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 of expressing God’s love by surrounding young moms with all they need to transform their lives!  We have regular opportunities, recurring projects, and offsite projects that you can participate in at one of our 3 locations (Oak Park, Austin neighborhood, or Garfield Park neighborhood).

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

• Individuals: If you are interested in volunteering as an individual, you must first attend Volunteer Orientation (volunteer orientations occur monthly). 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. If you’d like to get more information, please email volunteer@newmoms.org or call Claire Murashima at 773.252.3253 x135.
• Groups: If you’re interested in a group volunteer opportunity, please complete this form, and our volunteer coordinator will reach out to you.

Volunteer

Regular Opportunities (see complete description below)

1. Child Enrichment
2. Front Desk Ambassador
3. Job Search Assistant
4. Candle Production Assistant

Recurring Projects (see complete description below)

1. Cleaning & Organizing
2. Graduation Speaker
3. Evening Meal Donor

Regular Opportunities:

1. Child Enrichment: Monday – Friday, mornings, afternoons, and evenings at both Oak Park and Austin locations.
   Assist in the child care program during program and parent support group time.  You will assist staff with child enrichment activities. Children in the program range from newborn to 5 years.
2. Front Desk Ambassador: Shifts vary – Austin location
   Be the first point of contact for all visitors – both in person and on the phone. Greet guests, answer questions, & facilitate seamless operations of the front desk.
3. Job Search Assistant: Fridays (9:30am – 12:30pm) at Austin location
   Provide participants with support as they job search, conduct mock interviews, help with resume building, and/or completing online applications.
4. Candle Production Assistant: As needed during daytime hours @ Bright Endeavors (9am-3pm)
   Occasional help processing larger candle orders. Must be able to commit to coming in several hours a day for a week at a time.

Recurring Projects:

1. 1. Cleaning & Organizing
      Help is occasionally needed to clean spaces in our facilities or to organize donations/storage. Must be able to move and lift objects. Some heavy lifting may be required.
   2. Graduation Speaker: Fridays at Austin location (11am-12:30pm)
      Speak at our monthly Job Training graduation ceremony. Motivational speakers are especially needed.
   3. Evening Meal Donors (Oak Park location): Tuesday & Wednesday evenings
      Donate “ready-to-eat” meals at 5:15pm to New Moms Oak Park Center (206 Chicago Ave., Yellow Entrance) for 15-20 adults and children on Tuesdays and 10-15 on Wednesdays. Meals should contain a protein (no pork and we have one vegetarian), vegetable and/or fruit side, and a kid-friendly carbohydrate side (i.e., pasta, mac and cheese, bread); a dessert is also greatly appreciated. The groups have simple tastes and participants are not generally adventurous in trying new things, but they truly appreciate delicious, homemade food. Recommended meals include: casseroles, pasta dishes, chicken and rice, fried chicken, kabobs, meatloaf, tacos, and chili or soup. Donors do not have to provide baby food, beverages, condiments, dressings, plates, napkins, or utensils.
   4. Evening Meal Donors (Austin location): Every Thursday between 4:45-5:00pm.
      Donate “ready-to-eat” meals for about 10-12 adults at a time most convenient to you on Thursdays at 5317 W Chicago Ave between 4:45-5pm. The theme is “global cuisine” – Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranean, Thai, Pizza, American – no pork for any meals.