Volunteering your time and talents is a dynamic way to help others. There are wonderful ways to show your support for Sertoma Centre and work with people who care about their communities... people who are willing to share their skills and ideas and offer their support.

Ongoing opportunities exist in the following areas:


THRIFT STORE- Volunteers are be sought on both a temporary basisnewly acquired thrift store for its grand opening and/or on a permanent rotation basis to assist at the Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson.

To volunteer for the thrift store in Matteson, please contact Ray Benaitis, Assoc. Director of Business & Support Services @ (708) 371-8220 ext 309.

Advancement Opportunities:

HOUSEWARES SHOW - Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 4:30 to approximately 9:30 p.m to pack donated items. A box dinner and coach bus transportation to McCormick Place will be provided.

UNPACKING/ORGANIZING ITEMS - Throughout the year. Unpacking and arranging items on tables to be sold at Sertoma locations. Number of days, hours, and times are flexible.

MAILINGS - Six times per year. Help stuff envelopes and assemble direct mail items for various events. This is a seated position. Hours/days vary.

CANDY DAYS - Collect donations in front of grocery stores and at some corner sites on Can Days in conjunction with various supporting organizations - Sertoma Clubs; United Way, Knights of Columbus, etc.


Please contact DIANE SAK, special events manager, at (708) 371-9700, ext. 208.

Program Opportunities

SENIORS - Work with Seniors on their daily projects, including crafts, outside trips, interactive activities, etc. Weekdays
Brigit Luby, Seniors program, (708) 371-9700, ext. 246.

SCHOOL TRANSITION - Help tutor high school students enrolled in this program. Weekdays.
Avis Greer, program coordinator, (708) 371-9700, ext. 338.

PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION (PSR) - Help mental health staff coordinate recreational activities with clients, once a week or once a month.
Lisa Bruno, Mental Health Program Manager (708) 371-9700, ext. 342.

• For information on volunteering, please contact:
  Melanie Jones
  4343 W. 123rd Street
  Alsip, IL 60803
  (708) 371-9700 ext.206
  mjones@sertomacentre.org