Volunteer with Chi-Care
Volunteer with Chi-Care
Join us in providing hot meals, essential supplies, and compassion to our unhoused neighbors across Chicagoland. Since March 2020, our volunteers have been the backbone of our mission, helping us serve over 800,000 meals.
Ways to Get Involved
Meal Distribution
When:
Thursday: Forest Park CTA Station at 7:30 PM
Saturday: Routes through Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards at 10:30 AM
Sunday: Two routes starting at 10:30 AM
What You'll Do:
Serve hot meals directly to individuals experiencing homelessness
Engage with the community and offer support
Snack Pack Assembly
What You'll Do:
Purchase supplies and assemble snack packs
Distribute packs to shelters and directly to those in need
Logistics & Inventory
What You'll Do:
Sort, organize, and transport essential items
Support the behind-the-scenes operations that make our efforts possible
Volunteer Opportunities
Individual & Group Volunteering:
Participate solo or bring friends and family. We welcome volunteers of all ages (under 18 requires parental consent).
Corporate Volunteering:
Engage your team in meaningful service. Great for team-building and community impact.
Faqs
Answers to common questions
When are the volunteer opportunities?
Thursday: We serve at the Forest Park CTA Station. We ask volunteers to be there by 7:30pm.
Saturday: Our unhoused meal distribution across Pilsen, Little Village, Back Of The Yards and surrounding areas starts at 10:30am.
Sunday: We have two routes on Sunday where we serve meals directly to the unhoused. These routes start around 10:30am.
We also have other events going on throughout the month.
Please visit our signup page for more details.
Can I just donate instead?
Absolutely! While we would love to see you on one of our routes, supporting the movement through donations is crucial to helping those in need.
Donate now by clicking here
Do I need special skills or training?
No special training is required. We will provide details once you’ve signed up.
What if I'm under the age of 18?
Parent or Guardian approval is required for our meal distribution and service. We have a number of volunteers under the age of 18 who have served on our routes with their parents or part of a group. We also have other activities such as making snack packs or hygiene kits which are great ways to help out!
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Join Us
Ready to make an impact? Sign up to volunteer and be part of a community dedicated to serving those in need.