Volunteer

Be the reason someone smiles today

There are many ways to make a difference in the lives of Keshet participants and their families. To volunteer, you just need a little time and a whole lot of heart. Each volunteer has the power to help someone learn a new skill, connect to the community, form friendships, have fun and lead a meaningful life.

People of all ages (6th grade and older) are encouraged to volunteer.

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Keshet volunteer opportunities

Sunday School & SOAR

Chicago, Northbrook, Skokie

Assist students and classes at Sunday School.

Chaperone community service trips and social outings.

Keshet Sports

Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, Niles

Volunteers partner with kids and adults for baseball, basketball or bowling.

After School & School Day Out

Northbrook, Skokie

Participate in activities alongside students.

Help chaperone field trips and assist with other special activities on days off from school.

Special Olympics

Northbrook

Coach athletes in track and field events.

Inclusive Choir

Northbrook

Join Keshet’s Inclusive Choir as a singer partnered with kids or adults.

Adult Programs - GADOL & MY Life

Chicago, Highland Park, Northbrook, Skokie

Volunteers are partnered for activities (cooking classes, yoga, social outings and more), companions for social programs or assist with job coaching.

Special Events

Chicago, Northern Suburbs

Volunteers help with set-up, take-down, registration, photography and more.

Staff member supporting and walking with a young girl wearing leg and arm braces.

Join the Keshet Gratitude Committee

The Keshet Gratitude Committee is a group of volunteers who want to make a difference by providing support to Keshet and the Development Department. To volunteer, you just need a little time and a whole lot of heart.

Members of the Keshet Gratitude Committee will have an opportunity to help with a variety of projects throughout the year. Responsibilities include:

  • Writing personalized thank you notes
  • Calling donors to thank them for gifts
  • Wrapping “thank you” packages
  • Stuffing envelopes and mailings.

Many of these opportunities can be done from the comfort of your home. There is a minimum of a one-year commitment to join beginning June 2023, with about two hours a month of your time to help with various projects.

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Apply to be a Keshet volunteer

Please complete this application to let us know your interests. We will then contact you for more information so we can match you with the perfect volunteer opportunity.

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A boy and his counselor smiling at camp.

Why become a Keshet volunteer?

You’ll gain just as much as the participants you are working with. 

  • A fun and meaningful way to make a difference in your community.
  • Keshet offers volunteer credit hours for your school, job or bar/bat mitzvah community service.
  • Experience the inclusive community Keshet has built for people with disabilities.
  • Form new friendships and create everlasting memories.

Read the Keshet Chronicles

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Innovating Our Way Into the School Year

This school year, Keshet and Schechter have launched an inclusive kindergarten program, where students with disabilities will learn alongside typically developing peers. Not only does this commitment demonstrate a belief that everyone benefits when everyone is included, it also addresses a gap in services available in our community.

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Wake Up. Give Back. Sleep. Repeat.

Keshet is so fortunate to have incredible DSPs like Jordan Spiwak, who believe wholeheartedly in Keshet’s mission and care so deeply for our participants. Working at Keshet has completely changed his life for the better, giving him a sense of purpose and a deeper connection to his Jewish identity.

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From Camper to Intern

As the marketing and communication intern, I was able to get experience in a field I’m interested in, and learned that Keshet is so much more than their camp programs. Everyone at Keshet works hard to be able to provide all the programs we offer.

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