Become a MSHV Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities for Groups We Need Your Help! To get the Freedom Commissary operation up and running, we need shelving units and retail clothing racks of all types to set up in the store. We will also need signs for sizing and room sections. We are also looking for rugs to put underfoot. If you are a local business owner with extra racks, or know someone who can assist in providing some of these important display pieces, please contact Pam Kostecki, MSHV Director of Operations at pam@mshv.org. If needed, MSHV can arrange to pick up items. Volunteers are always needed. We especially could use help in assembling racks, shelves, transporting and setting up merchandise and displays during April. We also welcome volunteers to help with the operational aspects once the store is open. If you are interested in assisting our veterans whether as a clerk and/or sorting and organizing donations, please contact Kim Pawl at Kim@mshv.org. The following opportunities are available for Groups. Unless otherwise specified, the number of individuals volunteering can vary. Due to the nature of the work, these volunteer opportunities are for adults ages 21 and older unless specified that children may volunteer. Arrangements for children to volunteer are made at the time the volunteer project is determined. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Pawl at Kim@mshv.org or at 630-871-8387. You may also submit a Volunteer Application online now by clicking any Apply Now links below: Please Note: We are currently full for Internships for the 2013-2014 school year. We are only accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year at this time. Meal Service to our Veterans - Apply Now We welcome up to 5 individuals to serve a meal at a time, and children are may volunteer with adults. This includes preparing the meal, serving, and dining with the 5 resident Veterans of our Larson home. Food may be brought in to prepare or Larson food supplies may be used.   Painting - Apply Now We are always in need of a little touching up! We now own both the Larson and Miller home, and can use help with the upkeep. Previous experience with painting is preferred.   Refinishing Hardwood Floors - Apply Now Our hardwood floors are desperately in need of refinishing and we are currently looking for a group who is willing and able to take on this task.   Organizing the Garage/Donations - Apply Now Like to organize? We can use your assistance with sorting the furniture donations in our garage space or the clothing and personal products donations. This involves hanging clothing according to type and size, and storing donations properly.   Landscaping - Apply Now We are looking for a group to help us with landscaping in the Spring and Summer. Duties in this project include mowing, planting, trimming, watering, and mulching.   Snow-blowing - Apply Now We will provide the snow-blower, but we are in need of a volunteer who wants to help clear our driveway and sidewalks to make it safe for our residents.   Brick Patio Installation - Apply Now Have experience laying brick patios? We need you. We are adding a brick patio to our Larson home, which will also become a memorial for those who wish to honor their loved ones with the purchase of a brick.   Fence Installation - Apply Now We are installing a small fence are looking for a group who would be interested in doing the installation. Individual Volunteer Opportunities If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, please contact the Director of Programs, Yvonne MacDonald-Hames at Yvonne@mshv.org or at 630-871-8387. You may also submit a Volunteer Application online now by clicking any Apply Now links below: Clerical Assistant - Apply Now Assist with clerical duties in the administrative office. Duties include filing, copying, data entry, organization of office supplies and ordering, etc. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs preferred. Weekly commitment: Minimum 4 hour shift.   Volunteer Coordinator - Apply Now Work with the Director of Programs to coordinate the volunteer activities at MSHV. Conduct phone and in-person interviews, match volunteers, ensure completion of all paperwork including satisfaction surveys, and supervise volunteers. Weekly commitment: Minimum 16 hours.   Maintenance Assistant - Apply Now Assist with Maintenance of the physical properties operated by MSHV. Duties may include painting, cleaning, driving and picking up donations, landscaping, snow shoveling, organizing, etc. This position requires some lifting. Weekly commitment: Minimum 8 hours.   Donation Sorter - Apply Now Organize the donations (clothing, furniture, household goods, etc.) for the veterans. Hang clothing on hangers and organize according to type and size. Work with MSHV staff to store donations according to need. This position requires some lifting. Weekly commitment: Minimum 4 hour shift.   Social Media Specialist - Apply Now Assist with PR via electronic media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Constant Contact, etc. Work with the Executive Director to reach PR goals. Experience with using social media for PR preferred. Weekly commitment: Minimum 8 hours.