“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

Volunteer and make a difference in a child’s life.

God calls each of us to care for the weak and vulnerable members of our communities. When we spend time serving children in foster care, we are contributing to God’s plan of bringing restoration and healing to the lives of the powerless. Not only are we meant to give our resources, but we are also called to give our time and energy to helping others.

There are many ways to get involved and serve children in care. We are asking individuals, families, congregations, small groups, and businesses to join us as volunteers. We have 55,000 sq. ft. of building space to maintain and keep clean, as well as 43,800 meals a year to prepare for our kids. We have opportunities to get involved in both of these areas, and we ask you to consider joining us regularly as volunteers.

Maybe you are empty nesters and you’re missing your own kids. Become a volunteer and interact with the kids at LYDIA. Maybe you are a church small group looking for a way to serve the city of Chicago. Become a volunteer and help meet an important need in your own community. Maybe you are an individual with a few extra hours to spare in your week. Become a volunteer and spend those hours investing in children at LYDIA.

Thank you for supporting these amazing kids and for helping to bring HOPE, HEALING, and HOME to children in foster care.

Please see our current volunteering opportunities below.

Front Desk Volunteer
We are looking for a few volunteers to serve as administrative support at our front desk. This is an unpaid, volunteer position. We are hoping to cover a total of 40 hours a week between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Shifts would be 4-8 hours long, depending on volunteer availability. Responsibilities include greeting guests, answering the phone, organizing mail, updating calendars, and maintaining office supplies. If interested, contact development@lydiahome.org or (773) 653-2249. Please fill out the waiver form below.

Volunteer Form

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  • ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM

    I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES

    ASSOCIATED WITH LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.

    I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity.

    I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity.

    In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this activity, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

    (A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this activity, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: LYDIA Home Association and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;

    (B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.

    I acknowledge that LYDIA and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

    I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity.

    I understand while participating in this activity, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

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