As of October 30, 2020, we have paused all onsite volunteer activities in congruence with the city-wide mandate to limit gatherings to 25 people or less. While this is not an easy decision for us, we know this is the right decision. The health and safety of our community is our top priority.
We need your support now more than ever! Until we are able to reopen onsite volunteer opportunities, you can continue to support LPCS in the following ways
1. Sign up to drop off or donate a meal!
During this time, we are in need of food to cover meals for 20 individuals staying at our 600 W. Fullerton shelter and 35 individuals at our 1521 N. Sedgwick shelter. To sign up for a meal shift, please email volunteer@lpcschicago.org. If you’re providing a meal drop off, we strongly encourage ordering from local restaurants to support local businesses! If you cannot provide a meal but would like to make a donation to support a meal or our general operations, you can do so here.
*NOTE: When you prepare food at home, please only make food if you are feeling well. Please be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you prepare the meal.
2. Support our Guests virtually!
If you’re interested in being a Financial Literacy Coach or helping out Guests with job interview prep and resumes virtually, contact Jameela at volunteer@lpcschicago.org.
3. Support LPSC Graduates!
We are seeking volunteers to virtually support our LPCS Graduate Community. Many of our Graduates live alone and are feeling isolated, especially during the pandemic. If you’d like to offer conversation and support to a Graduate, please email our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@lpcschicgo.org to learn more and sign up.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the life line of our organization; we couldn’t serve over 500 individuals a year without our network of over 1,700 active volunteers. There is a volunteer at LPCS in some capacity 24 hours, 7 days a week! In 2019, LPCS expanded our services with two locations, creating plenty of opportunity for everyone to get involved.
Please note you must be 18 years or older to volunteer at LPCS. However, children of any age are welcome to accompany meal groups with the supervision of a parent or guardian. Upcoming orientation dates are listed below. For more information on individual and group volunteer opportunities, email us at volunteer@lpcschicago.org.
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations (Takes place at 1521 N. Sedgwick)
In order to limit the amount of people coming in and out of our building, we have cancelled all volunteer orientations until further notice. We hope to have them up and running again shortly!
