Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with Children
READS
Help a child improve their literacy skills, develop a love for reading, and succeed in school.
After-School Tutor
Work 1-on-1 and in small groups with children to help them become successful readers.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week for one semester (2:30–5:00 pm)
Summer Volunteer
Read with students and help out during activities to support learning retention over the summer months.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week (10:00 AM–1:30 PM)
School-Age
You can provide academic and social-emotional support to school-age children as they learn and grow.
Homework Helper
Spend one-on-one homework time with a youth between the ages of 5 and 12.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week, 30–60 min
Intern
Gain valuable experience while making an impact on students in our program.
Ideal Commitment: At least 2 days/week, 2-3 hours/day
Volunteer with Youth
YOU
Play an important role in the life of a teen and celebrate their growth as they build a foundation for success, both in school and in life. As a mentor in our TEAM program, you will receive training as well as support from community of mentors at Erie House.
Mentor (7th–9th Grade)
Work 1-on-1 with a student to help them develop good study habits and life skills as they move from middle school to high school.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week (Mon, 6:00–7:30 pm) during the academic year
Mentor (10th–12th Grade)
Provide that extra layer of support a student needs to graduate from high school and explore college and career options.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week (Wed, 6:00–8:00 pm) during the academic year
Intern
Gain valuable experience while making an impact on students in our program.
Ideal Commitment: At least 2 days/week, 2-3 hours/day
Proyecto Cuídate
You can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in the South Lawndale/Little Village community.
Mentor
Participate in a team environment to provide support to local youth, build positive relationships, and share resources to help them reach their potential.
Ideal Commitment: 1 day/week throughout the year
Intern
Get hands-on experience as you complete your social work or psychology internship through your undergraduate or graduate program.
Ideal Commitment: Semester/Full Academic Year, depending on program requirements
Volunteer with Adults
Community Literacy
If you enjoy helping others and would like to build connections with folks in our community, sign up to volunteer in our Community Literacy program.
1-on-1 Tutor
Work 1-on-1 with a student to help them develop their language and literacy skills.
Ideal Commitment: 1–2 hours/week for at least 1 semester
Small Group Tutor
Facilitate group activities to support students in their continued language acquisition.
Ideal Commitment: 1–2 hours/week for at least 1 semester
Health & Leadership
You can help us expand access to greater well-being by lending a hand at one of our workshops either at Erie House or in the community.
Workshop Assistant
Lead a nutrition workshop or fitness activities with our Super-H students.
Ideal Commitment: varies
Health Promoter
Help us host community cooking and nutrition workshops to help expand access to well-being in our communities.
Ideal Commitment: varies
Community Navigator
Help us provide Know Your Rights workshops and training to support immigrant families and individuals.
Ideal Commitment: varies
ESL
Build connections in the community and help others develop language and literacy skills by participating in a conversation group with students in our ESL or ABE classes.
If you are looking for 1-on-1 or small group tutoring/teaching volunteer opportunities, please check out our Community Literacy program.
Group Opportunity
Sign your team up to participate in a conversation group with our students, using interactive questions and prompts to build connections and develop language skills in the process.
Ideal Commitment: 2–3 hours
Other Ways to Volunteer
Group Opportunities
Join your co-workers in a group project at Erie House!
Beautification Projects
Come together to plant a garden, paint a classroom, or spruce up our facilities.
Ideal Commitment: 3 hours
Conversation Group
Sign your team up to participate in a conversation group with our students, using interactive questions and prompts to build connections and develop language skills in the process.
Ideal Commitment: 2–3 hours
To set up your group project please contact Izzy Rodriguez at volunteer@eriehouse.org.
Join the Associate Board
The Erie Associate Board (EAB) members serve as ambassadors for Erie House, working together to raise funds and awareness for our programs and services.
Erie Associate Board Member
Members will provide support to the organization by fundraising through Associate Board events, individual donations, in-kind gift solicitation and corporate support. Additionally, members will help identify new individuals and institutions that can support Erie House. All members will work closely with Erie House’s Development and Communications staff to keep well informed on Erie House and Board matters and meet the Board’s goals.
Interested in joining? Please contact Izzy Rodriguez at volunteer@eriehouse.org.
General Volunteering and Questions
Contact Izzy Rodriguez at volunteer@eriehouse.org