Volunteer FAQ
Q: How much time is involved in volunteering for Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly?
A: Our volunteers can commit to as little as five hours assisting as a driver to a week-long vacation stay at Rochelle, IL.
Q: How long is the commitment as a LBFE volunteer?
A: Some of our volunteers are just interested in helping one day, for a holiday meal, while others regularly visit or phone an elder.
Volunteers Willie Mae & Bobby lei on the food at a themed luncheon.
Q: How old do you have to be to volunteer?
A: We have children who regularly work alongside their parents as volunteers, school-age and college students, young adults, professionals, and senior volunteers.
Q: What does it take to become a volunteer?
A: You will need to attend an orientation, fill out the application and complete a background check.
Q: Does it cost anything to volunteer?
A: No. We provide the training to our volunteers free of charge.
Q: Can I volunteer near my own neighborhood?
A: LBFE serves nearly 1,000 elders in neighborhoods all over Chicago and you can indicate where you would like to volunteer.
Q: What if my family wants to volunteer on Christmas Day?
A: We encourage friends and family members to sign up to volunteer together.
If your question was not answered here, contact us and ask! We’ll answer your question right away, and add it to this list, if appropriate.
Volunteer Julia Brudlos-Nussbaum’s vision of disability and humanity are altered by her experiences with an 81-year-old “Rocket Man.”
