Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Our Mission

Providing locally-governed supportive services to the community.

Our Vision

To be a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive, responsive, and relevant supportive services for all residents at every stage of life.

Our Values

Service

We accept our responsibility to manage and preserve the resources entrusted to us so that we can provide equitable and accessible services for all Oak Park residents.

Community

We are a community of professionals dedicated to the dignity and well-being of all of the residents of Oak Park regardless of their means, backgrounds, or abilities.

Caring

We act in the best interests of each other and all of our residents by responding with respect, empathy, compassion, and professionalism.

Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Oak Park Township. Oak Park is a great place to live, work and play. We post new opportunities regularly, so please check back often.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We offer numerous benefits, including:

Competitive compensation
Emphasis on work-life balance
Dedication to providing quality services to residents
Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Volunteer Opportunities

Youth and Family Services Volunteer Advisory Committee Member

Everyone needs help, support, guidance, and connection at different times in their lives, including our youth. The Youth & Family Services Advisory Committee releases an RFP every year and makes funding recommendations to other youth-serving programs to the Township Board of Trustees.

See the Youth and Family Services Advisory Committee Information Flyer to learn how you can become a volunteer committee member and help us support youth and their families in Oak Park and River Forest.

If you're ready to apply, please complete and submit the Youth Services Committee Member Application.

Money Management Program Volunteers Needed

The Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program is a protective service for limited-income seniors who need help managing their finances. The Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program brochure includes all of the details. If you are interested in being a Volunteer Money Manager, please contact Oak Park Township at (708) 383-8060.

Township Committee Volunteer Opportunities

Oak Park Township has several committees that advise the current board of trustees. The committees are Senior & Disability Services, Youth and Family Services, Community Mental Health Board, and Financial Advisory Committee to the Township. Visit the Oak Park Township Committees page for more details on each committee as well as the application and requirements.

Meal Delivery Volunteers Needed

Delivering meals to seniors isn't just about dropping off food - it's about being a friendly face and spreading joy. Your small act of kindness can make a world of difference in someone's day.

We are seeking volunteers with a car to deliver meals to older adults for approximately two hours two mornings per week.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call us at (708) 383-8060.

We conduct background checks on all volunteers to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone involved.

Financial Advisory Committee to the Township Volunteers Needed

The Township Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the Financial Advisory Committee to the Township (FACT). Visit the Oak Park Township Committees page for more details, or call (708) 383-8005.