Help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti
Corporate Partnership Workshop Series Rescheduled for March 18, 2010 : Crossing the Corporate Divide: Insider Tips for Non-profits --In partnership with Zurich North America, The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) is offering two professional development workshops on March 18, 2010. The first workshop, "Navigating the Corporate Maze," takes place from 9 a.m. until noon. The second workshop, "Connecting Nonprofits to Corporate Responsibility," takes place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fee for each workshop is $30 for TVC member agencies and $60 for non-members. The sessions will be held at Zurich North America in Schaumburg IL. A free continental breakfast will be served during the first session, and lunch will be provided for those attending both sessions. Seating is limited.
The winter newsletter for The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is now available online.
Professional Development Workshop Schedule for 2009/2010 is available online. The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago is pleased to present a variety of workshops designed to keep non-profit agency staff current with best practices for effective volunteer management, technology and management support services. Member agencies may attend two workshops at no charge and attend additional workshops at a discounted rate. Workshop registrations and membership fees are now being accepted online.
Invest in membership with The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago and take advantage of our effective volunteer recruitment, technology and management support services.
The 22nd Community Paint-a-thon was held on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Thank you to the 550 volunteers who painted 24 homes in the Northwest suburbs.
Our Photo Gallery contains pictures from the event. Our Video Gallery contains interviews from the event.
Volunteer Impact Award Recipients and Finalists were announced on May 2, 2009 at Volunteer Fest held at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Our Photo Gallery contains pictures from the event.
The Mayor Patrick Ludvigsen of Prospect Heights recognizes The Volunteer Center for its outstanding impact in the community as part of National Volunteer Week, April 19-25! See how The Volunteer Center promoted and celebrated volunteerism during this national week of service.
The Volunteer Center volunteers were treated during kick-off of The Corner Bakery "Catering to the Community" initiative.
President Signs National-Service Bill and Issues Call to Volunteer. April 21, 2009 President Obama signed a landmark bill to greatly expand government national-service and volunteer programs and asked Americans to "stand up and play your part." (Link to story by The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Linda Trilling, Disaster Services Specialist, The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago, was presented with a Certificate of Achievement for her Commitment to Standards of Excellence in Emergency Management. The certificate was presented to Ms. Trilling by Andrew Velasquez, Illinois Emergency Management (IEMA) Director, on September 3, 2008 in Springfield, IL.
