Volunteers are a vital part of Good News Partners.  Each year, over 1000 volunteers help us individually or in groups!  Volunteers can choose from a one time project or with longer term activities. 

-  Prayer Chain

Join the Good News Partners e-mail prayer network and pray with Good News Partners residents, sharing their concerns, joys, and hopes. This is a great way to stay informed about Good News Partners’ ministry. E-mail us

-  Adopt a Family

Churches and individuals adopt a family by providing a monthly rent subsidy, holiday and birthday gifts, and some even become extended family.

-  Saturday and Sunday Kids Time

Volunteers lead fun activities, share Bible stories, play games and provide snacks for neighborhood children one Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon a month.


-  Camp Counselors

Travel with Good News Partners staff and youth to Tennessee for week-long camping trips in June and August. 

-  Tutors


    • The volunteers of Reading Coaches, located at the neighborhood elementary school, work mornings with first graders.
    • Volunteers tutor adults working on a GED or learning English, or lead an ESL conversation group at Esperanza Latina coop.

-  Work Crews - Building and Landscape Volunteers
Throughout the year, church groups and individuals landscape, paint, clean, and renovate buildings. This gives churches an opportunity to develop on-going relationships with residents and continuity in its ministry. We designate one Saturday a month for work crews.  Please check with us for opportunities.

          UPCOMING WORK DATES:  June 12, 2010; July 19, 2010; August 14, 2010

-  Short-term Mission

Groups and individuals interested in short-term mission opportunities can spend anywhere from a day to a few months in ministry. 

-  Administrative Volunteers

Help with one-time mailing "parties," special events, office support, and data entry.

-  Professional Volunteer Opportunities

Good News Partners professionals volunteer their expertise: Accountants, Business Professionals, Photographers, Carpenters, Computer Experts, Dentists, Electricians, Family Counselors, Lawyers, Physicians, Plumbers, and Telephone Technicians. 

For more information on the opportunities listed above, or if you have ideas or questions, please contact:

Peter Horth or Jan Hubbard

1600 W. Jonquil Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
773-764-4998
Email