Guardian Corps of America

                                                                     CONTACT INFORMATION: 

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

                                                                         Main line 630 - 415 - 3281. 

                                                                              GCA is open 24 hours! 

If a representative does not answer, leave a message, someone will respond within a 24 hour period.  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.  Our storage facilities are open only during business hours (see below) for hours of operation.  

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

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

*IMPORTANT:   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 to Friday, Saturday 9am to 5pm.   * Please call in advance before delivering goods to our Drop Off Site ( Shelter ).  Call ( 708 ) 788-0106. 

*IMPORTANT:   GCA (Drop off Site)  in DuPage County is located at 440 N. Stewart Avenue, Lombard, IL. 60148.  William (Billy) Gebel Jr., is the 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. 

*IMPORTANT:  Request for 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: Call in advance before dropping off items at Drop off Site's.    

                                                        WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION!

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

wesbite:  www.usaguardian.org  / www.facebook.com/guardiancorpsofamerica 

gofundme.com/w7g4xcjg /   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?

In the Column to Your Right on this page.  You will see 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:  The 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. The Field Organizer Assistance will 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, to 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 management and help support the same in their respective area's. 

• Build grassroots relations with political, business, media and community leaders.
• Mobilize and educate volunteers and grassroots activists on issues within the organization's mission
• Recruit activists and volunteers to become involved in volunteer phone banking, door to door canvassing, and neighborhood events throughout the Chicago land area. 
• Represent the organization by attending and speaking at local events for recruitment and education purposes.
• Organize and plan state and local educational rallies and other events.

• Experience with grassroots operations and/or event planning is prederred.
• 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 an 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.  Volunteer:  If none of the positions above suit your needs as a potential volunteer. GCA would still like to have You involved w/ the cause.  Those who support the GCA Mission can participate at any level they wish.  If you give Us the opportunity. Perhaps we can find a task more in line with your skills. 

13.  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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