Volunteering at Beacon Place

Empowering Change Through Volunteering!

Welcome to the Beacon Place volunteer flipbook!

This guide is an introduction to volunteering at Beacon Place. Get ready to explore the world of volunteering and discover the incredible impact you can have on Beacon Place students by supporting our Education & Enrichment Programs.

Sharlett James, a native of Waukegan and a graduate of Waukegan East High School, joined Beacon Place as Volunteer Manager in 2023. She brings a wealth of experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach and youth engagement within the nonprofit sector.

Her primary objective is to foster and strengthen relationships with individuals, educational institutions and small and large businesses to ensure that our volunteer-led programs to gain momentum and grow.

Sharlett is not only a devoted professional but also a proud mother of two wonderful children. She cherishes the significance of family time, actively participating in vacation and weekends spent with her family, including weekly Sunday dinners.

Sharlett’s favorite quote is: “If you can’t fly, then run; if you can’t run, then walk; if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep pushing forward.” (Martin Luther King, Jr.) This quote resonates deeply with Sharlett, exemplifying her commitment to progress and community betterment.

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Our volunteers empower the Beacon Place community through education, healthy lifestyles, skill-set building resources.

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Beacon Place believes that every individual can contribute to positive change.

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At Beacon Place, our mission revolves around three core areas of support: academic growth, improved health, and skill-building development.

Every program we provide is led by our generous volunteers. They are the driving force behind our families success!

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Education & Enrichment Available Opportunities October 14: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM October 16,18: 3:45 - 5:45 PM October 21, 10:00 - 12:00 PM October 23, 25: 3:45 - 5:45 PM October 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM October 30: 3:45 - 5:45 PM November 1: 3:45 - 5:45 PM November 4: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM November 6, 8: 3:45 - 5:45 PM November 11: 10:00 AM - 12:00PM November 12, 15: 3:45 - 5:45 PM November 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Our Impact in 2022: Our programs are impactful!

242 children and adults enrolled in programs 476 volunteers dedicated more than 3,465 hours of service 3,968 meals on site, more than 800 bags of food including more than 12,800 pounds of fresh food provided to families for more than 2,200 meals at home 15,570 hours of programs delivered 10 Parent University Sessions, 8 family enrichment events and at least 2 field trips per child to explore the world Students are succeeding!

100% of students graduating from high school will pursue post- secondary education 90% of K-7th students were highly engaged and regularly attended programs 90% of our older students maintained or improved math performance; 50% improved writing skills Parents love our programs!

Parents ranked their child's academic growth 4.8 out of 5 Parents ranked the social-emotional impact of Beacon Place programs 5 out of 5

BE PART OF THE IMPACT - BRIGHTER FUTURES, TODAY!

603 S. McAlister Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085