Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteer programs offer you a chance to make a difference in your community. Some of our volunteers work directly with those we serve. Volunteers may spend a Monday afternoon with a group of individuals reading a book or caring for children.

Others like to work "behind the scenes," providing clerical assistance.

Regardless of how you choose to share your talents, as a Community Link volunteer, you'll ...

  • Meet new people and gain new skills
  • Have your choice of short- or long-term projects - whatever fits your schedule
  • Receive training, ongoing support and guidance
  • Meet other volunteers at monthly social activities (for some programs)
  • Learn more about your community
  • The following volunteer opportunities are available:

    Direct Care Needs

  • Classroom Assistant - Assists classroom staff with implementation of goals and activities of daily living.
  • Lunchroom Assistant - Assists in setting up lunches, feeding and teaching clients to feed themselves.
  • Reading Companion - Reading a variety of materials to clients.
  • Community Companion - Assists disabled residents in activities of daily living and promotes client independence.
  • Childcare Assistant - Assists with childcare during policy council meetings.
  • Administrative Needs

  • Office Assistant - Assists in general office duties.
     
  • Computer Assistant - Assist with installing, modifying and making minor repairs to personal computer hardware and software.
  •  Contact Information

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Dennis Jenkins
     Volunteer Coordinator

    1665 North Fourth Street
    Breese, IL  62230
    Phone/TDD: (618) 526-8800
    Fax:  (618) 526-2021

    Email: DennisJ@commlink.org