Become an Employment Program Volunteer
Bridge families are often in the process of finding new and better jobs to improve their family’s financial situation. All of our clients are required to mock interview as part of the job process preparation we walk clients through on their way to job readiness. You can help by volunteering for the Employment Program and assisting with these interviews.
Employment program volunteers are experienced human resources professionals and hiring managers that assist 4-8 times per year on average. Volunteers will review the client’s resume, participate in a mock interview, and provide feedback after the event.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please e-mail Mary Slade at mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.
During the 2021 school year, 1,901 DuPage County students (birth to 12th grade) were identified as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children living in shelters, cars, and most commonly those children sharing housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship. This is how homelessness is defined for our school children under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act.