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Published 1/9/26 11:06AM
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Building leaders one young man at a time

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

    • Details

    Start Date:
    January 31, 2026, 1:30 PM GMT-6
    End Date:
    June 27, 2026, 4:15 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    3 - 6 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    8
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Men, Urban Areas
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Applicant registration consists of completing a membership application, signing our Statement of Faith agreement, passing a background check, and our Child Safety Protection Training.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Direct Contact Leaders

    All Direct Contact Leaders must be at least 21 years or older. The Direct Contact Leaders will oversee the operation of specific age levels groups of young men between 5 - 18, by providing direction, coaching and support. Direct Contact Leaders will assist or advise various activities including, but not limited to, assisting / advising community based service projects, completing work in handbooks, supervising outdoor events, assisting with field trips, and other workshops. The end result will foster a youth directed program with the assistance of the Direct Contact Adult Leaders.

    Location

    On-site

    Healing River Christian Center

    1360 West 79th Street, Chicago, Illinois, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    If you have any special skills that would be helpful to list, but not mandatory. Special skills like listening, patience, hiking, sailing, woodworking, computers, programming, STEM, scouting, gardening / forging, swimming, military, first responder, or just geared to have fun.

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