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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
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
Do you enjoy interacting with people from different countries and cultures? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about neighborhood history? Everyday, we offer tours and outings for hostel guests wanting to see and experience all that Chicago has to offer. This is a great opportunity to meet and engage with people from around the world. We invite you to bring your area of expertise to curate a weekly northside Chicago neighborhood tour. We are seeking walking tour guides for areas such as: Andersonville, Wrigleyville, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Rogers Park, and more. We are seeking a volunteer who knows the area well, and who can share with guests the history that has made the neighborhood what it is today. We are seeking a volunteer to develop a tour focusing on the areas of culture, murals/public art, and/or food. The volunteer would meet guests at our hostel in the Loop, then take them on the CTA to the particular neighborhood, where the volunteer would lead the tour. 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! SCHEDULE We are looking for a 1.5 hour - 3 hour tour/outing on any of the following days: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays. This event would be recurring weekly or monthly. 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=55 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 lead hostel guests to local Chicago cultural events such as parades, concerts in the park, street festivals and more. 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=156 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 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: Each establishment you visit must have: A unique history/story that gives insight to the local 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: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdaysor Sundays. 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=40 Training provided!
Date Posted: 2024-11-15
