VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR TEENS

WHEATON, IL ― Teenagers can learn new skills while helping others by joining the DuPage Convalescent Center’s “VolunTeen” Program. 

Located in Wheaton, the Center provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care for over 350 residents between the ages of 21 and 100.  Teens may volunteer to help with a variety of activities such as recreation events and outings, in-house transport, playing games, gardening, special events, and animal assisted visits.

Volunteering benefits teens in many ways including:

• Meeting new friends
• Learning new skills
• Getting involved with the community
• Completing required service learning or community service hours
• Experiencing the healthcare field
• Becoming eligible for a college scholarship
• Having fun

For additional information, please visit us on the web at www.dupageco.org/convo or call to set up an interview at 630-784-4260.