Volunteer
Our nearly 1,200 elders need a friend like you. Almost half of Chicagoans over 70 are growing old alone in our city. Many can’t leave their homes unassisted or are without a reliable network of family and friends.
We give elders vital support and the chance to develop the meaningful friendships missing in their lives. They receive support and companionship from our volunteers. By volunteering with LBFE, you will discover in them a wealth of wisdom, humor, guidance and inspiration.
"Youth has no age."
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
There are many little ways to make a big difference. We believe that volunteering should enhance your life rather than add to a growing to-do list. That’s why we offer a variety of opportunities – from visiting elders in their home to helping with mailings in our office. You choose what is right for you. We ask for a minimum commitment of five hours a year.
Volunteering at Thanksgiving luncheon.
Join Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly’s ongoing commitment to provide Chicago seniors with opportunities to reconnect with the world through friendships, activities, celebrations… and even vacations.
Find out the Volunteer Opportunities that await you at LBFE.
LBFE intern and Program Assistant Brenda Weigand was moved to write an article for the Dominican Volunteers USA Newsletter about her experience with us.
“I wanted something different before graduate school. I wanted a challenge. I wanted to expand my comfort zone. I wanted to see what life was like from another perspective, and I hoped to learn something along the way. I’ve certainly gotten more than I bargained for …”
Brenda chows down with Orealya at an LBFE luncheon.