Our work would not be possible without the help of our incredibly dedicated volunteers.
Our volunteers are a part of the New Moms family — each one has a special role in our community, bolstering our staff by completing a variety of tasks and helping when it’s needed most.
You can help make a difference. Join us in furthering our mission to strengthen families by partnering with young moms as they progress toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being! We have regular opportunities, recurring projects, and offsite projects that you can participate in at all of our three locations (Austin neighborhood, Garfield Park neighborhood, or Oak Park neighborhood).
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Beginning February 1, 2022, New Moms will require all staff and volunteers to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. We have a responsibility to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards and the goal of this policy is to protect everyone affiliated with New Moms and the broader community. This is in compliance with all applicable laws and based on guidance from the CDC.
If you have any questions about volunteering, contact our Engagement Specialist, Jessica Britt, at volunteer@newmoms.org or call 773.252.3253 ext. 135.
- 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.
- Groups: With COVID safety protocols in place, 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 an interest form, and our volunteer coordinator will reach out to you.
AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Childcare Associates: We’re bringing back childcare and we’re looking for regular volunteers to help out 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.
- Administrative Assistant: We are looking for someone with HR experience to help maintain files at our Transformation Center (5317 W Chicago Ave) or Bright Endeavors (W Carroll Avenue). This would entail filing items, printing papers, and making sure that all files are complete and accurate.
- Bright Endeavors Fulfillment and Shipment Volunteers: Come help us pour, pack, and ship candles at our social enterprise, Bright Endeavors, from 11am – 2pm on Mondays. This opportunity might require light lifting and masking with a KN95 mask is required. (New Moms can provide the mask.)
- 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 day/time for this opportunity are flexible.
- Bright Endeavors Fulfillment and Shipment Volunteers: Come help us pour, pack, and ship candles at our social enterprise, Bright Endeavors, during the afternoon on Fridays. This opportunity might require light lifting and masking with a KN95 mask is required. (New Moms can provide the mask.)
- 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 day/time for this opportunity are flexible.
- Food Fun: We are looking for 5 to 6 volunteers for a day of service TBD, dedicated to our love of food. In partnership with Beyond Hunger, volunteers will bag/box food for amazing families in Chicago, then deep clean freezers and refrigerators to ensure food safety. Finally, volunteers will spruce up New Moms’ emergency food pantry, discarding old items and organizing our shelves.
