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Volunteering Suggestions and Organizations

Upcoming Events

Blood Drives!

Check out WSIL-TV's schedule of blood drives. Go to their health page and search on "blood drives".


Check the cluster communities' calendars!


Local Church

Volunteer at church!

  • Liturgical roles
    • Minister of the Word
    • Minister of the Eucharist (must already be confirmed)
    • performing arts (drama, vocal, instrumental and dance)

Local, Regional and National Organizations

The following table identifies local, regional and national organizations that rely on volunteers for much of their mission and work.


Organization (linked to web site) Telephone Contact
American Cancer Society    
American Red Cross 573.335.9471  
Bethel AME Church: "Feed the Hungry"; "Widow's Ministry" 618.529.5278 Pastor Rick Jackson
Catholic Social Services of Southern Illinois 618.351.0743
Good Samaritan Ministries 618.457.5794
Humane Society of Southern Illinois
95 Humane Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966
618.457.2362  
Jackson-Union County Habitat for Humanity 618.457.8480
Knights of Columbus, Saint Francis Xavier Church 618.549.8024 Ed Varsa
Knights of Columbus, Saint Andrew Catholic Church    
Rebuilding Together, Carbondale    
Shawnee Alliance for Seniors: "Shining Star" (in December) 800.642.7773 Margie Kemp
Southern Illinois Radio Information Service (SIRIS) 618.453.2808
Supporting People In Need (SPIN) 618.201.4859
Union Jackson Farmworkers Housing Association 618.549.2888 Elsie Speck
United Way of Southern Illinois 618.997.7744 Kevin McLeary
University Baptist Church ("Good Samaritan Food Pantry") 618.457.0323
Illinois Veterans Home Anna (792 N. Main Street, Anna, IL) 618.833.6302  


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Last update: Wednesday, April 2, 2008