Volunteer

Our work would not be possible without the help of our incredibly dedicated volunteers.

For one or more

Looking to make a difference?

We have regular opportunities and recurring projects that you or your group can participate in at all of our three locations (Austin neighborhood, Garfield Park neighborhood, or Oak Park neighborhood).

If you have any questions, contact our Event & Volunteer Coordinator, Jane Rasweiler, at jrasweiler@newmoms.org or call 773.252.3253 ext. 135.

How to Get Involved

Individuals

If you are interested in volunteering as an individual, you must first attend a virtual Volunteer Orientation via Zoom. After attending Volunteer Orientation, and passing the screening process (which includes two background checks), you are welcome to request one of our volunteer opportunities listed below.

Individual Volunteer Interest Form

Groups

New Moms has a few select opportunities for groups of 8 or fewer to volunteer with us. If you’re interested in a group volunteer opportunity, please complete the interest form below, and our Event & Volunteer Coordinator, Jane Rasweiler, will reach out to you.

Reach out to Jane to learn about current opportunities at jrasweiler@newmoms.org or call 773.252.3253 ext. 135.

Group Volunteer Interest Form

Available Volunteer Opportunities

Individual Opportunities

Childcare Associates

We’re bringing back childcare and we’re looking for regular volunteers to help at both our Chicago and Oak Park locations. We’d need support a couple of days a week and up to four evenings per week! Shifts are about 2 hours long.

Front Desk Ambassador

Help us connect with our residents and community! Front Desk shifts are 2-4 hours long at our Austin location. We have many open shifts available between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Duties include answering phone calls and emails, greeting guests, connecting people with resources, and accepting donations.

Cleaning Days

Within our New Moms facility we have a few Bright Spaces, which are areas for moms to do laundry and work while their children have toys and games to play with. These are always in need of a good cleaning. The days/times for this opportunity are flexible.

Group Opportunities

Gardening

Our Oak Park location has several outdoor spaces that require a bit of Spring Cleaning and planting. The days/times for this opportunity are flexible.

Cleaning Days

Within our New Moms facility we have a number of Bright Spaces, which are areas for moms to do laundry and work while their children have toys and games to play with. These are always in need of a good cleaning. The days/times for this opportunity are flexible.

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Have questions about how to get involved with New Moms? Please fill out your information and we’ll be in touch.