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Environmental Cleanup Volunteer - Buffalo Grove, IL Opportunity Image
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Environmental Cleanup Volunteer - Buffalo Grove, IL

Environmental Cleanup Volunteer - Buffalo Grove, IL

Keepers Of Earth


951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL (0.5mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature

Join a community cleanup event at Spray 'N Play in Buffalo Grove. Volunteers will assist in removing litter and debris to help maintain a clean and safe environment for local residents.

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Flower Arrangement Volunteer

Flower Arrangement Volunteer

Inspire Through Flowers


700 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL (1.6mi)

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Skills:

Arts, Interpersonal, Delivery/Driving

Causes:

Arts & Culture, Health & Medical Research, Environment & Nature

Volunteers recut, refresh, and arrange donated flowers into beautiful bouquets. These bouquets are then delivered to healthcare facilities, essential workers, domestic abuse survivors, refugees, veterans, and nursing home residents throughout Chicagoland.

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Environmental Cleanup Volunteer - Wheeling, IL

Environmental Cleanup Volunteer - Wheeling, IL

Keepers Of Earth


781 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL (2.7mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature

Participate in an environmental cleanup event in partnership with OKAY Cannabis Dispensary. Volunteers will help clean up the area around the dispensary, ensuring a cleaner environment for the community.

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Transportation Volunteer

Transportation Volunteer

Feral Feline Project Inc


Wheeling, IL (3mi)

Skills:

Delivery/Driving, Interpersonal

Causes:

Animals

Assist with transporting cats and kittens to veterinary appointments and adoption events. Volunteers will help ensure animals arrive safely and on time.

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Foster Home Volunteer

Foster Home Volunteer

Feral Feline Project Inc


Wheeling, IL (3mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Animals

Provide temporary homes for cats, kittens, pregnant cats, and sick or injured animals. Volunteers will care for these animals, providing food, litter, and love until they are ready for adoption.

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TNR Associate

TNR Associate

Feral Feline Project Inc


Wheeling, IL (3mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal, Delivery/Driving

Causes:

Animals

Assist community members with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts for feral cats. Volunteers will help set traps and ensure cats are safely transported for spaying or neutering.

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Adoption Event Assistant

Adoption Event Assistant

Feral Feline Project Inc


Wheeling, IL (3mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Administrative

Causes:

Animals

Help set up and manage adoption events at local PetSmart locations. Volunteers will assist with setting up, answering questions, and handling adoption paperwork.

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Vacation Coverage Foster

Vacation Coverage Foster

Feral Feline Project Inc


Wheeling, IL (3mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Animals

Provide short-term care for cats and kittens when regular foster parents are unavailable. This role is ideal for those who can commit to a week or two of fostering.

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Service Craft Program Volunteer

Service Craft Program Volunteer

Friends Of Cook Memorial Public Library District


701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL (5.1mi)

Skills:

Arts, Interpersonal, Teach, Mentor, Speak

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

Participate in community service by creating projects to give to others while earning volunteer hours. This opportunity is open to students in grades 6-8.

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Seed Library Assistant

Seed Library Assistant

Friends Of Cook Memorial Public Library District


701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL (5.1mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Administrative, Interpersonal

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

Help with the Seed Library by sorting, labeling, and packaging seeds. This opportunity is open to high school students in grades 9-12.

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T(w)een Advisory Board Member

T(w)een Advisory Board Member

Friends Of Cook Memorial Public Library District


701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL (5.1mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing, Teach, Mentor, Speak

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

Join the T(w)een Advisory Board to bring new ideas for programs and services for middle schoolers. This opportunity is open to students in grades 6-8.

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Library Indexing Assistant

Library Indexing Assistant

Palatine Historical Society


224 East Palatine Road, Palatine, IL (5.5mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Writing/Research

Causes:

Arts & Culture, Education

Assist with organizing and indexing pictures, cards, and letters in the library. This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills.

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Cemetery Walk Actor

Cemetery Walk Actor

Palatine Historical Society


224 East Palatine Road, Palatine, IL (5.5mi)

Skills:

Arts, Interpersonal

Causes:

Arts & Culture, Education

Participate in the cemetery walk by portraying historical figures buried at Hillside Cemetery. This role is perfect for those with acting skills and an interest in history.

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Museum Tour Guide

Museum Tour Guide

Palatine Historical Society


224 East Palatine Road, Palatine, IL (5.5mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Teach, Mentor, Speak

Causes:

Arts & Culture, Education

Volunteer as a tour guide at the Clayson House Museum, providing guided tours to visitors on weekends. Engage with the public and share knowledge about the history of Palatine.

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Raffle Ticket Sales (Inside)

Raffle Ticket Sales (Inside)

Purple Plunge Inc


804 Woodbine Cir., Lake Zurich, IL (5.8mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Financial

Causes:

Health & Medical Research

Sell raffle tickets to attendees inside the event venue. Volunteers must be 21 or older and comfortable handling cash transactions.

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Registration Lead

Registration Lead

Purple Plunge Inc


804 Woodbine Cir., Lake Zurich, IL (5.8mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal

Causes:

Health & Medical Research

Lead the registration process for the Purple Plunge event, ensuring smooth operations and assisting participants. Must be organized and able to manage a team of volunteers.

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Men's Changing Tent Attendant

Men's Changing Tent Attendant

Purple Plunge Inc


804 Woodbine Cir., Lake Zurich, IL (5.8mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal

Causes:

Health & Medical Research

Assist participants in the men's changing tent, ensuring a smooth and organized process. Volunteers should be high school age or older.

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Merchandise Table Volunteer

Merchandise Table Volunteer

Purple Plunge Inc


804 Woodbine Cir., Lake Zurich, IL (5.8mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal

Causes:

Health & Medical Research

Assist with the sale and organization of merchandise at the event. Volunteers should be friendly and able to handle transactions.

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Tent Decorator

Tent Decorator

Purple Plunge Inc


804 Woodbine Cir., Lake Zurich, IL (5.8mi)

Skills:

Arts, Interpersonal

Causes:

Health & Medical Research

Help decorate the tents for the event, creating a welcoming and festive atmosphere. Volunteers should have a creative flair and attention to detail.

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Create Plarn for Sleeping Mats

Create Plarn for Sleeping Mats

Gratitude Generation Inc


815 Rosemary Terrace, Deerfield, IL (6.1mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Interpersonal

Causes:

Children & Youth, Education, Poverty

Volunteers are needed to create plarn, or plastic yarn, from grocery bags. This plarn is woven into insulated, water-resistant sleeping mats for people without access to shelter.

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