Did You Know...?
Folic Acid: The Best Hope for Prevention
400 micrograms of folic acid every day can reduce the risk of a baby being born with Spina Bifida by as much as 70%.
Volunteer Opportunities
To participate in any opportunity, please contact the office at 773-444-0305. For updates on the latest volunteer needs, check out Becky's Volunteer Blog!
Volunteer Information Form (PDF 68 kB)
Office Volunteers
Volunteers are needed during the weekdays between 9am and 5pm to help answer phones, send out mailings, enter data, make copies, and assist with other office tasks. If interested please ask for Virginia Munkvold, Office Manager.
Public Relations Volunteers
SBA of IL is looking for PR volunteers to assist with creating and sending out press releases. Volunteers are also needed to write articles for our quarterly newsletter, design brochures, revamp our current newsletter layout, and take photographs at events.
Marketing Volunteers
SBA of IL is looking for marketing volunteers to assist with creating and sending out marketing ads and flyers and designing brochures. Volunteers are also needed to help assess the most effective advertising situations and to seek pro-bono ad placement.
IT Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with website updates and to provide troubleshooting for day to day computer, router, or networking problems.
Fundraising Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to solicit and collect raffle prizes and donations, sell sponsorships, and recruit participation for fundraising events.
Special Event Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to be chair and be part of committees organizing events such as our Family Picnic, Holiday Party, Fashion Show Fundraiser, Gala, Oktoberfest Party, Golf Outing, Walk-and-Roll-a-thon, and Duck Race.
Kids On The Block Volunteers
Volunteers are needed during school hours (7:30am-3:00pm) to take these life-sized puppets and copy written scripts to local schools and perform as puppeteers for children in grades K-3. These puppets help to describe Spina Bifida and Learning Disabilities to young children in an entertaining and understandable manner.
Thank you for your support!
SBA of IL depends upon public donations to continue its work. You can help! Making a donation through our secure server is fast and easy, and when we receive your donation, we will send you an acknowledgement in the mail for tax purposes. Click the button below to make a donation.
