Volunteers are the heart of You Matter 2—over 90% of our programs are powered by caring individuals like you! Whether you're passionate about education, mentoring, or creating meaningful experiences for youth, there’s a place for you here.
We want you to serve in ways that align with your skills, interests, and passions. That’s why we offer flexible roles with varying time commitments—and we make getting started easy.
Here's how it works:
Joining our volunteer team means becoming part of the You Matter 2 family—and we can’t wait to welcome you.
We want you to serve in ways that align with your skills, interests, and passions. That’s why we offer flexible roles with varying time commitments—and we make getting started easy.
Here's how it works:
- Step 1: Review our current volunteer opportunities below
- Step 2: Complete a quick volunteer application
- Step 3: Attend a brief orientation (virtual or in-person)
- Step 4: Pass a background check (required if working directly with youth)
- Step 5: Start making an impact!
Joining our volunteer team means becoming part of the You Matter 2 family—and we can’t wait to welcome you.
Current Volunteer Roles
HOMEWORK HELPER - IGNITE
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Support middle school students during homework time by offering academic assistance and encouragement. For students who don’t have homework, help lead engaging alternative stations that promote learning and creativity.
Support middle school students during homework time by offering academic assistance and encouragement. For students who don’t have homework, help lead engaging alternative stations that promote learning and creativity.
- Minimum Age: 16+
- Location: Flossmoor Community Church – Room 11
- Commitment: Choose one or both days
- Training & Background Check: Required
enrichment program assistant - ignite
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Assist facilitators during hands-on enrichment sessions in art, STEM, yoga, culinary arts, and more. Help with setup, materials, and keeping students engaged in a safe, supportive space.
Assist facilitators during hands-on enrichment sessions in art, STEM, yoga, culinary arts, and more. Help with setup, materials, and keeping students engaged in a safe, supportive space.
- Minimum Age: 16+
- Location: Flossmoor Community Church – Room 11
- Commitment: Choose one or both days
- Training & Background Check: Required
study break assistant - study break on us
2nd & 4th Thursdays | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Help deliver fun and relaxing activities for middle & high school students to reset and recharge. Assist with creative projects, games, or wellness-based experiences in a low-pressure environment.
Help deliver fun and relaxing activities for middle & high school students to reset and recharge. Assist with creative projects, games, or wellness-based experiences in a low-pressure environment.
- Minimum Age: 16+
- Location: Flossmoor Community Church – Fellowship Hall
- Commitment: Twice a month
- Training & Background Check: Required
Teen night supervisor - teen night
1st Fridays | Time varies between 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Be part of a fun and safe social night for middle and high school students. Assist with event setup, monitor the space, and encourage positive interactions in a relaxed environment. Each Teen Night is different—some take place onsite, while others involve outings like movie nights or activity centers.
Be part of a fun and safe social night for middle and high school students. Assist with event setup, monitor the space, and encourage positive interactions in a relaxed environment. Each Teen Night is different—some take place onsite, while others involve outings like movie nights or activity centers.
- Minimum Age: 18+
- Location: May vary based on Teen Night outing (transportation provided depending on distance)
- Commitment: Once a month
- Training & Background Check: Required