var _items = [{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Non-Profit Management Assistant', rssDescription: 'The All Stars is on the cutting edge of the nonprofit sector. Independent of government funding, the ASP has created a partnership with tens of thousands of donors and volunteers who have created, supported, and participated in our award-winning programs.  \r\n\r\nThis internship/volunteer opportunity provides hands on experience with a broad range of activities including:  donor cultivation, database management, volunteer program development, special events, public speaking, administration and project management.', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/161157-19/c', rssAuthor: 'jlenner@allstars.org (All Stars Project of Chicago)', rssPublishDate: 'Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:53:09 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Inner City Youth Talent Show Staff', rssDescription: ' Looking for volunteers to support an innovative performance and development program for youth on Chicago\'s South Side. In the \'All Stars Talent Show\', every young person who auditions makes it into the show. The youth, ages 5 - 25, also learn how to organize productions and perform as leaders in their communities.\r\n\r\nAdult and youth volunteers work together to conduct community outreach and produce auditions, workshops and shows. Help expand the Chicago affiliate of this nationally recognized youth program.\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/161158-52/c', rssAuthor: 'jlenner@allstars.org (All Stars Project of Chicago)', rssPublishDate: 'Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:58:31 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Youth Development School Support Staff', rssDescription: 'The All Stars Project (ASP) is a nationally-recognized, independently funded organization bringing an innovative model of development to inner-city youth. The ASP seeks to empower and engage young people through a unique, performance-based model. \r\n\r\nThis year, the All Stars Project of Chicago (ASPCH) launched its Development School for Youth (DSY), a leadership training program that offers teens the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops sponsored by Chicago’s business community. The DSY provides outside-of-school classes and internships that prepare youth to enter the workforce, further their education, and face challenges in new ways.\r\n\r\nWe are currently seeking leaders with a variety of skills to support the launch of Chicago’s Development School for Youth. Volunteers will be instrumental in school administration and day-to-day operations.  \r\n\r\nHours are ongoing, varied, and flexible.\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/163347-109/c', rssAuthor: 'jlenner@allstars.org (All Stars Project of Chicago)', rssPublishDate: 'Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:45:07 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Web Design Tech', rssDescription: 'Multi Service Affordable Housing Agency is lookking for a tech savy person to help us restructure and update our website and maintain computers\r\n\r\nWe also facilitate  green job training, health and wellness, and life skills departments', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/179351-149/c', rssAuthor: 'wbush@trcwabash.org (The Renaissance Collaborative Inc)', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:09:38 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Branding and Design Strategy', rssDescription: 'We need help branding our company and developing all aspects of design including brochures, business cards, logo design, and powerpoint deck.  ', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/185010-304/c', rssAuthor: 'dburton@mycfrc.org (Chicago Furniture Recycling Center (CFRC))', rssPublishDate: 'Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:01 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'After School Tutor', rssDescription: 'We are interested in finding an After School Tutor.\r\n\r\nIt will be for children.\r\nOn Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3pm to 6pm.\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/184897-138/c', rssAuthor: 'sdelatorre@caaaelii.org (Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European and Latino Immigrants of Illinois (C)', rssPublishDate: 'Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:09 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Census', rssDescription: 'To reach out the community of Albany Park area in Chicago, IL', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/184948-218/c', rssAuthor: 'sdelatorre@caaaelii.org (Coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European and Latino Immigrants of Illinois (C)', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:19 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'URGENT! - Front Desk Coverage', rssDescription: 'PAA is in need of volunteers to cover general front desk duties during our busy day.  We are a diverse organization looking for upbeat volunteers!\r\n\r\nIncludes:\r\n- Answering and handling phone calls\r\n- Greeting clients and visitors\r\n- Completing administrative tasks (as requested by staff)\r\n\r\nCross-cultural experience preferred, but not required.\r\n\r\nAvailable for at least one hour shift during business hours (9-5) Monday - Friday necessary.\r\n\r\nUrgent coverage needed: \r\nMonday 10-11am\r\nTuesday 9-10am, 12-5pm\r\nWednesday 4-5pm\r\nThursday 12-2pm\r\nFriday 12-1pm, 9am-12pm or 1-5pm\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/183533-282/c', rssAuthor: 'shorvath@panafricanassociation.org (Pan-African Association)', rssPublishDate: 'Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:03:25 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Systems Analyst (Business Analyst) – Pro Bono Projects', rssDescription: 'Systems Analyst (Business Analyst) – Pro Bono Projects\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nThe Taproot Foundation is a volunteer organization that builds teams of marketing and creative services, strategy management, human resources, and information technology professionals to work on projects for local nonprofits. Join a team of highly skilled professionals who are doing pro bono work to help a local nonprofit increase its impact while boosting your resume and portfolio. \r\n\r\nAs a Taproot Foundation volunteer, you will have the chance to work with a local nonprofit organization specializing in one of the following issue areas:\r\n•	Education\r\n•	Health\r\n•	Environment\r\n•	Social Services\r\n•	Arts\r\n\r\nThe Taproot Foundation lets you "give what you know" so that you can make the strongest impact on your local community while networking and growing professionally. We are currently looking for experienced business analysts to join our award-winning pool of professional volunteers.\r\n\r\nBusiness Analysts Needed\r\nThe business analyst volunteer role is the content leader for technology Service Grants. They work to define the business requirements for the project and ensure that the requirements are reflected in the application implemented. A business analyst is also responsible for training for the nonprofit (manual and training session). Need 2+ years of experience in a role working on internal systems/organizational operations.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, please visit us at http://www.taprootfoundation.org/volunteering.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/184931-248/c', rssAuthor: 'volunteer@taprootfoundation.org (Taproot Foundation - Chicago)', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:56:38 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Data Analysts Needed – Pro Bono Projects', rssDescription: 'Data Analysts Needed – Pro Bono Projects\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nThe Taproot Foundation is a volunteer organization that builds teams of marketing and creative services, strategy management, human resources, and information technology professionals to work on projects for local nonprofits. Join a team of highly skilled professionals who are doing pro bono work to help a local nonprofit increase its impact while boosting your resume and portfolio. \r\n\r\nAs a Taproot Foundation volunteer, you will have the chance to work with a local nonprofit organization specializing in one of the following issue areas:\r\n•	Education\r\n•	Health\r\n•	Environment\r\n•	Social Services\r\n•	Arts\r\n\r\nThe Taproot Foundation lets you "give what you know" so that you can make the strongest impact on your local community while networking and growing professionally. We are currently looking for experienced data analysts to join our award-winning pool of professional volunteers.\r\n\r\nData Analysts Needed\r\nThe Data Analyst is responsible for defining and implementing the project\'s data migration plan. A successful Data Analyst has over two years of project experience in working with large sets of data (particularly in Excel or Access), data conversion, testing data, and identifying missing/erroneous data and inconsistencies between data sources.   \r\n\r\nTo learn more, please visit us at http://www.taprootfoundation.org/volunteering.\r\n\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/184930-214/c', rssAuthor: 'volunteer@taprootfoundation.org (Taproot Foundation - Chicago)', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:55:51 GMT', __foo: '' },

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