Thanks for your interest in volunteering with The Bridge!
The Bridge welcomes volunteers in a variety of roles, including activities that directly support our employees, leadership positions, and client services. We believe in creating opportunities for the community to participate in, offer feedback and endorse our work. By volunteering with The Bridge, you are helping Palatine-area kids and families achieve social and emotional health.
Ways to Volunteer
Mentoring
Direct impact on youth. Meet weekly with a youth you are paired with. Build social and life skills that will help your mentee succeed in the future.
Prep University Volunteer
Direct impact on youth. Join a cohort of other professionals who will teach 1 skill/week in a 10- week series. Your commitment is 1 day/1 week for up to 4 cohorts. Support Improving physical space for youth and families. Help beautify our spaces for the best therapeutic environment for our clients and allow us to direct our resources to the program.
Associate Board
We are in need of dedicated young professionals (in their 20s and 30s) who will aid in the success of The Bridge through community outreach, fundraising, and increase awareness about our programs. The Associate Board aims to be a multidisciplinary team of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents committed to developing the young professionals in our community.
Office Support Back
Office support to keep our business thriving while directing resources to program. Join our team to complete direct mailings, provide data entry support, help with website design, and provide translation services (English – Spanish, English – Ukranian).
Events
Help us throw our annual Gala or Golf Outing. This keeps the cost to run the event low to maximize every dollar donated.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, fill out the form below:
