Center of Concern

(224) 585-4372 jgriesenauer@centerofconcern.org 1665 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines, IL60016 centerofconcern.org

There are many many ways you can assist the work of the Center:

Reception/Data entry
Telephone reassurance calls to homebound older adults
Holiday gift delivery
In-person grocery shopping and delivery
Serve meals to older adults through our Lunch with Us program
Handyman services or moving furniture/household items
Computers/internet (IT – Information Technology managers)
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain computer hardware, software, and
  networks
Corporate volunteer Opportunities
- Encourage team-building and communication while receiving positive
  exposure by volunteering with the Center of Concern
Winter opportunities include Adopt-an-Older Adult and snow removal
Ambassadors for the Center of Concern
- Volunteers represent the Center in the community and at local events
Event Committee Members
- Volunteers work on committees to plan and execute agency events

Community Service Volunteers

Health and medical professionals
- Psychologists and social workers
Income tax CPAs (Certified Public Accountants), bankers
- Prepare simple federal and state income tax returns, especially for the tax
  season (February 1 through April 15)
Legal professionals, attorneys
- Prepare simple wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and
  property
Medicare counselors
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Financial and money management
- Volunteers assist with debt and money counseling to addresses financial
  concerns as well as developing a plan to live financially secure
Employment counselors
- Volunteers assist job seekers of all ages to develop resumes, improve
  interviewing skills, and job search techniques
Digital literacy Program
- Volunteers engage older adults with younger generations to learn about
  technology and ways to connect through the internet

Temporarily Remote Volunteer Opportunities