VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF JOLIET

Joy Newburn, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

630-495-8008 (Downers Grove Office)

As always, I am available to elaborate on volunteer opportunities and answer any questions.

Updated 3.12.2024

The following Volunteer opportunities are available in DuPage County only.

  • We are looking for meal groups for Kathy Paulsen Hope House (KPHH). You only need two or three people to cook and prepare the meal. Please reach out to me if you would like more information.
  • We are looking for volunteers to sort food deliveries at KPHH on Mondays from 12:30 to 2 pm. You would volunteer 1-2 times a month. 
  • We are looking for drivers to pick up a pre-paid food order from the Villa Park Walmart and bring to KPHH. This usually on Wednesdays and clients are available to unload your car.
  • We are looking for 1-2 new office support persons in our Downers Grove office. Computer skills are required for most of the work. 
  • Seeking a driver to make pick ups and deliveries once a week for about two hours in our Downers Grove location. Flexible times. Most of the items are not heavy (rent checks etc)
  • Seeking a person to do some meal planning and organizing of the pantry and fridge at KPHH.
  • I have also attached the "Wish List" for KPHH. Deliveries can be made 24/7.
  • Lastly, please mark your calendars for our Back to School Fair. The set up day is August 6th and the day of is August 7th. Sign up sheet will be ready in June.

Kathy Paulsen Hope House Wish List

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime.


Joy Newburn MA
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, DuPage and Will County Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

3040 Finley Road, Suite 200

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(p) 630.519.6547

(f) 630.495.9854

jnewburn@cc-doj.org