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Adopt A Street Program
Address:
232 E Jackson Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
The Adopt-A-Street Program's main goal is to maintain a cleaner community through trash pickup along the streets of Macomb.The purpose is to improve the quality of life for the residents of the community through having cleaner streets and adjacent properties.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Cerven - Deputy City Clerk at dptyclrk@cityofmacomb.com or 309-833-2575
Website:
Alzheimer's Association
Address:
614 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
Mission:
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Contact Information:
Todd A. Lamison at talamison@alz.org or Direct Dial 217-641-0141 Cell 508-873-4341
Website:
America Reads
Address:
School of Education - Horrabin Hall 115
Dr. Eric Sheffield - Dean of College of Education & Human Services
Mission:
The goal of the America Reads program is for each child in America to be able to read independently by the third grade. The university has a team of coordinators and tutors who assist Macomb students from Pre-K through 6th grade in improving their reading skills.
Contact Information:
americareads@wiu.edu | 309-298-1183
Website:
https://www.wiu.edu/coehs/curriculum_and_instruction/rdgcenter.php
Beacon of Hope Hospice
Address:
102 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Mission:
Our passion, as a team of trusted professionals, is to provide healing to patients, families, and communities when cure is no longer possible. Organization is in need of individuals to provide care and companionship for our patients in your area.
Contact Information:
Larry Aberle laberle@bohhospice.org or 309-760-0466
Website:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Address:
425 N. Prairie Ave, Suite B, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and others to build the critical network of support that funds and enables our work of carefully matching children with compassionate adult mentors and providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor, and child’s family.
Opportunities:
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest and most comprehensive mentoring organization in the world. Volunteering involves mentoring a child aged anywhere from six to eighteen. We offer 2 programs, Community-based and School-based.
- The Community-based program is the more traditional mentoring relationship, where the match decides its own activities and can meet wherever, whenever. Community-based matches meet a minimum of 8 hours per month.
- School-based matches meet primarily in-school, during the lunch/recess period. School-based meetings last about 40 minutes, and the match can play games, do activities, do homework, play at recess, eat lunch, and/or just talk and be friends.
- There are monthly match activities outside the school which both the Community-based and School-based (with parent approval) matches can come to, though those activities are not mandatory. School-based matches meet a minimum of once per week, with no meetings during the school breaks. Bigs and Littles are matched with their own gender only, based on compatibility of personalities and similar interests.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers must make a minimum 1-year commitment so that a strong and trusting bond can be created with the child. Matching Process: Potential volunteers go through a vetting process before they are allowed to be matched with a Little. This involves a 90-minute interview with BBBS Staff, background checks, reference calls, internet searches, and a 90-minute training class. During the interview, questions are asked about the volunteer’s work experience, background, family life, and interactions with children to get an idea of what kind of person the volunteer is and to see if they are qualified and appropriate for BBBS. Likewise, the potential children and their parents sit for a 90-minute interview, during which the Staff collects info about background, needs, preferences, and interests so we can make the best possible matches.
Requirements:
- You must be available for an entire year. Community-based meets year-round; School-based does not meet during the breaks, but if you are matched in [for example] November 2016 you must continue until at least November 2017.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a driver’s license.
- You must not have any criminal background. We will also run your Motor Vehicle Record, and anything serious may mean disqualification.
- You MUST fulfill the commitment you make to the child. Many kids in the BBBS program have faced adversity throughout their lives; seeing one more person give up or walk out on them only compounds whatever issues they may be facing.
- You must have semi-regular contact with BBBS Staff. For the volunteers, this will amount to a monthly phone call, which can last as little as 5 minutes. It is these monthly calls that allow the Staff to support the match and child, ensure the safety of all involved, and facilitate the child getting whatever he/she needs.
- BBBS reserves the right to accept or deny any potential volunteer or child it chooses.
Contact Information:
Sarah Bacca at sbaca@bbbs-mv.org or 309-837-5437
Website:
Birthright of Macomb
Address:
303 N. Clay Street, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The essence of Birthright is love. Birthright is unique and committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Birthright offers love, hope and support to each woman, to help her make a realistic plan for her future and the future of her unborn child. Opportunities: Volunteers will be helping with office work and assisting clients (new and expectant mothers). There may be some opportunities to help with special projects.
Time Commitment:
Since volunteers must undergo training, a weekly commitment is expected.
Requirements:
Must be a female student with either junior or senior status. An application must be picked up from the office and filled out. All volunteers need to go through training as well.
Contact Information:
macomb@birthright.org or Gloria Hurh at ga-hurh@wiu.edu
Website:
Camp Loud Thunder
Address:
9906 175th St W, Illinois City, IL 61259
Mission:
Tasks like getting rid of invasive species, clearing hazardous brush, >> limb removal, trail cleaning, etc.
Contact Information:
Stephen Druse - Camp Director at Camp Loud Thunder, sj-druse@wiu.edu
Website:
Closet2Closet
Address:
2613 5th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201
Mission:
QC Closet2Closet is a nonprofit organization that was developed by a Quad Cities family that was built, in part, through the adoption of preteen foster children. Through their experience, this family became intimately aware of specific challenges that some youth in foster care face. They decided to develop a program to raise awareness and directly address some of these challenges.
Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of operations, including: merchandising, cleaning, laundering and sorting clothing, communicating with referring agencies, and preparing and delivering care packages.
Contact Information:
Allison Haskill - Program Director, allisonhaskill@augustana.edu or (309) 235-8786
Website:
Countryview Care Center of Macomb
Address:
400 W. Grant St., Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
We are dedicated to assisting the elderly population in maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the longest possible time. We are committed to providing an environment where the dignity of each individual is assured.
Contact Information:
309-837-2386
Website:
Downtown Development - City of Macomb
Address:
120 E. Calhoun St. Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
Downtown Development will take a leading role to encourage a collaborative spirit among our community partners in order to enhance the physical environment and interactive experience of our Historic Downtown. We aim to develop Historic Downtown Macomb as a community in and of itself where people want to live, shop, and enjoy life.
Opportunities:
Special Events and Service Projects downtown. Subscribe to the calendar or search “volunteer opportunities” on the main page
Time Commitment:
Special Occasions
Contact Information:
Savannah Ballard, Downtown Development Director at sballard@cityofmacomb.com or 309-575-3015
Website:
- Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | Make it Macomb (visitforgottonia.com)
- Service Clubs | Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (visitforgottonia.com/local-info/service-clubs/)
Elms Nursing Home
Address:
1212 Madelyn Ave, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
To create a partnership through life's journey between community, staff, residents, and families. Together we strive to maintain dignity, comfort, and trust.
Contact Information:
Jane Hasley at jhasley@theelmsmacomb.com
Website:
Everly House
Address:
811 S. Lafayette Street, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
Everly House in Macomb, IL has been serving as an independent living center with the security and comforts of home since 1953! The facility was constructed in the early 1950s with funds from the Everly Trust for senior living purposes.
Contact Information:
309-833-2704 | everlyhouse1@macomb.com
Website:
Genesis Garden
Address:
Genesis Garden 307 E Carroll St Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
Genesis Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Macomb, Illinois, USA. Genesis Garden was founded out of a grassroots organization dedicated to addressing and eliminating the effects of poverty through a proactive, preventative, and compassionate approach.
Contact Information:
info@genesisgarden.org | 309-326-3075
Message on Facebook Genesis Garden https://www.facebook.com/GenesisGarden1/
Website:
Good Food Collaborative
Address:
133 W. Jackson St, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
Good Food Collaborative strives to empower our community with sustained access to quality food, and the ability to nourish itself.
Contact Information:
info@goodfoodcollab.org | 309-255-4710
Website:
Good Food Collaborative Storefront Pantry
Address:
133 W. Jackson St, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The Good Food Collaborative (GFC) Storefront Pantry is a choice-based food pantry serving over 650 food insecure households in McDonough County. We are seeking volunteers to assist shoppers during the hours of 2-5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers may help shoppers select grocery items, bag groceries and load them into vehicles. We serve all our shoppers with kindness and respect.
Contact Information:
Julie Murphy at juliem@goodfoodcollab.org
Website:
Grand Prairie Living
Address:
1307 Meadowlark Lane, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
We are assisted living for seniors 65 years and older. Our community is for people who only need a little assistance with their daily lives. Our residents have their own apartments, of which we have 81. We offer around-the-clock nursing care, meals, physical, social, and emotional programs that keep our residents active and thriving.
Contact Information:
309-833-5000 | administrator@grandprairieassistedliving.com
Website:
Grand Prairie of Macomb | Senior Living Community | Macomb, IL (gardant.com)
Habitat for Humanity of McDonough County
Address:
1212 W Calhoun St Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Contact Information:
h4hmc@outlook.com or (309)-837-1716
Website:
Horn Field Campus
Address:
985 China Rd, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
Our mission is to provide an outdoor educational environment to support the university's mission of instruction, research, and service.
Opportunities:
There is always something to volunteer for at Horn Field Campus utilizing many different skills that the volunteer has to offer. We have physical projects like invasive species removal, chopping wood, trail maintenance, and grounds maintenance, as well as social projects like volunteering for our many events.
Time Commitment:
You can volunteer once or come back multiple times, and you can come as an individual or bring a group with you!
Contact Information:
309-298-4676 or Mindy Pheiffer MJ-Pheiffer@wiu.edu
McDonough County Animal Shelter
Address:
101 E Tower Road, Macomb, IL 41655
Mission:
The purpose of the Humane Society of McDonough County is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education.
Contact Information:
309-837-2989 | mcas@macomb.com
Website:
Macomb Arts Center
Address:
25 East Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
Supporting the Arts has always been our mission. We host exhibitions, performances, classes, art and gift markets, and many other cultural activities. Supporting the arts in the West Central Illinois region enriches us all. We aim to continue to provide opportunities for performance and visual artists to have a place to network with their peers, hone their craft, and provide a venue to inspire others.
Contact Information:
Nancy Crossman at nancyjcrossman@gmail.com or (309) 836-2782
Website:
Macomb Park District
Address:
1406 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
Enriching lives through open space, education, and recreation opportunities.
Kara Sahagian events@macombparks.com or 309-833-4562
Website:
McDonough County Special Recreation Association
Address:
1406 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
To provide positive, purposeful, and personal recreational experiences for populations with disabilities.
Contact Information:
Julie Eggleston at sra@macombparks.com
Website:
Volunteer application form: https://tinyurl.com/MCSRAVolunteerApplication
McDonough County United Way
Address:
440 N. Lafayette, Suite 106, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
We fund local programs for 20 Partner Agencies, focusing on health, income and education.
Contact Information:
309-837-9180 | mcdcunitedway@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.mcdonoughunitedway.com/home.html or facebook.com/mcdonoughcountyunitedway
McDonough District Hospital
Address:
525 E. Grant, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The Volunteer program at McDonough District Hospital (MDH) was established to serve MDH, its patients, and the community; to participate in fundraising activities to help support the hospital, and to assist the hospital in promoting health and welfare of the community. Gifts, memorials, and proceeds raised (Gift Gallery and fundraising events) by volunteers go toward funding for the Auxiliary Scholarship and Loan Program. The Auxiliary offers healthcare career loans and scholarships annually to students pursuing careers in the healthcare field.
Requirements:
submit immunization records, consent to a background check and obtain a flu shot (during the flu season).
Contact Information:
309-833-4101
Website:
Peace Corps / Peace Corps Prep Program
Address:
501 Currens Hall Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
To teach technical skills to people abroad, favorably represent America, Americans, and American culture to people abroad, favorably represent host country, host country citizens, and host country culture to Americans.
Contact Information:
KMC at k-mauldin-curtis@wiu.edu or pcprep@wiu.edu | 309-298-2706
Website:
Prairie Hill Conservancy
Address:
321 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
The mission of Prairie Land Conservancy is to preserve wildlife habitat, open space, natural areas and sustainable agricultural land within west-central Illinois.
Contact Information:
Director@Prairiehillsrcd.org or PC@Prairiehillsrcd.org | (309) 833-4747
Website:
Salvation Army
Address:
505 N Randolph St, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Contact Information:
309-837-4824 | https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/macomb/contact-us/ or Allen Otto allen.otto@usc.salvationarmy.org
Website:
Spoon River College Literacy Project
Address:
208 S. Johnson St., Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The Literacy Program offers services to adults in the College district. With the help of trained volunteers, our programs are centered on improving the reading, writing, and math level of each individual while understanding their unique needs and goals. We provide volunteer-based, flexible, student-centered, confidential, and free adult literacy services.
Opportunities:
Tutor students enrolled in the GED, ESL (English as a Second Language), and adult literacy programs at SRC sites
Requirements:
No special education or degree is required, training will be provided to volunteers.
Contact Information:
Cyndi Johnston at cyndi.johnston@src.edu or (309) 833-6038
Website:
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
Address:
123 S. McArthur Street, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions engages and serves children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect by building upon individual and community strengths to resolve life challenges together.
Contact Information:
Lanada Cunningham, Volunteer Coordinator at lacunningham@cyfsolutions.org or (309) 833-1791
Website:
The Crafty Coop
Address:
206 N Lafayette St, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
The Crafty Coop studio fosters cats and kittens from McDonough County Health Department that need socialization. Volunteers would come in to pet, play, and cuddle them so they will be ready to be adopted. They also have opportunities for volunteers to paint pottery pieces that will be used as examples.
Contact Information:
Laci Todd at thecraftycoopmacomb@gmail.com or 309-331-0965
Website:
The Crossing Thrift Store
Address:
1606 West Jackson Street, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
Our purpose for the thrift store ministry is to offer a source for inexpensive merchandise to the community, provide employment opportunities and generate funding for benevolence, all for the purpose of showing the love of Jesus Christ.
Contact Information:
309-837-1807 | macomb@thecrossing.net https://www.thecrossing.net/location/macomb/
Website:
Tri-States Audio Information Services
Address:
1 University Circle, 504 University Services Building, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
Tri-States Audio Information Services will foster equal access to printed materials for individuals in the tri-states who are blind, visually impaired, learning disabled, or physically disabled.
Contact Information:
309-298-2403 | ais@wiu.edu
Website:
Wesley Village Retirement Community
Address:
1200 East Grant Street Macomb, IL
Mission:
It is Wesley Village’s mission to honor and serve God by providing a secure Christian community, ministering to the spiritual, social, physical, and emotional needs of older persons. Wesley Village’s vision is to be the provider of choice for all persons desiring to live in a comprehensive Christian retirement community.
Contact Information:
Jeralee Bedwell, Director of Resident Services at jbedwell@wesleyvillagemacomb.com or (309) 833-2123 https://www.wesleyvillagemacomb.com/volunteering-wesley-village
Website:
Western Illinois Museum
Address:
201 South Lafayette Street Macomb,IL 61455
Mission:
The mission of the Western Illinois Museum is to celebrate the unique culture and history of West Central Illinois. It receives over 2,500 visitors annually, presents three exhibits and 30 programs a year, and has a collection of over 6,000 artifacts.
Contact Information:
Sue Scott at 309-837-2750 | info@wimuseum.org
Website:
Western Illinois Regional Council - Community Action Agency
Address:
223 South Randolph, Macomb IL 61455
Mission:
The WIRC-Community Action Agency utilizes a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to provide for unmet needs in the region. Income eligible persons receive aid from various program based-services sponsored by this funding source. From emergency services to housing needs to educational opportunities, the WIRC-CAA provides diverse and abundant opportunities to help individuals and families help themselves.
Contact Information:
Mariah Huston Mariah@wirpc.org - Victim Services
Angela Thomason Angela@wirpc.org - Volunteer Trainer
wirc-caa@wirc.org | 309-837-2997
Website:
Newman Center
Address:
1401 W University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
The Newman Center's mission is to support one another in growing and embracing the Catholic faith through hospitality, prayer, educational opportunities, and leadership within our community. The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Newman Center cultivates the Catholic faith through the teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church based on namely 1) what we believe, 2) our worship, 3) moral life, and 4) prayer.
Contact information:
wiucatholic@gmail.com | 309-837-3989
Website:
YMCA of McDonough County
Address:
400 E. Calhoun St., Macomb, IL 61455
Mission:
The YMCA of McDonough County has been serving the residents of this region since 1889 and offers programs and opportunities for infants through senior citizens. We strive to demonstrate caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in everything we do.
Contact information:
Nick Knowles at nsknowles76@gmail.com or 309-833-2129 https://www.macombymca.org/forms/contact-us/
Website:
https://www.macombymca.org/main/employment-and-volunteer-application/
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