CIVIC Special Events is a program that will place you on an ” on-call” list for special events being held by our partner agencies throughout the year and Peoria area such as “Duryea Days”, Peoria “River Sweep”, and “Christmas Tree Lane”. At these special events you will be asked to help with various tasks such as registration table, selling tickets, face painting, greeting attendees, passing out programs, and food sales.
For more information about upcoming CIVIC Special Events click here.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to do the work of Jesus Christ, providing relief, respect, and renewal to Peoria’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Through the simple gesture of a free meal, a clean shirt, or a sage place to learn, Friendship House offers the hope of a new start to the least, the last, and the lost.
Food Pantry- Wednesdays-Volunteers needed starting at 11:30a-2:30p to sort and distribute food to needy families.
Sunday Blessings- Sundays-Volunteers needed starting at 10:30a-1:30p to serve food to the community, and help clean auditorium.
General Maintenance-Volunteers always needed to assist Grounds Keeper with general up keep of the garden, grounds and inside maintenace such as stripping, waxing and buffing floors. (Hours negotiable between Grounds Keeper and Applicant).
Dress for Success Peoria Assistant: Sorting and organizing clothing donations for the boutique; data entry, partner information; various projects; potential for client interactions. Working with Personal Shopping Programs. ( Hours negotiable between Program Director and Applicant)
Office Assistant (Educational Programs): Assist the Director of Educational Programs with office duties to include grant planning and research, filing and organization, and planning and preparation for all Friendship House educational programs. ( Hours are negotiable between Director of Educational Programs & Applicant).
