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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
HI Chicago is looking for volunteers to lead and support welcome parties for guests at our bustling Chicago hostel; which hosts travelers from across the globe. The HI USA Welcome Party allows guests to meet and interact with each other, at the hostel. These Welcome Parties also serve as an opportunity for guests to learn some information about Chicago history and the culture of our local communities/neighborhoods. WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA? Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels Training provided and flexible schedule Have fun while making a difference! Training provided! SCHEDULE We are looking for welcome party volunteers for our Monday Trivia/Game Nights (5pm-8pm), Friday Welcome Parties (4:45pm - 7:00pm) and Sunday Game Nights (5:30p-8:30p). Occasionally, there are also one-off special events for holidays or other celebrations on different days/times of the week. You can sign up for individual dates or recurring. REQUIREMENTS You must be 18+ to be a volunteer at our welcome parties. Most tasks involved in welcome parties require standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 20lbs. PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The HI USA PUB TOUR allows our travelers to engage in a common social activity that allows an opportunity for them to learn more about the community and each other. The primary purpose of a PUB TOUR is to expose guests to new locations within our community and have conversations with other guests. We invite you to bring your area of expertise to curate a weekly budget-friendly LGBTQ+ bar tour. We are seeking a volunteer who can share with guests the local culture and history of a queer-friendly neighborhood in Chicago. The volunteer would meet guests at our hostel in the Loop, then take them on the CTA to the neighborhood, where the volunteer would lead the tour. As the PUB TOUR volunteer, we ask that you ensure your program provides opportunities for guests to learn and share history, culture, and perspectives. For this LGBTQ+ pub tour, we require the following: Each establishment you visit must have: A unique history/story that gives insight to the local LGBTQ+ culture, and/or inclusion of historically underrepresented / diverse perspectives of the city - this could be represented by neighborhood, clientele, ownership. The tour must include questions and/or activities that encourage conversations and/or reflection among the guests. Some examples include asking guests if they have locations with a similar history or inviting guest to share their favorite pub traditions! By adding these elements into the PUB TOUR, we can ensure that our guests are getting an experience that is FUN, but also gives them an opportunity to gain a better understanding of our community and different perspectives! SCHEDULE We are looking for a 3-hour pub tour on any of the following evenings: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery. WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA? Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels Training provided and flexible schedule Have fun while making a difference! TO APPLY: Visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=56 Training provided!
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries and cultures? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about Chicago history and the history of our many communities? Everyday, we offer tours and outings for hostel guests wanting to see and experience all that Chicago has to offer. We invite you to bring your area of expertise to curate a custom tour specifically visiting Rosehill or Graceland cemetary. This is a great opportunity to meet and engage with people from around the world. WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA? Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels Training provided and flexible schedule Have fun while making a difference! PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery. TO APPLY: Visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=68 Training provided!
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The HI USA PUB TOUR allows our travelers to engage in a common social activity that allows an opportunity for them to learn more about the community and each other. The primary purpose of a PUB TOUR is to expose guests to new locations within our community and have conversations with other guests. As the PROHIBITION PUB TOUR volunteer, we ask that you ensure your program provides opportunities for guests to learn and share history, culture, and perspectives. When leading the PUB TOUR, we require the following: We have an already established area and bars selected that includes: A unique history/story that gives insight to the local culture. The tour must include questions and/or activities that encourage conversations and/or reflection among the guests. Some examples include asking guests if they have locations with a similar history or inviting guest to share their favorite pub traditions! By adding these elements into the PUB TOUR, we can ensure that our guests are getting an experience that is FUN, but also gives them an opportunity to gain a better understanding of our community and different perspectives! SCHEDULE We are looking for someone to lead a pre-established 3 hour pub tour around the theme of prohibition in Old Town neighborhood on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday evenings. PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery. WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA? Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels Training provided and flexible schedule Have fun while making a difference! TO APPLY: Visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?query.project.id=124 Training provided!
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60605
At HI USA, we believe in the power of travel to open minds and the power of community service to open hearts. Above all, we believe that these experiences should be rewarding - not costly. That's why, for the sixth consecutive year, we are offering groups across the country free overnight stays at HI USA hostels in January and February through our Great Hostel Give Back (GHGB) program. What is GHGB? During January and February, qualifying groups of 6 or more people receive one free night's stay (up to five nights) at an HI USA hostel for each day its members spend volunteering at least two hours in the community surrounding the hostel. HI USA’s lounges, kitchens, and dining rooms ensure plenty of opportunities to connect with other travelers. We invite your group to join in with our free events, tours and activities to meet like-minded travelers and explore the hidden gems of the city. Whether you are service group, a college group or just a group of friends wanting to visit somewhere new and give back to the community, apply now for the Great Hostel Give Back program and help us make the world a better place. If your group is interested in participating in Great Hostel Give Back, please complete the GHGB application form - all groups are welcome, join us as we work together towards a more tolerant world. To apply visit: www.hiusa.org/ghgb
Date Posted: 2024-11-21
