Nonprofit
Published 2/3/26 2:24PM

Lead Monday Morning Breakfast Event for travelers & Facilitate Cultural Exchange!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    You choose the timing on Monday mornings, for a 90-min to two-hour event. This is recurring weekly.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, International Relations
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TO APPLY: visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?projectId=239

    Description

    Lead Monday Morning Breakfast Event for travelers & Facilitate Cultural Exchange!

    MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CHICAGO OR THE CHICAGO AREA TO APPLY.

    HI Chicago is looking for volunteers to lead a weekly morning program for guests at our bustling Chicago hostel; which hosts travelers from across the globe. This "Toast & Jams" event allows guests to meet and interact with each other, at the hostel. These events also serve as an opportunity for guests to learn some information about what is happening at the hostel and around the city.

    WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

    • Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
    • Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
    • Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
    • Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
    • Training provided and flexible schedule
    • Have fun while making a difference!

    Training provided!

    SCHEDULE

    We are looking for volunteers to assist with weekly Monday morning breakfast events every Monday for 2 hours. Timing is flexible but volunteer must decide a consistent time for all Mondays. Example: 7-9am every Monday, or 8-10am every Monday.

    REQUIREMENTS

    You must be 18+ to be a volunteer.

    This role requires standing for long periods and moving/lifting up to 20 lbs.

    PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

    HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.

    Apply now at hiusa.org/volunteer.

    Location

    On-site

    HI Chicago Hostel

    24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, US

    Please fill out this form

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Already a user? Log in