LATH Mentor: Work in a mentor team to serve as a life skills coach to a family in the LaGrange Area Transitional Housing (LATH) program. This is a long term volunteer opportunity. Mentors are required to meet with clients one hour per week during the introductory stages. Located in the LaGrange area.
Ambassadors: Attend community festivals and events to educate the attendees on Pillars. Training will be conducted on the programs and services Pillars offers. Time commitment will be various events throughout the year. Located in Pillars service area.
Hope Chest: Hope Chest is an upscale resale shop run by volunteers to benefit Constance Morris House. Volunteer to work in the shop or to 'shop' for our clients. Hope Chest's current volunteer needs are Friday morning or afternoon; Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 12:30; and Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 (this shift often works out well for high school students since they can come after school). Please contact Noelle McDonough (708) 246-6321 or 3dmcd@att.net or click here for more information.
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Special Event Volunteers: Volunteers needed for special events such as the Pillars Ball in January or our Summer Event in June. Opportunities could range from serving on a planning committee to assisting the day of the event.
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Sexual Assault Advocate Position: Provide medical and criminal advocacy to individuals and families affected by sexual violence at local hospital emergency rooms and police departments. Provide crisis interention services to victims and significant others. Must complete Pillars' free 40 hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training and be responsible for taking 2 shifts per month on the Pillars' 24-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline. For information on training please contact Serena Curry at scurry@pillarscommunity.org or 708.995.3887
Board of Directors: The quality of our Board's leadership and their commitment to our mission is fundamental to the growth and success of Pillars. Ours is a 100% volunteer board, representing a broad cross section of our communities, to include business leaders, educators, clinicians, physicians, community advocates, attorneys, and more! Members serve on various committees, to include: Governance, Finance, Programs, Resource Development, and Human Resources.
To learn more about our Board of Directors please contact Heather Alderman, Vice President of Advancement, External Affairs & General Counsel at halderman@pillarscommunity.org or 708.995.3508.
