Community engagement and service learning activities are tools to engage the diverse members of the community as well as promote student success.
Below is a list of volunteering opportunities in Triton's District. If you would like to become involved in any of these activities please contact Cheran Davis, Program Assistant for Special Initiatives at cdavis1@triton.edu or at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3850.
Open books
Volunteer role:
Go to book donor locations, load books into van, unload them at warehouse, sort them into piles, etc.
Times/Location: Schedule varies: weekdays, weekends, etc.
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Become a pen pal and help increase the literacy of today’s youth. Extra cost: $6 background check must be paid in order to participate.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES-WEST SUBURBAN SERVICES
Needs English and Spanish speaking volunteers for distributing food, manual labor, driving, assisting clients, translating, education/tutoring and administrative. Monday through Friday, mornings, afternoons and evenings. Minimum age to volunteer: middle school/junior high; Maximum group size: 20
GOD LOVES LITTLE CHILDREN DAYCARE
Needs volunteers to prepare and serve food on weekdays from 9 a.m./10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and to assist clients and help with office work on weekdays from 9 a.m./10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at either of two locations.
VITAL BRIDGES
Grocery and learning center offers volunteers diverse roles in food distribution and stocking, home delivery of meals, assisting clients, administrative support, and literacy/computer tutoring. A brief one-to-one orientation will be provided. Minimum age to volunteer: 16; groups welcome, subject to schedule and group size.
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