Service Learning Opportunities
Locations
- Cancer Support Center
- Chicago Heights School District 170
- Eugene Dumas
- Greenbriar Elementary School
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center
- Jones Memorial Community Center
- PADS
- SouthSTAR
- South Suburban Humane Society
- South Suburban SDA Christian School
- Tall Grass Art Association
- On Campus Opportunities
Chicago Heights School District 170
Garfield Elementary School | info for mandatory background check
140 East 23rd Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Telephone: (708) 756-4150
Grades: K-8
Students: 430
Teachers: 30
Principal: Mr. Sanchez
Secretary: Donna Limon
Service Learning Opportunity:
One-on-one tutoring during the lunch periods and in-class
In-class
Subjects: Science, Math, Reading and English
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 7:50 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.
Students may not perform service learning at this site without completing and passing the background check.
Greenbriar Elementary School
101 Greenbriar Ave. West | info for mandatory background check
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
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 completing and passing the background check.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines
Jefferson Elementary School
176 East 11th Street | info for mandatory background check
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
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 completing and passing the background check.
PSC course correlation: All disciplines
SouthSTAR Services
1005 West End Ave., Chicago Heights. IL 60411 | info for mandatory background check
Contact: Cheryl Churney at ccherny@southstarservices.org
(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
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 | info for mandatory background check
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.
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
414 West Lincoln Highway
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Contact: Dawn Thrasher, Community Coordinator
(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.
If you do not show up for your scheduled onsite project you will not be allowed to return.
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.
PSC course correlation: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work andCommunication
Tall Grass Art Association
367 Artist Walk
Park Forest, I 60466
Telephone: (708) 748-3377
Fax: (708) 748-9132
Contact: Janet Muchnik
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.
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
South Suburban SDA Christian School
119 Chestnut St. | info for mandatory background check
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Contact: Lynette Jefferson, Principal
Service Learning Opportunity:
One-on-one tutoring during the lunch periods and in-classIn-class Subjects: Science, Math, Reading and English
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.
South Suburban Humane Society
1103 West End Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Contact: the facility manager
outreach@sshs.pets.org
Katie Dillin, Outreach Coordinator
(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.
Students must contact Katie at the e-mail address listed above for days and times of service, and you must complete and submit the volunteer form at southsuburbanhumanesociety.org.
Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center
Cynthia Turnquist, Volunteer Coordinator
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: (708) 798-9171
Fax: (708) 798-0052
www.cancersupportcenter.org
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
Eugene Dumas
The Center for Multicultural Communities
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
9708) 709-3797
genedumas@aol.com
On Campus Opportunities
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Scoiety Major Service Events (more details to come)
Please contact Melanie Eddins-Spencer, Advisor of Nu Sigma Chapter, (708) 709-3762 or meddins@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.
If you are interested in seeking a volunteer opportunity at one of the locations that require background check it is your responsibility to have the process completed before starting any service hours. Fingerprinting and background check can be administered at:
Trace Identity Service Inc.
222 Vollmer Road, Suite AC
Chicago Heights IL 60411
(708) 754-2900Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (no appointment necessary)
Fee $35 - only cash or money order, no credit cards or personal checks. You must provide a driver's license or a state ID.