Volunteer
Make an impact by sharing your time and talents.
Why Serve at The Well of Mercy?
The community is a vital part of The Well’s mission to provide a safe home where parents and children can find safety, heal, and thrive. A community in service is an impactful experience for all involved.
Fostering a safe environment for children and supporting parents at the hardest time of their lives is deeply fulfilling. Through the dedicated work of staff and volunteers, The Well offers parents shelter, educational opportunities, emotional support, and spiritual guidance to build a poverty-free future for their families.
Volunteer Opportunities & Services Needed
Office work, such as thank you notes & donation receipts
Fundraising
Events
Childcare, which can include baby cuddling
Resident Mentor
Resident Tutor
Children's Tutor
Organize donations
Teach a class (art, self-defense, yoga, culinary, etc.)
Baby care, birthing, lactation, or nursing classes
House maintenance and minor repairs
Driver to transport clients
How Can You Get Involved?
It takes a village to run The Well smoothly to continue growing our mission, with each member in the community serving from their strengths.
We are located on the north side of Chicago and primarily rely on local Illinois volunteers.
There are many volunteer opportunities available through The Well and we ask that volunteers make at least a 6-month commitment, in order to maintain an environment of continuity and trust. Along with filling out an application, signing the confidentiality agreement, and having a recent TB test, volunteers over 18 may be required to have a background test.
Steps To Getting Started As A Volunteer or Mentor
Understand expectations and requirements
Identify which volunteer opportunities best fit your ability to serve
Contact us to discuss unique volunteer options
Submit application here