Feed the hungry and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. – Isaiah 58:10

On the first Saturday of each month, there are opportunities to serve with our community and mission partners at the LIFT Center. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as you are able. Many opportunities are family-friendly.

How to Sign Up for First Saturday Serve

Step 1: Complete a Volunteer Interest Form
If you are new to volunteering with LIFT Center, start by completing the Volunteer Interest Form. Please select LIFT Center and then choose Guest-Facing role if you plan to help with English Conversation Café, Breakthrough Grocery Delivery to Seniors or Breakthrough Manna Meal. Choose Behind the Scenes if you chose to help with PADS Sandwiches, PADS Meal Prep, or Watercolor Painting.

Step 2: Find First Saturday Serve Opportunities
If you are new to First Saturday Serve you will receive further instructions upon the completion of the volunteer interest form above.

If you have previously completed an application to serve with LIFT Center—either Behind the Scenes or in a Guest-Facing role—you can find and sign up for upcoming First Saturday Serve opportunities by visiting the Sign Up Genius here. Please email Jennie if you need the access code.

1. Sandwiches for DuPage PADS | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | LIFT Center | Community Room

• Prepare sandwiches for DuPage PADS.
• Christ Church Butterfield | 2S 361 Glen Park Road | Lombard
• 5 volunteer spots are available
• Family-friendly

2. Grocery Delivery to Seniors | 9:00–11:00 a.m. | Breakthrough | East Garfield Park

• Load and deliver 50 boxes of groceries to seniors and adults with disabilities in a nearby apartment complex.
• Breakthrough | 3334 W. Carroll Avenue | Chicago
• 6 volunteer spots are available

3. English Conversation Cafe | 10:30am–12:00pm | LIFT Center | Community Room

• Help others practice speaking English in a friendly, welcoming environment

• Open to English learners of all skill levels

• Meet new people and connect with the community​​​​​​

4. Watercolor Painting | 9:00am–10:30am | LIFT Center | Meeting Room C

• Paint watercolor cards to be donated to the LIFT Market guests

• Family-friendly and open to all ages

• No previous painting experience needed

• All supplies and step-by-step guidance are provided

5. Breakthrough Manna Meal | 10:00am–1:00pm | East Garfield Park

• Breakthrough Women’s Center | 3330 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago
• Cook lunch for 40+ women and eat lunch with the guests
• Volunteers will contribute ingredients for meal
• 5 volunteer spots are available
• Minimum Age: 8 years old

Questions? Email Stefanie