Make a Positive impact in someone's day! Volunteers assist the residents in various social, recreation, and religious events during the week and on weekends.
2 ways to become a volunteer!
Registered Volunteers
For individuals who are able to commit to a regular schedule
Adults- 6 Month Commitment
Teens (14-18) 3 Month Commitment
OR
Episodic Volunteer
For individuals or groups with limited availability- Please contact elizabeth.butler@dupagecounty.gov to incoure about episodic oppertunites.
*****No court ordered community service
Are you new to crafting or a seasoned pro? Come share your talents with the residents at the DuPage Care Center. Volunteers can assist with on unit crafts, host an activity or help in the in-house ceramics program!
Current Opptertunites include:
Ceramics-
This program provides residents with the opportunity to work with clay and paint molds, and volunteer support is essential for this activity! Volunteers assist residents during classes and aid the instructor with the ceramics molds. No prior experience is required! We are eager to help you learn!
Coming soon- Woodshop!
While residents are encouraged to remain involved in their own congregation’s life, we recognize that it is frequently not possible to attend one’s own faith community for worship. Therefore, the DuPage Care Center offers a variety of religious services, and all are welcome to attend. All faiths are welcome and clergy members are invited to visit.
Current religious programs include weekly Rosary, bi monthly Sunday Catholic Services and Ecumenical Services. Volunteer are needed to asssit resdients to the services offered through out the building, or visit with resdients 1-1.
Always looking for volunteers groups to lead bible studies or worship services throughout the week.
Please contact DPCC Chaplain for to learn more about religious service oppertunities at 630-784-4262.
Recreation Therapy works with the residents at the DuPage Care Center to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. The Recreation Department encourages the residents to lead an active lifestyle by offering a wide variety of social and leisure opportunities both within the Center and in the community.
Activities help both on the unit/neighborhood and all house throughout the week. Programs included:
Regular assistance is always needed for shopping trips, in-house social events such as bingos, music performances, trivia, and games.
Volunteers support all house events by transporting to and from the in house events.
Times and dates are flexible and vary based on monthly unit calendar.
The Veterans Service Organization or VETSO is a volunteer lead program that sponsors meeting twice a month for residents who are veterans. The program primairly meets Wednesday afternoons.
Special Social events are also hosted through out the year, including cook outs, community outings, and concerts! For more information contact the Vetso office at 630-784-4264 or Recreation Department 630-784-4303
The Gifts & Thrifts shop is located on the ground floor of the South building. This shop offers a selection of jewelry, accessories, giftware, greeting cards, seasonal decorations and candy to meet any shoppers needs.
The gift shop hours varies by volunteers, however usualy oepn each day of the week for about 2 hours. Volunteer are responable for the upkeep of the shop, assisting resdients and visitors with their pruchases and compelting transactions. 
Funds raised from the shop benefit the Life Enrichment Fund, Which improves the life our the DuPage Care Center Residents.
You and your furry companion can make a difference by volunteering to bring joy to someone’s day. Our pet volunteer program requires that all dogs pass an evaluation before they begin, but it's not necessary for dogs to have Therapy certification in order to participate!
Whether you play an instrument, sing, or have a band, there's a welcoming audience ready to enjoy your performances. We encourage all levels of musicians to join in, as our residents love to experience a diverse range of musical styles and talents. If you're interested in bringing joy through music, please contact our volunteer coordinator to discuss potential performance dates and any special requirements you may have. Let's create memorable moments together through the power of music!
Engage with residents through one-on-one visits or organize a group activity. Exploring leisure interests offers a wonderful opportunity to try out various activities.
Gardening has played a large part in the history of this facility since its beginning in the late 1800’s. Originally gardens were for food production to provide the resident’s meals. In the early 80’s, the Recreation Therapy Department reorganized the Horticulture Therapy Program and it has evolved into the program it is today because of the importance that is placed on a comprehensive leisure program available to long term residents.
The heart of the garden is the sunny raised bed area. At 3 feet tall, the six long rows of divided garden plots are accessible to residents. The staff and numerous volunteers which include master gardeners are an integral part of making the program run smoothly.
Garden Club meet weekly thought out the Spring and Summer Months. Residents have a chance to work with volunteers in their garden plot and attend an education meeting that provides instruction and the most up to date techniques for a successful garden from The DuPage Master Gardeners.
Please select this option if you have been accepted for an internship at the facility.
Interns should be in contact the department manager prior to completing this application.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Sunday Service | 23 | 3/23/2025 | 1/25/2026 | |
| CatholicMass | 1 | 3/26/2025 | 3/26/2025 | |
The mission of the DuPage Care Center is to provide quality long term care as well as short term rehabilitative services to DuPage County residents in a professional and cost effective manner.
It is the sincere goal of the entire staff to recognize and serve each resident’s needs, desires, interests and emotions.
We employ those interventions of treatment, therapy and activity which restore health, dignity and hopefulness to residents, by assisting them to do as much as they can, as well as they can, for as long as they can.
There is no limit to the possible innovations in these treatments, therapies and activities. When appropriate, we strive to return residents to their home and the community.
