Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for volunteer opportunities, but not sure where to start?  Click on your major or an area of interest, and we'll suggest opportunities that may interest you!

Whether you're looking for something to do on a boring afternoon or hoping to make a difference with a long-term commitment, you should be able to find it here.  Over the coming weeks, many opportunities will be added to this page, so be sure to check back.

Organized by Major

Organized by Interest

Accounting

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Anthropology

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Art

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Biology

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Business Administration

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Chemistry

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Computer Science

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Opportunities: Teach Jr. High/High School aged children various aspects of Information Technology (e.g. Programming, Application Development, and Database Design).

(309)278-5191

E-mail: dhdta@insightbb.com (Dean Johnson)

Economics

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Educational Studies

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Catholic Charities -- After-School Programs

Opportunities: Catholic Charities currently runs four after school programs in low-income areas in B-N.  Student volunteers are needed to assist with program activities from 3:30-5:30PM. Volunteers can commit to one or more days if their schedule permits.

(309)829-6307

E-mail: ihildreth@ccdop.org (Iris Hildreth)

English

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Environmental Studies

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202 West College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309)454-3169

E-mail: eac@ecologyactioncenter.org

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Recycling for Families

515 N. Center St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)829-6500

French

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German

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Greek and Roman Studies

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History

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David Davis Mansion

1000 E. Monroe Dr.

Bloomington, IL 61701

Opportunities: Docents (Volunteer Guides)

(309)828-1084

E-mail: davismansion@yahoo.com (Jeannie Riordan)

http://davismansion.org/

International Studies

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Adult Literacy Program/ Adult ESL

Contact: Karyn Turner

(309)888-9884

E-mail: turnerk@roe17.k12.il.us

Mathematics

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Music

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Music Theatre

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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

107 E. Chestnut St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

Opportunities: The BCPA is in need of energetic volunteers to serve as ushers and tour guides.

(309) 434-2768

E-mail: sdowney@artsblooming.org (Stacey Downey)

http://www.artsblooming.org

Nursing

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BroMenn Regional Medical Center

Virginia & Franklin
Normal, IL 61761

Opportunities: Volunteers needed for clerical work, lounge host/hostess, work in cafe, boutique and thrift stores, computer entry, escort/deliver flowers, quilting, children's health training, hospice, pictures, and tour guides.

Phone: 309-268-5397

E-mail: sseibring@bromenn.org (Sue Seibring)

Philosophy

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Physics

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Political Science

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Psychology

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Religion

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Risk Management

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Sociology

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Spanish

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P.A.L.S. (Professionals Assisting Latino Students)

(309)824-2105

E-mail: bnpals@yahoogroups.com (Alex Cardona)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bnpals/

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Adult Literacy Program/ Adult ESL

Contact: Karyn Turner

(309)888-9884

E-mail: turnerk@roe17.k12.il.us

Theatre Arts

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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

107 E. Chestnut St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

Opportunities: The BCPA is in need of energetic volunteers to serve as ushers and tour guides.

(309) 434-2768

E-mail: sdowney@artsblooming.org (Stacey Downey)

http://www.artsblooming.org

Women's Studies

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Planned Parenthood of East-Central Illinois

318 W. Washington, 3^rd Floor

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)827-4383

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Stepping Stones – YWCA Sexual Assault Program

1201 Hershey Road

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)827-4005

African-American Community

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Black Data Processing Association (BDPA)

Opportunities: Teach Jr. High/High School aged children various aspects of Information Technology (e.g. Programming, Application Development, and Database Design).

(309)278-5191

E-mail: dhdta@insightbb.com (Dean Johnson)

Animals/ Pets

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Humane Society

423 Kays Drive

Normal, IL

(309)451-1000

http://www.hscipets.org/

http://www.hscipets.org/voluntee.htm

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Sterile Feral

PO Box 3413

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)663-4406

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Central Illinois Small Animal Rescue (CISAR)

Opportunities: Playing with dogs, sweeping cat rooms, mowing lawns, or helping to find potential adopters.  CISAR is also looking for a volunteer Vet Tech to assist Dr. Bleem as he provides veterinary care for the animals.

29738 E. 1400 N. Road
Colfax, IL 61728

(309)724-8241 (Pat Cosenza)

Asian-American Community

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Adult Literacy Program/ Adult ESL

Contact: Karyn Turner

(309)888-9884

E-mail: turnerk@roe17.k12.il.us

Blind

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Children

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Catholic Charities -- After-School Programs

Opportunities: Catholic Charities currently runs four after school programs in low-income areas in B-N.  Student volunteers are needed to assist with program activities from 3:30-5:30PM. Volunteers can commit to one or more days if their schedule permits.

(309)829-6307

E-mail: ihildreth@ccdop.org (Iris Hildreth)

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

603 S. Center St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)828-1870

tcbbbs@aol.com

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Juvenile Early Intervention/Extended Day Probation

200 W. Front, Suite 5D

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)888-5432

Elderly

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BroMenn Adult Day Services

202 E. Locust Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 829-0782

dhoefs@bromenn.org

http://www.bromenn.org

Faith in Action

410 N. Prairie St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

Opportunities: Volunteers needed to provide rides for senior citizens to medical appointments within Bloomington-Normal.  Flexible and seasonal opportunities available.

(309)827-7780

E-mail: twincitiesfaithinaction@hotmail.com (Bobbie Hynes)

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McLean County Nursing Home

901 N. Main

Normal, IL

Opportunities: Shopping helper, manicure helper, and beauty parlor assistant.

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Westminster Villiage

2025 E. Lincoln

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)663-6474

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The Seniors Program

Community Activity Center

Normal Plaza,

1110 Douglas St.

Normal, IL 61761

(309)888-9099

Environment

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Ecology Action Center

202 West College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309)454-3169

E-mail: eac@ecologyactioncenter.org

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Recycling for Families

515 N. Center St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)829-6500

Health Care

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BroMenn Regional Medical Center

Virginia & Franklin
Normal, IL 61761

Opportunities: Volunteers needed for clerical work, lounge host/hostess, work in cafe, boutique and thrift stores, computer entry, escort/deliver flowers, quilting, children's health training, hospice, pictures, and tour guides.

Phone: 309-268-5397

E-mail: sseibring@bromenn.org (Sue Seibring)

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American Red Cross of the Heartland

1 Westport Court
Bloomington, IL 61704

Opportunities: Volunteers needed to be a greeter, escort, or run the canteen for blood donor drives, to train to be an instructor for Health and Safety and Disaster classes, provide disaster response, become a planning team member, military caseworker, office assistant, and other support such as community events.

Phone: 309-662-0500 ext. 58

E-mail: diana@arcmclean.org (Diana Nicol)

Hispanic/ Latino Community

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P.A.L.S. (Professionals Assisting Latino Students)

(309)824-2105

E-mail: bnpals@yahoogroups.com (Alex Cardona)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bnpals/

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Adult Literacy Program/ Adult ESL

Contact: Karyn Turner

(309)888-9884

E-mail: turnerk@roe17.k12.il.us

Homelessness/ Hunger

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Compassion Center

313 N. East St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

Opportunities: Work in the area containing the TV lounge and the washer/dryer. Volunteers will dispense soap, personal care items and towels. Depending on your comfort level, you may engage with clients.

E-mail: jcrooks@pathcrisis.org (Jessica Crooks)

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Home Sweet Home

303 E. Oakland

Bloomington, IL 61701

Opportunities: Adopt-A-Meal (Underwrite, plan, prepare, serve, and clean up after a meal; good opportunity for small groups) or provide general help in the kitchen.

(309) 828-7356

E-mail: ssparrow@hshministries.org (Steven Sparrow)

http://www.hshministries.org/

Jewish Community

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LGBT Community

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Disabilities

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Special Olympics, Heartland

605 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

(309)888-2551

Political Advocacy

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Central Illinois Organizing Project (CIOP)

PO Box 5611

Bloomington, IL 61702-5611

Opportunities: Your involvement can take the form of helping families over the phone who are interested in buying their first home, researching bank lending in your communitiy, to helping CIOP's growing public affairs campaign.

(309)827-9627

E-mail: ciop@insightbb.com

Sports/ Recreation

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SOAR – Special Opportunities Available in Recreation

109 E. Olive St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)434-2260

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Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal

1615 W. Illinois St.

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)829-3034

Teens

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Women

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Planned Parenthood of East-Central Illinois

318 W. Washington, 3^rd Floor

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)827-4383

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Stepping Stones – YWCA Sexual Assault Program

1201 Hershey Road

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)827-4005

"Service is the rent you pay for room on this earth."
- Shirley Chisholm