Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers of every age make a positive impact each day in the lives of the seniors at Norwood Crossing and the clients of Norwood Seniors Network. If you're interested in giving back some of your valuable time to a great cause, please click the banner below and visit our newly redesigned volunteer program. We're very proud to support norVOLution and the amazing work of the many volunteers who help each and every day!

I'm Interested

For years, our volunteers have made a difference in the lives of those they serve. With norVOLution, however, we want to revolutionize the way we think about volunteers and volunteering. Our goal is to make volunteering not only fun and rewarding for you as a volunteer, but to go beyond that and concentrate on strengthening the fabric of the community around us. In addition, the folks we usually serve will also have an opportunity to give back on their terms as senior volunteers participating in individual service and group projects.

Are you interested in making a difference in your life and the lives of seniors in the community? 
Join our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who are Reshaping Aging® for seniors in Chicagoland.

Our Mission and Vision Define Us
At norVOLution we are mission-driven and our vision is an important part of that. We are sponsored by Norwood Life Society; a 501c(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Part of that enhancement is providing meaningful volunteer experiences for all members of our community; with a focus on creating or providing volunteer opportunities specifically for older adults who are looking to give back. 
Mission: The purpose of the new organization is to enrich the lives of members of the Norwood Life Society community including the seniors we serve, our volunteers, the staff, and the community at large. 

Vision: Our vision is to grow and strengthen our volunteer efforts to: 1) provide more services to our senior clientele, 2) enhance the lives of our volunteers, particularly mature adults, and 3) be of service to the broader community. 

Values Statement: We are committed and passionate about the work we do. We respect the personal contribution of each individual and honor the impact they make. We respect our neighbors and work with them to improve the community in which we all reside. We value volunteers for the friendly, caring spirit that has characterized this organization for over 100 years.
Qualifications: 
  • Passionate about volunteering
  • Willing to contribute up to two hours of your time each week
  • Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
  • Desire to share knowledge and experiences with elderly population
  • Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions
  • Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel 
Volunteer opportunities are available in many areas, seven days a week. If you have a few hours to spare, we welcome your interest! You can complete your application online (click the button) and then attend a brief interview and orientation. From there, you can decide where you feel you'll be the best fit. (If you need some suggestions, click the orange link below for a list of available volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our Director of Volunteer Services at 773.577.5329. Once the process is complete, we will make every effort to match your interests, talents and time availability with an opportunity in the area of your choice. We look forward to having you on our team of amazing and dedicated volunteers! 

Click Here to complete an Online Application 
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, requests, or need to get ahold of us for any reason, please use the contact information below. 

norVOLution
6016-20 N. Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
Ph: 773-577-5329
Fax: 773-631-4850

We look forward to hearing from you!
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