explore options for their future
Students will develop and improve life skills, character, as well as math skills
Qualifications
Christ follower preferred
Must have completed Volunteer Application and Background Check with favorable results
Must be able to walk, stand, bend over, for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Basic math knowledge a plus
Must be able to drive to locations
Patient
Friendly
Experience with children is a plus
Time Commitment
2 hours per day, one day per week for 12 weeks
Option for recurring position
Overview: Career Exploration Tutors will administer math lessons to high school students while introducing students to potential career paths in the trades.
Location: at participating high schools and/or the Resilient office
Reporting to: Resilient Staff
Responsibilities/Duties
Assisting in gathering and set up of supplies and materials necessary for class
Teaching math lessons and assigning homework
Grading math assignments and tests, including mid-term and final exams
Assisting in the upkeep and organization of Google Classroom
Participating in training and debrief sessions with the other volunteers and Resilient staff
Asking helpful questions that participants may answer to get a better understanding of what is being taught
Assisting in clean up and take down of supplies and materials
Impact of Role
Young adults will have the opportunity to learn and explore possible career paths for themselves
Students will have a safe person to whom they can ask questions, seek counsel, and get to know the character of God
Students will develop and improve life skills, character, as well as math skills
Young adults will have opportunities for jobs and education that they might not have been able to have on their own
Young adults will be able to improve and increase their math skills and math test scores, giving them more credits to graduate
Qualifications
Christ follower preferred
Must have completed Volunteer Application and Background Check with favorable results
Must be able to walk, stand, bend over, for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Basic math knowledge a plus
Must be able to drive to locations
Patient
Friendly
Experience with children is a plus
Time Commitment
2 hours per day, one day per week for 12 weeks
Option for recurring position
Overview: Career Readiness Tutors will administer math lessons to high school students with appropriate math skills that will prepare them to take the apprenticeship exam, as well as help train workforce skills such as resume writing and interviewing.
Location: at participating schools and/or the Resilient office
Reporting to: Resilient Staff
Responsibilities/Duties
Assisting in gathering and set up of supplies and materials necessary for class
Teaching math lessons and assigning homework
Grading math assignments and tests, including mid-term and final exams
Assisting in the upkeep and organization of Google Classroom
Tailoring lessons based on exam results and progress of students
Participating in training and debrief sessions with the other volunteers and Resilient staff
Asking helpful questions that participants may answer to get a better understanding of what is being taught
Assisting in clean up and take down of supplies and materials
Impact of Role
Young adults will have the opportunity to learn and explore possible career paths for themselves
Students will have a safe person to whom they can ask questions, seek counsel, and get to know the character of God
Students will have opportunities to explore options for their future
Students will develop and improve life skills, character, as well as math skills
Young adults will have opportunities for jobs and education that they might not have been able to have on their own
Qualifications
Christ follower preferred
Must have completed Volunteer Application and Background Check with favorable results
Must be able to walk, stand, bend over, for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Basic math knowledge a plus
Must be able to drive to locations
Patient
Friendly
Time Commitment
2 hours per day, one day per week for 12 weeks
Option for recurring position
Overview: Family Dinner Volunteers will assist in setting up our meal space, greeting guests who come into the space, serving guests food, running activities, and cleaning up afterwards.
Location: The Salvation Army of Villa Park (1s415 Summit Avenue, Villa Park, IL)
Reporting to: Resilient Staff
Responsibilities/Duties
Assist in set up of meal, including tables, chairs, plates, silverware, and the food itself
Greet guests that come into the facility, directing them to tables and seats
Engage and talk with guests
Prepare set up of food in food serving designated areas with containers and utensils, organized in a cohesive and efficient manner
Provide a friendly and welcoming demeanor to guests who walk into the space
Direct guests to check in
Offer any free items or snacks available at the check-in table
Inform guests about resources and programs being displayed at the check-in table
Serve food on plates to guests in appropriate portion sizes to ensure equal amounts for each guest, taking into consideration guests’ preferences
Help guests with plates, napkins, drinks, and whatever else they may need
Engage and talk with guests at tables if time allows
Ensure each guest has enough to eat and drink
Be kind and friendly as guests leave, offering to carry groceries from the food pantry
Keep tables, floors, and other areas with food clean and tidy
Help pack up and store leftover food items
Assist in clean up of plates, food items, and put away of tables and chairs
Impact of Role
Members of the community get access to a free hot meal, one they might not have gotten that day
Members of the community can meet others and engage in fellowship
The surrounding community can get to know each other and each other’s needs
Members of the community don’t get overlooked
Qualifications
Must have completed Volunteer Application and Background Check with favorable results
Must be able to walk, stand, bend over, for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Must be able to drive to the Salvation Army
Patience
Friendly
Time Commitment
2 hours per month, every Third Thursday
Option to serve regularly on a monthly basis
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