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Teen Book Reviewer

Teen Book Reviewer

The Friends Of The Bloomingdale Public Library


101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL (0.5mi)

Skills:

Writing/Research, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

Write reviews for the Teen Book Reviews shelf on Goodreads. Each review earns one service hour, with a limit of three reviews per month. Reviews will be shared on the library's Goodreads page and social media.

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General Volunteer

General Volunteer

The Humanitarian Service Project


465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL (3.2mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal, Other

Causes:

Children & Youth, Seniors, Poverty

Volunteers are essential to the operations of the Humanitarian Service Project. They assist with various tasks including food distribution, organizing donations, and supporting special events. Volunteers can choose to participate on an ongoing basis or for one-time opportunities.

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In-Kind Donations Volunteer

In-Kind Donations Volunteer

World Relief Chicagoland


191 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL (3.9mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Customer Service

Causes:

Faith-Based, Human Rights, Immigrants & Refugees

Help support immigrant and refugee families by donating essential items. Check the website for current top needs, which may include car seats, strollers, and gift cards. Donations can be dropped off at the designated office.

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Citizenship Assistant

Citizenship Assistant

World Relief Chicagoland


191 S. Gary Ave. Suite 130, Carol Stream, IL (3.9mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Legal

Causes:

Faith-Based, Human Rights, Immigrants & Refugees

Help immigrants apply for U.S. citizenship by assisting with applications and conducting citizenship clinics once a month. Volunteers are trained and assist clients in completing citizenship applications.

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Addison Sales Floor/Warehouse Volunteer (Half Day PM Shift)

Addison Sales Floor/Warehouse Volunteer (Half Day PM Shift)

Addison ReStore


869 S Rohlwing Road, Addison, IL (4.2mi)

Skills:

Customer Service, Manual Labor, Marketing & PR

Causes:

Environment, Faith-Based, Children & Youth

You don't have to pound nails to be part of providing safe, affordable, and decent housing in DuPage County and the Chicago South Suburbs. ReStore volunteers bring new skills and build capacity to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. Volunteers should expect hands-on work. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old.

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Addison Sales Floor/Warehouse/Driver Assistant Volunteer (Half Day AM Shift)

Addison Sales Floor/Warehouse/Driver Assistant Volunteer (Half Day AM Shift)

Addison ReStore


869 S Rohlwing Road, Addison, IL (4.2mi)

Skills:

Customer Service, Manual Labor, Marketing & PR

Causes:

Environment, Faith-Based, Children & Youth

You don't have to pound nails to be part of providing safe, affordable, and decent housing in DuPage County. ReStore volunteers bring new skills and build capacity to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. Volunteers should expect hands-on work. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old.

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Youth Advisory Council Member

Youth Advisory Council Member

Kenneth Young Center


1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village, IL (4.3mi)

Skills:

Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Children & Youth, Seniors, Health & Medical Research

High school students lead impact-focused campaigns to promote positive youth outcomes in our communities. This role empowers youth to engage and make a difference in their peers' lives.

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Home Delivered Meals Driver

Home Delivered Meals Driver

Kenneth Young Center


1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village, IL (4.3mi)

Skills:

Delivery/Driving

Causes:

Children & Youth, Seniors, Health & Medical Research

Deliver hot meals to senior clients once a week over the noon hour, ensuring good nutrition, social contact, and wellness-checks for frail persons home alone. This role is vital for supporting the health and well-being of our senior community members.

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Older Adults Benefit Aide

Older Adults Benefit Aide

Kenneth Young Center


1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village, IL (4.3mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal

Causes:

Children & Youth, Seniors, Health & Medical Research

Help seniors apply for benefits and fill out applications for the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). This role provides critical assistance to older adults in navigating their healthcare options.

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Rehabilitation Service Aide

Rehabilitation Service Aide

Kenneth Young Center


1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village, IL (4.3mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal

Causes:

Children & Youth, Seniors, Health & Medical Research

Help a few hours each week to talk, interact, and take part in activities in the day program for clients with serious mental illness. This role is important for providing companionship and support to our clients.

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Administrative and Clerical Volunteer

Administrative and Clerical Volunteer

Kenneth Young Center


1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village, IL (4.3mi)

Skills:

Administrative

Causes:

Children & Youth, Seniors, Health & Medical Research

Assist the business operations staff with a variety of tasks or special projects like bulk mailings, data entry, and administrative projects. This role is essential for maintaining the efficiency of our operations.

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Life Skills Mentor

Life Skills Mentor

Ways2 Inc Nfp


509 Dartmouth Lane, Schaumburg, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Teach, Mentor, Speak, Technology, Skilled Craft or Trade

Causes:

Children & Youth, Race & Ethnicity, Justice & Legal Assistance

Volunteers will work with community leaders and law enforcement to teach soft skills and life lessons, focusing on conflict resolution, tolerance, and respect. Projects include constructing computers, coding, and carpentry.

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Community Projects Volunteer

Community Projects Volunteer

Ways2 Inc Nfp


509 Dartmouth Lane, Schaumburg, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Skilled Craft or Trade, Teach, Mentor, Speak

Causes:

Children & Youth, Race & Ethnicity, Justice & Legal Assistance

Participants will engage in community service projects such as fix-it/repair opportunities, community clean-ups, and food and toy drives, applying learnings from other cohorts to improve community situations.

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Support Network Volunteer

Support Network Volunteer

Ways2 Inc Nfp


509 Dartmouth Lane, Schaumburg, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Teach, Mentor, Speak, Arts

Causes:

Children & Youth, Race & Ethnicity, Justice & Legal Assistance

Volunteers will engage with Black/Brown youths, law enforcement, and peers to expand their social and knowledge development. Activities include games, social arts, tutoring, and creative writing/speaking.

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Hair Care Products Donation

Hair Care Products Donation

Bridge Communities


505 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL (5.3mi)

Skills:

Causes:

Homeless & Housing, Education & Literacy, Community

Donate specialized hair care products for families who have specific hair care needs.

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Busse Woods Bike Pit Stop Volunteer

Busse Woods Bike Pit Stop Volunteer

Friends Of Cycling In Elk Grove


1000 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL (5.3mi)

Skills:

Sports & Recreation, Interpersonal

Causes:

Sports & Recreation, Environment & Nature

Volunteers host bike pit stops along the Busse Woods trail, checking helmet fits, inflating tires, lubricating chains, and discussing bike safety with trail users. They also distribute stickers and refreshments.

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Busse Woods Habitat Restoration Volunteer

Busse Woods Habitat Restoration Volunteer

Friends Of Cycling In Elk Grove


1000 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL (5.3mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Sports & Recreation

Causes:

Sports & Recreation, Environment & Nature

Volunteers assist in removing invasive buckthorn trees and eliminating blind spots along the trail at Busse Woods. This effort helps improve trail safety and environmental health.

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Wreaths Across America Volunteer

Wreaths Across America Volunteer

Community Character Coalition Of Elk Grove


1000 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL (5.3mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing, Other

Causes:

Veterans & Military Families, Education, Poverty

Participate in a patriotic event to remember and honor fallen heroes. Volunteers will help organize and participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at Elk Grove Cemetery.

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Toys for Tots Volunteer

Toys for Tots Volunteer

Community Character Coalition Of Elk Grove


901 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL (5.5mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Veterans & Military Families, Education, Poverty

Help with the collection and distribution of toys for the Toys for Tots program. Volunteers will assist in setting up collection boxes and organizing donated toys.

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Chalk it Up to Character Week Volunteer

Chalk it Up to Character Week Volunteer

Community Character Coalition Of Elk Grove


901 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL (5.5mi)

Skills:

Arts, Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Veterans & Military Families, Education, Poverty

Participate in designing and displaying positive pictures and messages using sidewalk chalk to create a positive environment in the community.

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