var _items = [{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Canvassing ', rssDescription: 'Endorsed by the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights and in partnership with the US Census Bureau, the New Americans Census Project at the Erie Neighborhood House is a grassroots campaign to ensure everyone in the Latino community is counted, both citizens and non-citizens. The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count everyone residing in the country and the results are used to determine congressional apportionment as well as the allocation of more than $400 billion in annual government funding for critical community services. In fact, the census data is used to determine the funding for schools, parks, hospitals and libraries in growing communities. Thus, filling out and submitting the census is essential in the preservation of a just democracy. \r\n\r\nVolunteers are needed immediately to canvass in Humboldt Park and West Town, two communities that had over a 50% non-response rate in the 2000 Census. As a volunteer, you will make a difference in the development of Chicago\'s underserved communities. Your help will ensure that everyone is accounted for in the 2010 Census. This is a real opportunity to contribute to the community and improve the quality of life within these neighborhoods.\r\n\r\nVolunteers should be able to communicate effectively in Spanish and be willing to contribute at least two hours per shift. \r\n\r\nCanvassing opportunities are available everyday during the weekday between the hours of 11:00am and 7:00pm, as well as Saturday between 10:00am-5:30pm.', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189520-79/c', rssAuthor: 'mperez@eriehouse.org (Erie Neighborhood House)', rssPublishDate: 'Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:58:51 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Website Designer', rssDescription: 'The ROSA Land Project is a non profit organization based in Chicago, IL. ROSA helps families to build wealth and assets through various forms of outreach and service.\r\n\r\nWe are in need of a volunteer "techie" to help us update our ROSA Land Project website (www.rosalandproject.biz). We would like to re-format our webpages and  add pictures and links to resources. \r\n\r\nIf possible, ROSA would appreciate any website maintenance training available.\r\n\r\nDesign of the website will include color restrictions and some functionality requirements but ultimately the volunteer web designer will have creative freedom.', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/177415-243/c', rssAuthor: 'admin@rosalandproject.biz (ROSA LAND PROJECT (ROSA))', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:22:20 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'ESL', rssDescription: 'Rewarding Opportunity for experience teaching English as a Second Language in our program in West Rogers Park to help immigrants and refugees and their families improve their ability to speak and write in English.  Tutor training will be provided.  Education background is not required but teachers are most welcome.  Classes meet Monday through Thursday, in the morning and in the evening.   ', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189282-165/c', rssAuthor: 'jvshr@jvschicago.org (Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago)', rssPublishDate: 'Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:37:48 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __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: 'Team Week - Walk MS Caller', rssDescription: 'Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week (February 9th, 10th, and 11th) is Team Week! We need volunteers to help us out by calling past MS Walk captains who have not yet registered for Walk MS 2010. You can come in to the downtown office to make calls, or call from home. We would like to have volunteers in three shifts: 9am-11 am, 1pm-3pm, and 6pm-8pm (this shift from home) on all three days. Volunteers will be provided with call lists, scripts, and registration forms. Please let me know if and when you can volunteer! \r\n\r\n', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189379-92/c', rssAuthor: 'volunteer@ild.nmss.org (National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Illinois Chapter)', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:27:04 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: '2011 Benefit Committee Member', rssDescription: 'Alternatives, Inc. is turning 40 in 2011! To celebrate this milestone, we\'re throwing a big, fancy benefit gala in March of 2011, and planning is already starting. We are currently seeking members to be on the committee that will be planning and helping with the event.\r\n\r\nAlternatives, Inc. is a youth and family agency located on Chicago\'s north side. Serving youth primarily from Chicago\'s northeast side, Alternatives\' mission is to facilitate personal development, strengthen famly relationships and enhance the community\'s well being. We accomplish this through in- and after school programming that encompasses everything from computer skills building to restorative justice practices to hip hop arts to girl-based programming to counseling services. For more information about Alternatives, please visit our website at www.alternativesyouth.org.\r\n\r\nCommittee members are asked to attend monthly meetings, which will be held in the evening, and complete assignments such as making phone calls to inquire about silent auction or other donations. Time commitment will be about 3 hours per month.', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189352-152/c', rssAuthor: 'lnettles@alternativesyouth.org (Alternatives, Inc.)', rssPublishDate: 'Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:26:35 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Office Assistant - Community Health Department', rssDescription: 'Essential duties include filing and data entry. with other duties as assigned.  One day (4 hours) a week minimum.', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189273-228/c', rssAuthor: 'info@kacschgo.org (Korean American Community Services)', rssPublishDate: 'Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:53:17 GMT', __foo: '' },
{ __factory: 'VolunteerOpportunity', rssName: 'Classroom Helper - Early Childhood Center', rssDescription: 'Primary responsibilities include: \r\n\r\n•Cleaning and setting up lunch and snack tables, bringing food and snacks to the classroom. Sweeping and cleaning after each classroom activity.\r\n•Helping supervise children.\r\n•Other duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n10-20 hrs/week.', rssCity: 'Chicago', rssState: 'Illinois', rssCountry: 'United States', rssViewUrlInContext: 'http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/189277-29/c', rssAuthor: 'info@kacschgo.org (Korean American Community Services)', rssPublishDate: 'Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:02:19 GMT', __foo: '' },

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