YJC Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities at the Youth Job Center of Evanston
"Volunteering at the Youth Job Center has given me the opportunity to help people in a meaningful way. I like being hands-on with the clients, the interaction, discussion, training, listening to them and really learning who they are and what are their aspirations. It feels good to be a part of an organization like the YJC and work with a group of dedicated, caring staff."
Thelma Walker, SCA volunteer since July 2009
Direct Service Volunteering
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Lead job-readiness and employment workshop presentations to youth ages 14-25, covering topics such as resume/cover letter construction, interviewing, financial literacy, work ethic and conflict management
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Provide assistance to high school jobseekers at the Outpost, the YJC’s satellite office at Evanston Township High School
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Serve as a Technology/Resume assistant in our computer lab
Indirect Service Volunteering
- Work with counselors to place reminder phone calls for upcoming YJC-sponsored events
- Assist the Development Department with data entry activities designed to create a faster, more efficient electronic filing system
- Market and promote the YJC to the community through outreach activities
One-Time Special Events Volunteering
- Volunteer on October 7, 2009, at the Fall Job Fair
- Volunteer on April 24, 2010, at the YJC Annual Benefit
*Please discuss other volunteer interests with the Volunteer Coordinator
The Process
- Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the YJC for an overview of available opportunities and receive a volunteer application
- Complete and send in the volunteer application
- Conduct a short interview to find a match for your interests and receive a tour of the facility
- Start volunteering!
Interested in Volunteering? Download the volunteer application form from the link below and send your information. Tyler Tholl, Volunteer Coordinator, will be in touch with you, or you can call him directly: 847-864-5627 ext. 21.
Click Here to download the form.
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