Nonprofit
Published 10/23/25 1:39PM

Volunteer needed to Lead Northside Neighborhood Walking Tour for Hostel Guests

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    We are looking for a 1.5 hour – 3 hour tour/outing on any of the following days: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays. This event would be recurring weekly or monthly. 
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, 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?query.project.id=55

    Description

    Volunteer needed to Lead Northside Neighborhood Walking Tour for Hostel Guests

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

    Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries and cultures? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about neighborhood history? Everyday, we offer tours and outings for hostel guests wanting to see and experience all that Chicago has to offer. This is a great opportunity to meet and engage with people from around the world.

    We invite you to bring your area of expertise to curate a weekly northside Chicago neighborhood tour. We are seeking walking tour guides for areas such as: Andersonville, Wrigleyville, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Rogers Park, and more.

    We are seeking a volunteer who knows the area well, and who can share with guests the history that has made the neighborhood what it is today. We are seeking a volunteer to develop a tour focusing on the areas of culture, murals/public art, and/or food. The volunteer would meet guests at our hostel in the Loop, then take them on the CTA to the particular neighborhood, where the volunteer would lead the tour.

    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!

    SCHEDULE

    We are looking for a 1.5 hour - 3 hour tour/outing on any of the following days: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays. This event would be recurring weekly or monthly.

    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.

    TO APPLY:

    Visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=55

    Training provided!

    Location

    On-site
    24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, US

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