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501(C)3 #36-3778430 Organization

Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter

Established 1991

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Volunteer

‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others’ – Gandhi

IV PADS heavily relies on excellent volunteers to assist us in our mission to provide for the homeless.  There are numerous volunteer opportunities at our three locations, Ottawa PADS Shelter, Peru PADS Shelter, and Lily Pads Resale Boutique. Get started as a volunteer by completing the digital volunteer form. A staff member will be in contact with you shortly.

Our volunteers use their time and talents to assist with a number of duties, some of which include:

  • Providing a monthly dinner, serving dinner, and cleaning dishes
  • Cleaning the shelter kitchen & pantry
  • Bible study leader
  • Sorting and cleaning item donations
  • Pricing donations at Lily Pads
  • Packing sack lunches
  • Preparing coffee and breakfast
  • Checking in clients in the evening
  • Assisting with maintenance of buildings and equipment
  • Painting, trimming, and landscaping
  • Helping clients with resumes, job interview skills
  • Hosting a fundraising event or supply donation drive
  • And MUCH MORE

Have questions or concerns? Just not sure how you could help? Please contact us to discuss how your time and talents can bring value to our organization.

long-time Lily Pads volunteers

IV PADS Volunteer Application Form


    Peru PADS ShelterOttawa PADS ShelterLily Pads Resale Boutique (Peru)Lily Pads Too (Ottawa)

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    *Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.




    Please share with us any known areas or times that you are wanting to serve. (Shelters are currently open 24 hours per day. Lily Pads is open 9am-5pm).

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    Ottawa PADS Shelter
    1120 Canal St.
    Ottawa, IL 61350
    P: (815) 433-1292
    Ottawapads@gmail.com
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    Peru PADS Shelter
    1320 Menards Drive
    Peru, IL 61354
    P: (815) 224-3047
    Perupads@gmail.com
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    Lily Pads Resale Boutique
    4471 Progress Blvd
    Peru, IL 61354
    P: (815) 224-7970
    lilypadsresaleboutique@yahoo.com
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    Lily Pads Too
    411 East Stevenson Road
    Ottawa, IL 61350
    815-313-5776
    lilypadstooboutique@gmail.com
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