Join Resilient in responding to the needs of God’s children
and shepherding those longing to change their lives for the better so they can become more Resilient.
Check out the opportunities below to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of others in our community!
Help teach students the skills necessary to pass an apprenticeship exam to enter the construction trades and/or teach the skills necessary for success in a non-union position.
Teach a 2 hour exam prep class once a month, mentor students about soft skills and/or character and spiritual development.
At participating high schools and/or at the Resilient office
Kids Hope is a strong nationwide organization of public school-church partnerships dedicated to providing mentor relationships for children.
Mentors will meet weekly at York Center, Stevenson and
North Elementary Schools.
Volunteers meet weekly with children who have been identified by the elementary school administration as being in need of the consistent support of an adult mentor. Every mentor has a volunteer prayer partner who does not meet with the student, but provides spiritual support for both the mentor and the child.
You can serve high school students by providing your uplifting guidance and mentoring to foster their development of upstanding character and positive life skills.
Weekly at Willowbrook High School at
1250 S. Ardmore Ave in Villa Park
You will mentor students in the Empowerment Club:
A weekly program offered during the High School lunch periods that provides mentoring as well as motivational and educational presentations for all interested students.
Crossroads is a weekly inter-denominational Christian program offered after school for 8 to 12 year old children featuring Bible lessons,
songs and games. Crossroads offers youth a safe bonding environment for their faith growth throughout the school year.
Elementary schools in the neighborhoods served by Resilient.
Teach lessons, build Christian faith and mentor the children
This program will provide a safe space for elementary and middle school youth to play, build a relationship with God and learn fundamental life lessons through the game of basketball or soccer.
To be determined.
Coach and/or mentor youth
Dinners are served to students, families and community members in need of nourishment in the form of not only food but also community engagement and speakers on life skills and spiritual support.
Thursday evenings once a month at the Salvation Army of
Oakbrook Terrace, 1 S 415 Summit Ave, Villa Park
Assist with set up, serving, clean up and interacting with guests. Speakers are also needed.
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