Volunteering Opportunities

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Common Threads depends on the involvement of incredible men and women to volunteer their time to help further our mission. There are many ways to become involved in Common Threads and we are thrilled you want to join us.

Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes
We are looking for people to volunteer with our children; leading them through the recipes each week, assisting the Chef Instructor and helping with class activities.  Volunteers are asked to attend the afternoon class once a week for the entire 10 – week session.  The next session will begin in September 2012.  Classes are held after school beginning at 2:00, 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 and ending at 4:00, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 6:00 or 6:30. Classes are held at 18 locations in Chicago, two in Los Angeles, five in Washington, D.C. and six in Miami.

Events
Help is needed at special events throughout the year. Location, times and duties vary by event.

World Garden
Our World Garden, located in Chicago is located at 49th and Dorchester in Kenwood Park.  Classes are held in the Fall, Spring and Summer.  Help is needed on a weekly basis as well at periodic maintenance throughout the year.

Field Trips
Volunteers are needed in our field trip classes during the school year.

Office
Help is always need in our office for “behind the scenes” work.  Skills such as graphic design, translation or IT consultation is always needed.

Don’t live near Chicago, DC, Miami or LA? There are still plenty of ways you can help support Common Threads mission. Two of our favorites are:

Become a fan of Common-Threads on Facebook & follow us @Common_Threads on Twitter. Common Threads uses these social media networks to spread our message on upcoming events, fundraisers, and new programs, as well as spotlighting volunteers and chefs who make out program possible. So go ahead and suggest 10 (or 100) friends also follow us on Facebook and re-tweet a message encouraging your friends to follow us on twitter!

Want to volunteer? Please contact…..

Chicago
Bill Finn
bfinn@commonthreads.org

Los Angeles
Rose Lawrence

Washington, D.C.
Susan Reilly
reilly@commonthreads.org

 
 


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