Be the gift
Over a thousand volunteers work with BEDS Plus Care to end homelessness in our communities. Whether you have a few hours on a weekend to spare or want to help year-round, there is a place at BEDS where you can make a difference.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are holding off on volunteer trainings until further notice. However, there are still ways to volunteer. Please contact volunteer@beds-plus.org for more details. If you would like to help with our Meal Train, please click here.
Shelter Volunteer
Volunteers staff emergency overnight shelters seven nights a week.
Meal Team
Meal teams prepare a breakfast, lunch or dinner for shelter guests and Support Center clients.
Laundry Helper
Laundry helpers save over $30,000/year for BEDS Plus by laundering shelter linens.
Support Center Volunteer
Volunteers help with 24/7 coverage of the La Grange Support Center front desk.
Group Service Projects
Group donation drives stock the shelters, set up new apartments with basic supplies — and more.
Fundraising and Events
Volunteer committees help organize and staff large and small fundraising events.
I’m not sure which role is right for me?
Want to learn more about other volunteer opportunities? Have a volunteer idea you’d like to share? Reach out to us at volunteer@beds-plus.org
Volunteer Adam Higgins’ story
Watch this video and learn why volunteering with BEDS is a true passion for Adam Higgins.
Training and Volunteer Support
Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation at the BEDS La Grange office and in Oak Lawn is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope new volunteers will consider volunteering with BEDS after the pandemic subsides. For more information, email volunteer@beds-plus.org
BEDS Plus Care
9601 E. Ogden Ave.
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-0858
Volunteer Tool Kit
These files are password protected, please contact volunteer@beds-plus.org for the password.
Front Desk Manual
Volunteer Manual
Volunteer Satisfaction Survey
Summer Shelter Manual
