Recent News
08/16/2010
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago is offering a scholarship to one Chicago area nonprofit that is struggling to achieve its mission in today's difficult economic climate. The scholarship for new members consists of a one-year membership to TVC valued at $360 and includes membership benefits like complimentary...
08/12/2010
The Volunteer Center and Physician Sales and Service Partner up to Hold Service Event for Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (August 5, 2010) — The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) recently coordinated a corporate service event for Physician Sales and Service (PSS) in support of the...
08/02/2010
Goodbye VISTAs!
This month we say goodbye to our VISTAS Mike Ewing, Lisa Kim, Olesya Salnikova, Asha Anne and Grant Shaw. Mike has relocated to Can TV in Chicago, Lisa has gone to Columbia University in New York to study International Policy, Olesya has gone to Law School at Northwestern University to study International...
07/06/2010
Designated a “Program of National Significance” for Innovative Approach
On Wednesday, June 23, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) awarded the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Northern Cook and DuPage Counties (RSVP) a Program of National Significance Award, a special augment grant of over $67...
06/28/2010
See a wrap-up of resources & news from NCVS Here
Largest National Gathering on Volunteering and Service to be Held in New York City, June 28-30
Lead Sponsor Target Lends Early Support to Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service; Record Attendance Expected
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (November 10,...
06/22/2010
The Volunteer Center would like to welcome two new Americorps VISTA's, Joseph Evans and Tiffany Ann Lewis to the team. We are very excited to have these two highly skilled professionals on board to help with capacity building projects for the next year.
Joseph Evans was brought on as a new technology VISTA. He has a bachelors...
06/21/2010
Hidden from the summer sun by a massive, white tent, hundreds of thousands of books sit stacked neatly on rows of long tables. The distinct smell of paper mingles with the summer breezes as shoppers browse through titles covering a seeming infinity of topics. Volunteers flutter about, tending to the tall piles of literature and...
05/18/2010
Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week And Honors Program’s Record of Service in Illinois
Encourages Volunteering and Making a Difference in Communities
From illinois.gov
CHICAGO – May 11, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed AmeriCorps Week in Illinois to honor the national service program and its members for...
04/27/2010
On May 5, 2010 The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) is offering “Tapping Technology Resources,” a professional development workshop highlighting computer and web-based tools non-profits can use to expand their reach, become more efficient, and increase their impact. This interactive class includes basic...
04/27/2010
Nonprofits Invited to Attend Special Communications Lunch and Learn
The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago (TVC) is hosting a special communications Lunch and Learn on May 5, 2010 from 12:00 -1:30pm featuring Community Media Workshop (CMW) President, Thom Clark. This special event will take place at the Forest View...
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