Housing Forward is looking for individuals who are interested in joining our 2017-2018 AmeriCorps cohort. Perhaps you are a recent grad, young professional, or simply someone looking for a professional opportunity to give back while learning about a new career field. The AmeriCorps program is a great way to help your community while also gaining valuable work experience. Benefits include: living allowance, education award, childcare assistance and healthcare benefits.
Find Out If Your Company Matches Your Volunteer Hours
You might be able to make your service go further. Many employers provides financial support and grants to non-profit organizations where their employees volunteer on a regular basis - sometimes up to $25 per hour volunteered.
To find out if your company will match your volunteer service at Housing Forward, you can click on the link below to enter your employer’s name.
If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and send it completed and signed to Housing Forward's Headquarters in Maywood. Our team will do the rest. If you do not find your employer in this search, please contact your human resources or matching gifts department to see if you can establish a matching gifts program with Housing Forward.
For additional questions please contact our Development staff at give@housingforward.org or 708-338-1724.
What’s Your Story?
We want to hear your most memorable story about volunteering with Housing Forward. Contact us at mptack@housingforward.org
Several years ago, Rosalind Dyson was at a Judson Baptist Church of Oak Park service and heard about Housing Forward’s need for volunteers. Excited by the opportunity to give back to her community...
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When her temple encouraged their community to donate meals to Housing Forward, Amy knew just what to do. As a volunteer of non-profit Lasagna Love, Amy regularly bakes delicious lasagnas and other...