LOCAL OUTREACH
Here are some local organizations with volunteer opportunities focused on helping vulnerable populations, such as senior citizens, people experiencing homelessness, single and young moms, foster families, and more.
Riverbend Family Ministries - Wood River
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Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) in Wood River, Illinois, offers diverse volunteer opportunities, including client assistance, administrative support, facility maintenance, and event support. Volunteers play a crucial role in RFM’s mission to support families in crisis due to violence, addiction, poverty, or homelessness. To get involved, individuals can complete the volunteer application on RFM’s website and contact the organization for more information.
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Mosaic Health - Granite City & Fairview Heights
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Mosaic Health, with locations in Granite City and Fairview Heights, Illinois, offers free, life-affirming reproductive health services and relies on volunteers to support its Christ-centered mission. Volunteer opportunities include roles such as childbirth class instructors, where passionate individuals can lead educational sessions for expecting parents. To explore current volunteer positions and contribute to Mosaic Health’s community impact, interested individuals can visit their official website or contact the organization directly.
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Amazing Grace at Logan Place - Edwardsville
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Amazing Grace at Logan Place (AGLP) in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a faith-based organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk young women by providing life skills training and support. Volunteers can contribute in various capacities, such as assisting with the ongoing renovation of their 174-year-old mansion on Saturdays, providing meals for volunteers through their Meal Train program, or offering mentorship and skills training to the young women they serve. To get involved, individuals can visit AGLP’s official website or contact the organization directly.
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Good Samaritan House - Granite City
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Good Samaritan House in Granite City, Illinois, is an emergency shelter dedicated to supporting unhoused mothers and their children by providing guidance, shelter, and hope. Volunteers can contribute in various capacities, including transporting clients to appointments, assisting with office tasks, providing childcare, and organizing donation drives. To get involved, individuals can contact Good Samaritan House directly to learn more about current volunteer opportunities.
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The Restore Network is a faith-based organization in Illinois dedicated to transforming the foster care system by providing comprehensive support to foster families and the children they care for. Volunteers can engage in various roles, including offering respite care, preparing meals, organizing events, providing childcare during support gatherings, and participating in prayer teams. To get involved, individuals can visit The Restore Network’s official website to learn more about these opportunities and complete the volunteer application process.
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Equipping the Called - Collinsville
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Equipping the Called, located in Collinsville, Illinois, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and families in the community through the efforts of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include roles such as Community Drive Outreach Coordinator, Fundraising Event Coordinator, and assisting with stocking and organizing donated items. To get involved, individuals or groups can visit Equipping the Called’s official website to browse current volunteer positions and sign up for events.
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Senior Services Plus, Inc. in Alton, IL is a nonprofit agency established to help enrich the lives of older adults through programs and services that encourage independent living and wellness. Volunteers are needed for Community Resources, such as helping seniors with small maintenance tasks around the house, and also for meal delivery services. To volunteer, visit the organization's page directly.