Organization Address
164 S. Prairie Avenue
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Name and Position of Contact Person
Lisa Esposito, Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Phone Number
(630) 397-5661
Email Address
Website Address
Days/Hours Available for Service Learners
Marklund Phillip Center:
Monday - Thursday 5 to 6 p.m.
Friday 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.
Special events: varies
Developmental Training Program and Marklund Day School:
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Description of Organization
Marklund is a nonprofit organization that serves infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations located in Bloomingdale, Elgin & Geneva, Marklund is home to nearly 174 clients. Our Bloomingdale campus has 21 residents at our Philip Center and over 60 students from the community attending our day school which offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.
Description of Service Learner Role
Participate in various scheduled group activities with clients at the Marklund Philip Center such as: games, adapted sports, reading, crafts, and more. Volunteers also needed for community outings to various places such as shopping, movies, parks and bowling. Opportunities at our Marklund Day School include participating in classroom curriculum/daily activities with our students
Organization Requirements
Volunteer Application
Background Check
Complete (1 hour) Volunteer Orientation
Vaccination required
Number of Placements Available
Unlimited
Contact Information
Career Services
Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3258
Email: csc@cod.edu
Phone: (630) 942-2230
Fax: (630) 942-4596
Summer Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, closed
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