Chicago Youth Centers is always looking for volunteers to work with our children (ages 5-17 years old) on homework assistance, tutoring in a specific subject area (Math, Science, History, Reading, English, etc), career and college readiness activities (ACT/SAT preparation, mock-interviewing, applying to colleges and jobs, etc), preparing and leading recreational activities (arts/crafts, dance, yoga, DJ academy, etc…), or just helping out where ever you are needed.

CYC/Center Locations:Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, Bridgeport, Bronzeville, and South Shore. Times volunteers are most needed:  Monday-Friday from 2:30-8:00pm.

21^st Century Programs: South Loop, Bronzeville (2 schools), and South Shore.  Times volunteers are most needed: Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:00pm. 

After-School Mentoring Programs: North Lawndale (Wed), Bridgeport (Thurs), Bronzeville (Thurs), and Hyde Park (Mon or Wed).  Programs run Monday-Thursday usually from 2:30-5:00pm.

Interested? Call Christy at 773-268-3815, ext 33 or send the following information: your resume, availability and ideal location/project (listed above) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Christy Beighe-Byrne, M.A.

Director of Mentor and Volunteer Services

Chicago Youth Centers

Elliott Donnelley Youth Center

3947 S. Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60653

Office:  773-268-3815

Fax:  773-268-9460

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