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.
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 volunteer alongside their parents or with school groups; otherwise 18 years old to volunteer independently.
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 1,200 elders in neighborhoods all over Chicago and you can indicate where you would like to volunteer.
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.
“I couldn’t go so many places without Little Brothers,” says Ida, who has has been with LBFE for 21 years. “What a good time we always have – there are luncheons, there are dinners, there are places to go. I like to get out when the sun is shining.”
Also an Oprah fan, Ida would like to tell the media queen: “You couldn’t be part of a better organization [than LBFE], especially at my age. They have so many things going for you.”