Amate House

ACTIVITIES: Types of placements include education, social services, youth and campus ministry, healthcare, legal aid, community organizing and marketing/PR. Amate House has a network of over 50 nonprofits and seeks to place volunteers in organizations that are a good fit. Amate House fosters transformations, both for the young adult fellows and the communities in which they serve.

CONTACT:
Unity Ostercamp
773-376-2445
volunteer@amatehouse.org

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COMMITMENT: 11 months, early August to mid-June

OVERVIEW: Fellows dedicate a year of their lives to serving under-resourced, low-income communities throughout Chicago in social justice and leadership development. Amate House has a serious commitment not only to the work of service, but also to life in intentional community with fellow volunteers.