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Volunteer

Volunteer with Chicago Lights and join a community that is helping build brighter futures.

Our typical volunteer opportunities are below. For more information, contact us at chicagolights@fourthchurch.org.

Tutoring

Help build brighter futures for youth!

Become an in-person or virtual tutor/mentor and connect one-to-one with a student.

To me, there is nothing better than making a difference in the life of a child. Whether that’s helping them with homework, playing games, or just talking with them, I love having the opportunity to have a positive impact on their lives.”

Vince DiGirolamo, Tutor/Mentor, Chicago Lights Tutoring

OPPORTUNITIES

APPLY HERE

Weekly Tutor/Mentor, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Have a lasting impact by meeting with your student once a week, on the same day each week. Our goal is to build relationships, trust, and self-esteem through academic and social support.
Arts and Enrichment Instructor, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Do you play chess? Or love making jewelry? What about podcasting or Pokémon or journaling? Share any skill, hobby, or talent with a small group of students to expand their exposure to arts and enrichment activities on the same day each week.

SCHEDULE

September 30, 2024 – May 15, 2025
Attend once per week on the following days:
Monday (Virtual Only)
Tuesday (In Person Only)
Wednesday (In Person Only)

We are most in need of In Person Tutor/Mentors.
In-person tutoring is held at Fourth Presbyterian Church: 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL.
Virtual tutoring is held on Zoom.

LEARN MORE

Sign up for one of many New Volunteer Orientations here.

SIGN UP
Apply to be a Tutoring Volunteer here.
APPLY
Contact our tutoring department at tutor@chicagolights.org / 312.274.3828.