Service Learning Opportunities
Locations
- Cancer Support Center
- Chicago Heights School District 170
- Flossmoor School District 161
- Greenbriar Elementary Schoo
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Jones Memorial Community Center
- Junior Achievement
- PADS
- SouthSTAR
- South Suburban Humane Society
- South Suburban SDA Christian School
- Tall Grass Art Association
- On Campus Opportunities
- Washington-McKinley School
Chicago Heights School District 170
Garfield Elementary School
140 East 23rd Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Telephone: (708) 756-4150
Grades: K-8
Students: 430
Teachers: 30
Principal: Ms. Rodriguez
Service Learning Opportunity:
One-on-one tutoring during the lunch periods and in-class
In-class
Subjects: Science, Math, Reading and English
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Garfield Elementary School, pleasethe Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Esther Pacheco, epacheco@prairiestate.edu (708) 709-3503 with your desired start date and end date.
Required Training:
- Principal and classroom teacher will provide training.
Other Requirements:
- Initial Interview with Principal
- Illinois State Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting
School is open between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Service Learning Opportunity will start in October due to paperwork requirements.
Students may not perform service learning at this site without meeting with Esther Pacheco, and completing and passing the background check.
Greenbriar Elementary School
101 Greenbriar Ave. West
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Telephone: (708) 756-4159
Grades: K-8
Students: 243
Teachers: 13
Principal: Patricia Lemi
Service Learning Opportunity:
One-on-one tutoring during the lunch periods and in-class
In-class
Subjects: Science, Math,Reading and English
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Greenbriar Elementary School, please the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Esther Pacheco, epacheco@prairiestate.edu (708) 709-3503 with your desired start date and end date.
Required Training:
- Principal and classroom teacher will provide training
Other Requirements:
- Initial Interview with Principal
- Illinois State Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting
School is open between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Students may not perform service learning at this site without meeting with Esther Pacheco, and completing and passing the background check.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines
Jefferson Elementary School
176 East 11th Street
Chicago Heights, IL
Telephone: (708) 56-4162
Grades: K-8
Students 339
Teachers: 21
Principal: Terri Brink
Service Learning Opportunity:
One-on-one tutoring in-class with 1st graders
Four to six PSC students needed
Subjects: Science, Math, Reading and English
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Jefferson Elementary School, please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
Required Training:
- Principal and classroom teacher will provide training
Other Requirements:
- Initial Interview with Principal
- Illinois State Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting
School is open between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Students may not perform service learning at this site without meeting with Esther Pacheco, and completing and passing the background check.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines
SouthSTAR Services
1005 West End Ave., Chicago Heights. IL 60411
Contact: Cheryl Churney
(708) 747-0627 X116
Service Learning Opportunities:
- Computer lab assistance for persons with disabilities
- Need computer literate person(s)to help staff improve their abilities with computer programs, such as spreadsheets and Microsoft Word usage
- Need assistance with helping persons with disabilities improve reading skills
- Need students to develop a fitness program for persons with disabilities
- Need someone to update the web site
- Need someone who can create and develop flyers for various events
- Opportunity for someone to learn event planning and marketing
- Minimum of five to six students
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at SouthSTAR Services please e-mail the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Esther Pacheco, epacheco@prairiestate.edu (708) 709-3503 with your start date and end date.
Required training:
- Contact will provide training
Other requirements:
- Willingness to work with persons with disabilities
Students may not perform service learning at this site without meeting with Angela Winters-Harmon, and completing and passing the background check.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines, especially Computers, Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education/Health & Fitness, Reading and Communications
Harold Colbert Jones Memorial Community Center
220 East 15th Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Telephone: (708) 757-5395 X 24
Fax: (708) 757-3114
info@jonescenter.org
Contact: Tonnettia Ivie
All opportunities are available Monday - Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
After School Club
Educational, social, and recreational activities for ages 5-17
***Art students needed to work with youth on a variety of art projects***
Tutoring / Mentoring
Specialized help for youth with greater academic needs
Mentoring
One-on-one relationships with caring adults for 4-8 graders
Computer Learning Center
Hands-on computer training utilizing PLATO software and online capabilities
Training: The site contact will train student participants.
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Jones Memorial Community Center, please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
Other requirements:
- Background check paid by the Jones Center
- Sexual Offender Check for all volunteers
Students may not perform service learning at this site without meeting with Esther Pacheco, and completing and passing the background check.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines, especially Art, Computers, Psychology and Sociology
PADS
Homeless Shelter Assistants-Overnight Shelter
Contact: Denise Fields
(708) 754-4357
Four shifts are available for students to assist:
First Shift: 6-11pm
From 6 to 7 p.m., volunteers put out mattresses and linens and prepare site.
Beginning at 7 p.m., each guest is registered and photo taken to accompany permanent registration card.
Special needs for social and medical services are noted so referrals can be made.
A hot dinner is served from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Breakfast and a sack lunch are provided for the next day.
Each guest is provided a mattress, a pillow clean linens and toiletries. Guests are in bed by 10 p.m.
Second shift: 10:45 pm- 3 am
Sack lunches are prepared and given to guests as they leave in the morning.
Monitor sleeping guests
Third shift: 2:45 - 7 am
Volunteers continue to monitor sleeping guests.
By 6 a.m., guests are awakened. Guests sterilize their mattress and pilow and put linens in laundry.
Breakfast is served and guests are out the door by 7 a.m.
Volunteers make sure guests leave residential areas and head to major streets where they can obtain bus service.
Fourth shift: 5:30 - 7:30 am
This shift assists with breakfast and stays for final clean-up of site after guests depart.
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at PADS, please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
PSC course correlation: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work andCommunication
Junior Achievement
Contact: LaToya King
(708) 479-7200 X202
The Elementary School Program includes seven sequential themes for kindergarten through sixth grade. Through hands on activities, students learn the basics of business, economic concepts and how education is relevant to the workplace. Sequential activities build on lessons from each preceding grade and prepare students for secondary school and lifelong learning. Students also learn that people assume roles as individuals, consumers, and workers in an expanding cultural environment that extends from the self and family to global relations.
Middle Grades Programs help teens make difficult decisions about how best to prepare for their educational and professional future, and develop communication skills that are essential to success in the work world. Students are introduced to economic concepts and useful facts about the working world. They learn about the stock market and role-play business ownership, including developing a business plan, and producing and marketing a product. They also assess their personal skills and interests, role-play job interviews, and explore careers.
Training:
- One hour orientation
Requirements:
- Must be comfortable speaking in a group setting
- Must be able to work well with children
- Must be personable
- Must have reliable transportation
Sites have not been determined yet.
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Junior Achievement please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
PSC course correlation: Accounting, Finance, Business, Marketing, Communication and Education
Tall Grass Art Association
367 Artist Walk
Park Forest, I 60466
Telephone: (708) 748-3377
Fax: (708) 748-9132
Contact: Executive Director
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 11 am - 4 pm
Evening exhibition hours vary.
This service learning opportunity will introduce students to all aspects gallery management, exhibit installation, marketing the arts, fundraising, and being a curator of an event.
Required Training:
- Volunteer Coordinator will train students.
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Tall Grass Arts Association please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
Other Requirements:
- Must interview with Volunteer Coordinator, and be accepted by this person for the service learning opportunity.
PSC course correlation: Marketing, Communication, Art, English and History
Flossmoor School District 161
Serena Hills Elementary School
255 Pleasant Drive
Chicago Heights, IL
Telephone:(708) 647-7300
Grades: Pre-School -5
Students: 389
Teachers: 25
Principal: Mrs. Lynn Westerlund
Service Learning Opportunity:
- Need PSC students to read to elementary school students or listen and help them to read during the school day.
- Need one-on-one tutoring assistance during the lunch periods.
- Need Spanish speaking bilingual students to help students with their English proficiency
- Need to develop and host a workshop for parents to educate them on helping children study.
Required Training:
- Principal and classroom teacher will provide training
Other Requirements:
- Initial Interview with Principal
- Illinois State Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at Flossmoor School District 161 please, e-mail Esther Pacheco with your desired start date and end date.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines, especially Reading; English; Spanish; Communication
School is open between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Students may not perform service learning at this site without meeting with Angela Winters-Harmon, and completing and passing the background check.
South Suburban SDA Christian School
119 Chestnut St.
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Contact: Mr. Musonda, Principal
Service Learning Opportunity:
One-on-one tutoring during the lunch periods and in-classIn-class Subjects: Science, Math, Reading and English
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at South Suburban SDA Christian School, please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
Required Training:
- Principal and classroom teacher will provide training
Other Requirements:
- Initial Interview with Principal
- Illinois State Criminal Background Check (PDF)
- Fingerprinting
School is open between 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m.
PSC course correlation: Dr. Charmaine Jake-Matthew's students only.
South Suburban Humane Society
Chicago Heights, IL
Contact: the facility manager
outreach@sshs.pets.org
(708) 755-7387
Service Learning Opportunities:
- Dog and cat walking
- Kennel Cleaning (All students must be willing to clean kennels or they will not be permitted to perform the service learning opportunity.)
- Fundraising
- Animal feeding
Orientations are on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.
If you are interested in a Service Learning Opportunity at South Suburban Humane Society, please e-mail Esther Pacheco with your start date and end date.
Students must contact Brian at the e-mail address listed above for days and times of service.
Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center
Susan Mason, Volunteer Coordinator
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: (708) 798-9171
Fax: (708) 798-0052
www.cancersupportcenter.org
11th Annual Walk of Hope
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Service Learning Opportunities
- Greeter/Answering Phones
- Event Volunteer
- General Office
- Village Door Belle
- Mailings
Volunteer Requirements
- Understand and promote the mission of the Cancer Support Center
- Submit a completed Volunteer Application
- Interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
- Complete volunteer orientation and appropriate training
PSC course correlation: All disciplines
On Campus Opportunities
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Scoiety Major Service Events (more details to come)
Please contact Peggy Jones, President of Nu Sigma Chapter, (708) 709-3635 or pjones@prairiestate for more details on events - PSC Child Care Center
Contact: Kellie Clark, Director, 708-709-3725 or kclark@prairiestate.edu - Health Promotion Programming is always looking for Peer Educators who want to be proactive in helping the College become a healthier campus! Studies show that Peer Educators make a large impact on the health behaviors of their peers. All Peer Educators will go through a natonally-certified training program (that can be used on other college campuses), as well as enhance their skills in leadership, team-building and program planning. Students can also get inovlved by contacting the Health Promotion Programming office in room 1261 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or call (708) 709-3897.
Washington-McKinley School
25 West 16th Place
Chicago Heights, IL
(708) 756-4843
Principal: Ms. Sneed