Welcome · How You Can Help · Volunteer

Volunteers multiply the effectiveness of our ministry in many ways. Whether God has equipped you with gifts of hospitality or administration, handyman skills or medical expertise, we can match you with a volunteer area that fits your talents, interests and availability. To learn more or get started as a LYDIA volunteer, contact Erica Dorantes by  or call 773-653-2249.

Volunteer opportunities at LYDIA include:

• Praying regularly for LYDIA’s clients and staff
• Teaching a subject or life skill at LYDIA Urban Academy
• Serving as a Safe Family (providing short-term housing for children in need)
• Providing handyman help for various work projects
• Providing administrative and clerical support
• Providing professional services (medical, legal, psychological, etc.)
• Helping with LYDIA fundraising events
• Organizing a fundraising event on behalf of LYDIA
• Planning a weekend activity or outing
• Serving as a liaison between LYDIA and my church
• Employing an Urban Academy student through our work study program
• More opportuntites are available, contact us for details

"I feel so honored that God would use our family to help others in crisis”
— Safe Families volunteer, Debbie Tornquist