VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Make an impact that lasts.
No matter your age, passion or schedule, at World Relief you can join in creating a community of welcome for refugees and immigrants across Chicagoland.
If your calendar is full but you still want to make an impact . . .
We provide flexible volunteer opportunities. Whether it's a few days during a week or a few hours over a month, there's something to fit your schedule. Find the one that best fits you.
What volunteer opportunities are waiting for you?
Meet Needs When You Can
Not able to commit to a weekly schedule? Use your available time to:
Provide transportation to appointments or home from the airport.
Set up apartments for newly arriving families.
Help immigrants complete their citizenship applications at our clinics.
Build Long-Term Relationships
Get to know immigrants and refugees personally through a weekly commitment as a:
Friendship Partner
English Language Tutor
Youth Tutor
Health Advocate
Serve One Time with a Group
Join with a group of friends, colleagues, or family to serve in a one-time opportunity.
Participate in an advocacy activity.
Join a conversation with English language learners.
Sort donations in our warehouse.
Hold a prayer walk or meeting.
Serve Long-Term with a Team
Join friends or fellow church members to partner with a refugee or asylum seeker family for 6 months. Offer them friendship, help them navigate life basics in America, and familiarize them with their community. Teams commit a financial gift to World Relief that contributes to rent assistance and other vital supports.
As a World Relief volunteer, sometimes all it takes is being present.
From the words of Sandy, find out how one day as a World Relief volunteer can make a meaningful impact on the lives of newly arriving immigrants and refugees to the Chicagoland area.