Part of what makes Marillac House a lasting presence of hope in the East Garfield community is the dedication of its volunteers. Well-qualified staff members and volunteers work side by side to create an environment committed to changing lives. Volunteering your time at Marillac not only provides our clients with the extra support they need for success, but also gives you an opportunity to learn from your experiences and for personal growth.

If you are interested in becoming a Marillac volunteer, please fill out a Printable Volunteer Application and return to Marillac House.

Volunteer Opportunities

Daycare
Marillac’s daycare program has nearly 350 children and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

• Help teachers in the classroom with toddlers, pre-school and school age children
• Tutor and mentor
• Sponsor a field trip or activity
• Help with light filing and administrative tasks

Hope Junior & Project Hope

Hope Junior is a program that exposes children and teenagers to positive influences and opportunities as a means of helping them make constructive decisions for their futures. Project Hope is a program for pregnant and parenting teenage mothers in the community.

• Tutor and mentor teens and pre-teens
• Help with activities: art projects, sports, games, community service projects, etc…
• Assist with baby showers
• Collect toiletries and household items for teen moms

Family Services

Marillac House provides a number of services to help those most in need, including assistance with payment of utility bills, the Nifty Thrifty Resale Shop, homeless outreach, adult education classes and GED tutoring.

• Help sort items in the Nifty Thrifty Shop
• Become a sowing instructor for senior citizens
• Tutor adults in the subjects of science, math and reading (high school level)

Fundraising

Marillac House holds a variety of special events each year in an effort to raise money and awareness for the services it offers to communities on Chicago’s west side

For more information on volunteering at Marillac, contact Sr. Maureen McGrath at (773) 584-3250 | mmcgrath@marillachouse.org.