Position: Office Assistant

Volunteers are needed to help with such tasks as: answering phones, filing, filling material orders, maintain databases and other general clerical duties. Volunteers may also be asked to assist with special projects like mass mailings and tasks associated with our annual charity event.

Excellent opportunity for obtaining office experience.

Position: Public Relations Volunteer

Kids In Danger works to educate the public about dangerous, recalled products. We are actively working on expanding the reach and scope of our product safety message. We are looking for volunteers to work with KID staff and the PR chair on developing and implementing a public relations plan for Kids In Danger. Previous experience in public relations and excellent communication skills are highly desired.

Position: Program Volunteer

Safe from the Start, KID’s main educational program, seeks to establish KID as a highly visible resource on children’s product safety by broadening the scope and reach of our message, and expanding local outreach efforts. The program assistant will help in our efforts to target networks of health care professionals, childcare providers and parents, and the publications that target those populations. On a local level, we work to save young lives by integrating KID safety materials into pediatrician waiting and exam rooms, parenting skills and prenatal health classes, community centers and other organizations that have contact with new and expectant parents. The program assistant will help with research and outreach efforts, and general office work.

Program volunteers need basic office experience, a familiarity with internet research, organizational skills and a creative mind.

Position: Outreach Educator

Research, schedule, coordinate and conduct presentations on children’s product safety to child care providers, parents and other caregivers. Training and materials provided. Ability to travel throughout greater Chicago area, excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint are recommended skills. Fluency in Spanish a BIG PLUS!

Position: Event Representative

Spread the word! Outreach educators provide lifesaving information to parents on how to protect children from dangerous recalled products at a wide variety of health events throughout the Chicago area. This includes talking to the public about Kids In Danger and recalled products, giving basic information and handing out materials. There are tons of public events in the warmer months and it’s a great opportunity to spread the word in our communities about how to protect children from recalled products.

Materials and training provided. Event Representatives can submit ideas for events on our website KidsInDanger.org or look on the volunteer tab for upcoming events.

Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a desire to work with the general public are important. Volunteers will attend an orientation before working events.

Position: Fundraiser

KID depends on individual donations for much of our educational programming.

In the community: YOU can help KID raise money in creative, interesting and fun ways using KID’s 10 Ways to Raise Money. This is a great way to get involved if you have a limited ability to travel, need flexibility, or to work primarily in your immediate community.

If you want to help in a BIG way, volunteer on KID’s fundraising committee to plan and implement our organizational fundraising initiatives.

Position: Outreach Coordinator

KID seeks to expand our community outreach efforts across the greater Chicago area. The outreach coordinator will research, coordinate and schedule events. Outreach coordinators may also work as Event Representatives or Outreach Educators. The volunteer should be comfortable conducting internet research, should be very organized and should have great communication skills. This position allows for a certain amount of creativity in finding new ways and places for our lifesaving information to reach the public!

Technical Support

Seeking one computer guru to assist in maintaining and improving computer systems. Volunteer should have basic familiarity with PC computer systems.

Spanish Language Outreach Assistant/Material Developer/Translator/Outreach Educators

A big part of KID’s mission is to reach the public with lifesaving information about recalled products. We are seeking Spanish speakers to help in all areas of our outreach efforts. Translating our safety materials, attending events on behalf of Kids In Danger in Spanish speaking communities, or even conducting workshop presentations in Spanish! Help reach EVERYONE with this lifesaving product safety message.

Website design and management

Working closely with KID staff, help improve and maintain Kids In Danger’s website. Previous experience with computers and knowledge of Adobe GoLive are necessary.

Graphic designer

Put you graphic design background to work and create educational, outreach and other materials such as flyers, invites, brochures, etc…A great way to build a portfolio for those just starting out!

Researcher:

Help compile information for use in reports, fact sheets, etc… Kids In Danger releases periodic reports and other materials that are used for legislative activity, news reports and educational outreach among other things. Be on the front lines of improving children’s product safety oversight!

Advocacy:

KID works to advocate for legislation that improves children’s product safety oversight on local, state and national levels. Tasks include: tracking legislation, working with legislators, building coalitions, writing action alerts, etc…

Special Events: Come to an exciting event free – just volunteer to help for 1 hour or host a KID safety night for your parents group, neighborhood association, etc

Contact Sarah@KidsInDanger.org or call (312) 595-0649 to get involved!