Visit us at www.breakthrough.org/volunteer to see a dynamic list of individual, group, ongoing, and one-time volunteer opportunities and to learn how you can get involved in this powerful work. You can view some of the opportunities to serve below.
VCB Contact:
Stephanie St. JohnHomeless Intervention:Meal Group Leader (Manna Ministry): Daily | All Mealtimes
Gather a group to provide and serve a monthly meal while building relationships with guests
Weekday Kitchen Assistant: Monday-Friday | Daytime Hours
Work alongside kitchen staff to prepare healthy meals for homeless guests OR volunteer to serve meals at our women's center during the week from 7-9:30am and/or 11:30am-1pm
Shelter Assistant: Daily | Daytime and Evening Hours
Partner with staff to provide program support, admin help, and build relationships with guests
Activity Program Assistant: Daily | Daytime and Evening Hours
Provide fun activities for guests like spa and game days, tournaments, exercise programs, and team-building.
Skills-Building and Adult Literacy Coach: Daily | Daytime and Evening Hours
Assist adults with job-readiness skills (6-7pm Thursdays), technology training, or GED tutoring
Housing Program Partner: Monthly | Evenings
Come alongside permanent housing guests through community groups and life-skills coaching
Youth Development:Academic Tutor: School year: M-F | 3:30-6:30pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs | 9am-3pm
Pick a day and work with kids grades K-8 in our youth program while building relationships
Sports and Fitness Coach: Seasonal | Times Vary
Come alongside kids in team sports, running and fitness clubs, and healthy living
Arts and Science Assistant/Teacher: Fri, 4:30-6pm | sat 10-11:30am | Other times available
Expose youth to art, cooking, science, business, or technology in 6-week sessions
Early Childhood Activity Assistant: Mon-Thurs | 8:45am-12:30pm September-May
Partner with staff to provide enrichment activities to help children become kindergarten ready
Neighborhood Transformation:Fresh Market Community Delivery Driver: Breakthrough’s Fresh Market needs a volunteer to deliver fresh food and produce bags to the homes of our senior and shut-in community residents in East Garfield Park.Drivers must be willing to drive their own vehicles on a pre-assigned route. Deliveries are the second Saturday and fourth Tuesday of every month, mornings or afternoons. For more information, contact Valerie Davenport at (773) 346-1785 ext. 236 or email freshmarket@breakthrough.org.
Fresh Market Pantry Assistant: 4-8:30pm Tuesday; 7am-12:30pm Thursday and SaturdayHelp alleviate hunger by setting up the pantry, assisting shoppers, and making deliveries.
Food & Supply Donation Pick-Up Assistant: Flexible days and hours
Help feed the neighborhood by picking up donated goods from partner groceries and restaurants.
Technology Center Assistant: Times will vary
Provide one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction on computers and job-readiness.
Behind the Scenes:Administrative/Event/Volunteer Support: Monday through Friday | 8:30am-5pm
Use your administrative gifts to assist staff with data entry, phone calls, emails, and filing.
HR/Volunteer Management: Flexible days and hours
Work with the program coordinator to manage a volunteer task force.
Facilities/Vehicles: Flexible days and hours
Keep our properties in tip-top shape by volunteering your expertise in maintenance and repair.
Garden Care: Flexible days and hours
Assist a team of community gardeners to grow fresh produce for our kitchens and neighborhood.