Opportunities

Programs at Roberti Community House are only successful with the help of many generous volunteers. Help foster our sense of community in Lake County by empowering those living in this distressed area. By offering your time at RCH, you will have the opportunity to see the immediate impact of your contributions, being connected with those in need. You will also make connections with other like-minded people, our over 360 dedicated volunteers!

“Every time I go (to RCH) it’s personally rewarding to me…You give to (this community) and they give back.” – Lisa, volunteer

“I enjoy every aspect of (volunteering at RCH). The volunteers are wonderful people to be around. It’s really changed my life, enriched it!” – Mary Kay, volunteer

Let’s work together to make Roberti Community House a welcoming place!

Emergency Food Support

Roberti Community House is committed to providing emergency meals to food insecure members of Lake County.

With 4 different Lake County emergency food distribution sites, Roberti Community House needs volunteers to deliver much-needed food resources for families!

DRIVERS NEEDED

For those looking to stay safe and yet still lend a hand, emergency food pickup is a great way to make an impact! Deliver groceries to assembly sites, pickup resources from area food bank and other donation sites, deliver family meal kits to distribution sites.

EMERGENCY FOOD SORTING & DISTRIBUTION, Monday-Thursday plus special pop-ups

Current distribution sites: St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan, Highwood Library, Roberti Community House, Lakeside Towers apartment in Waukegan. Pop-up sites being planned for various churches, senior centers, marginalized areas in Lake County.

Garden with Neighbors

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00-12:00 – volunteers and neighbors help nourish our garden and community. Drop-in activities for our community kids who need nourishing too!

Summer Youth Programs

Fridays, beginning June 11, 10:00-12:00 – our community children have been cooped up for a year, help us offer fun, engaging activities and the opportunity to connect again!

Afterschool Program

Make connections and build relationships with and offer positive role modeling for community kids. Help with homework and reading assignments, make crafts and art projects, play games, lead group in making snacks and recipes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:45

Wellness

We are always looking for new leaders for yoga and other wellness classes. Come share your talents!

Slow Cooker Class

Offered in 4-week sessions throughout the year, this class offers healthy cooking and exercise tips. Come lead a class and help exchange ideas on healthy living. Also need kitchen assistants needed to help in food preparation and serving class participants.

Various dates 

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Community Garden

While families visit the Holy Family Food Pantry, we provide a fun distraction for the kids out in the community garden. We help engage them in planting and caring for the garden, provide crafts, and offer samples of foods from the gardens.

Tuesdays 10:00-1:00

Junior & Master Chefs

Help students prepare a different food item (or recipe) each week then enjoy the meal together. Volunteers needed for food prep, student assistance, and clean up.

Tuesdays 12:00-1:30, Thursdays 12:00-2:00

Windy City Farm Lunches

Work alongside community members to help prepare lunches for twenty-five to thirty students and staff at the nearby Green Belt Program. Lunches highlight a different fresh vegetable each week.

Mondays 9:00-11:00

Please contact [email protected] or call 224 209-3717 for more information.

Encouraging the best in ourselves, our neighbors, and our community