Guardian Corps of America is a Street Organization!  Our representatives work on a Direct Outreach basis 24 hours a day. We engage directly with homeless veterans and homeless population.  All product contributions are distributed directly to homeless veterans, and homeless population.  

All of our work is done direct!

Guardian Corps of America is involved in other campaigns.  Visit our Services page for more details.

                                            CONTACT INFORMATION: 

 IMPORTANT:  Call the main number when trying to reach a representative at 630 - 415 - 3281.  GCA representatives are assigned to work in a specific area. 

Hours of operation for Shelters and Drop Off Sites vary according to locations.  Some locations require advance notice before dropping off items.  Direct Out Reach hours are conducted on a 24 hour basis.   Our representatives work on a Direct Outreach Basis.  GCA is operational on all three (3) shifts throughout the day. 

                                                       Drop Off Sites have select Hours of Operation.

                    See below for more details regarding Drop Off Site Hours of Operation. 

When calling GCA leave a message. If a representative does not answer. We will respond within a 24 hour period.  Contact GCA using our website. Go to Our Contact Us Page and complete the profile section, and submit your request.  A GCA representative will be in contact within 24 to 48 hours. 

If you experience an emergency, dial 911 and report your emergency to the respective EMERGENCY agency. 

Hours of Operation:  GCA representatives are available on all shifts throughout a 24 hour period.  Drop Off Sites and Storage facilities are open only during business hours (see below) for hours of operation.  

*IMPORTANT:  Questions about Direct Outreach programs with GCA?   Call the main line at 630 - 415 - 3281. 

Mailing Address:   Send regular mail to Guardian Corps of America P.O. Box 603,  Lombard, IL. 60148 

Shipping Supplies:   Send to Guardian Corps of America 6915 Stanley Avenue, Berwyn, IL. 60402. 

*GCA Shelter ( Drop Off Site ) in Cook County is located at 6915 Stanley Avenue, Berwyn, IL. 60402.  Thomas O'Brien, shelter manager.  Hours of operation:  9am to 6pm Monday - Friday, Saturday 9am to 3pm.   * Please call in advance before delivering goods to this Drop Off Site (Shelter).  Call ( 708 ) 788-0106. 

*GCA (Drop off Site)  in DuPage County is located at 440 N. Stewart Avenue, Lombard, IL. 60148.  William (Billy) Gebel Jr., is Area Coordinator for DuPage County. Call Direct at 630 - 379 - 6609.  It is required to call in advance before dropping off items at this location.  This is a satellite (product) shelter. 

*Request for Operation EDDA -Homeless Person Survival Kits can be made by calling Tony La Piana at (630) 415 -3281,  William (Billy) Gebel Jr., at (630) 379 -6609, Thomas O'Brien at (708) 788-0106.

*IMPORTANT: Appointments must be made in advance before dropping off items at Drop off Site's.  Call in advance using the Main Line at 630 - 415 - 3281.

                                                        WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION!

                                email-  info@usaguardian.org /    Twitter: @ Guardiancorps  

                    wesbite:  www.usaguardian.org  / @guardiancorpsofamerica 

                                                     Main Line - Phone: 630-415-3281 

                                                                                    THANK YOU!

       Guardian Corps of America                    

  Volunteer Posistions Now Available

        Below is a brief description of duties.  

       How to Apply for a Position with GCA?

You will see in the column to your right on this page the Contact Us Section.  Complete the profile form and submit it directly to our organization. A GCA representative will be in touch soon. 

1.   Grant Writers: Help support and advance the GCA Mission writing grants. Experienced in writing grants at the state, and federal level. 

2. Clerical work: Light office duties. Work from home - part time hours.                           

3.   FREEDOM WRITERS:  Write letters that have an impact on our society.  Become a FREEDOM Writer for the GCA Mission and Cause.

4.   Area Coordinator:  This is a supervisory role. Build and develop certain territory in the Chicago land area.  AC will call on civic groups, community organizations, businesses, and corporations  in the community to support the GCA Mission.  AC will increase GCA visibility for the organization and raise awareness for the cause.  AC will recruit, train and develop new volunteers.  Public Speaking skills are useful. local nearby travel required. 

5.   Computer Technician:  Raise awareness online for the GCA cause.  Work closely with staff and other online supporters. 

6.   Area Representative:  Work with homeless veterans, those less fortunate and disadvantaged. AR will help support the AC and other volunteers in their territory.  Recruit, Train and develop new volunteers in the organization. Public speaking skills necessary. Local nearby travel required.  

7.  Research Specialist:   Research information pertaining to a GCA Mission and Cause.

8.   Videographer:  Film Production for GCA events, campaigns, and projects.  Create film documentaries.

9.   Editor:  Internal and External Communications.  Work closely with the president of the organization. 

10.  Field Assistant:  Field Assistant is responsible for assisting ongoing field work and supporting strategies that will lead to supporter growth and increase participation in activism around GCA's priority campaigns. Organize work related activities and work collaboratively with GCA's volunteers and Area Representatives, Area Coordinator's and report directly to the Field Director.  Field Assistant will identify and recruit new supporters and advance GCA's human rights priority campaigns and programmatic work.

Requirements - Education and Experience.

One year of organizing experience or equivalent of education and experience.  Non - Profit Experience preferred.

* Excellent Communication Skills including public speaking, training and facility required. 

* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Team building, organizing, excellent presentation and facilitation skills are required.

* Experience and ability to work collaboratively toward GCA's shared goals.

* Must be able to work weekends and evenings as needed and willing to travel throughout the greater Chicago land area. 

11. Field Director:  manage, and implement a strategic plan to drive the GCA Mission and Cause in communities across the greater Chicago land area.  As Field Director You will recruit, train, and develop a platform for volunteers through grassroots activities such as phone banking, door to door canvassing, and neighborhood events based on the organization's strategic goals.  Field Director will supervise downline and help support the same in respective area's. 

• Build grassroots relations with business, media and community leaders.
• Mobilize GCA volunteers and grassroots activists on issues with the organization's mission.
• Recruit, train and develop GCA activists and volunteers to become involved in phone banking, door to door canvassing, and neighborhood events throughout the Chicago land area, and organization mission, campaigns, projects, and cause, and develop GCA activists and volunteers for field organizing.  
• Represent the organization by attending and speaking at local events for recruitment and educational purposes.
• Organize and plan state and local rallies and other events in order to increase organization visibility.

• Experience with grassroots operations and/or event planning is preferred, but not necessary as organization will train candidate.  
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with staff, in an exciting fast-paced, deadline-driven, environment.
• Willingness to perform all duties as listed and any other duties assigned.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Chicago land area. 
• Proven ability to work remotely and in a home and office environment.
• Competency in computer skills. 
• Integrity, humility, and an entrepreneurial attitude. 
• A can do attitude and an earnest interest in providing good customer service to our volunteers, partners and supporters.
• A firm commitment to advancing the GCA Mission and Cause. 
• Must have valid driver's license. 

12.  Scouts:  GCA is always looking for good talented individuals who can act as scouts.  Our organization relys on individuals with a keen sense of observation in order to scope an area/s when searching for struggling homeless veterans, and homeless people.  A scout will explore an area to obtain information about homeless people and report back to the organization.  Must have excellent observation, written and oral communication skills, and be willing to travel throughout the greater Chicago land area.  Candidate will work with GCA Area Representatives, Area Coordinators, and others assigned in order to have an effect on change.  Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle a must.  

13. Volunteer:  If none of the positions listed suit your needs as a potential volunteer. GCA would like to have an opportunity to try and further involve You in the GCA Mission. If you give Us the opportunity perhaps we can find a task more in line with your skills. 

14.  If You cannot Volunteer but would like to make a contribution toward the cause in some other way.  Please contact Us by submitting your request on this page. 

Contact Us!

If you would like to become a GCA Volunteer complete the form below and submit it. A GCA representative will contact you soon!

GCA Volunteer Form

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