Volunteers are needed to crochet or knit hats and scarves from machine-washable yarn, labeled with a size. These items will be used in the Gifting with Gratitude program to support people in need.

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.

Join us in assembling care packages for children, families, veterans, and others in need. This is a fantastic way to support the community while having fun with your family or group.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Assist in rescuing and repurposing food from restaurants and food distributors to create healthy hot meals. Volunteers will help in various tasks including sorting, packing, and distributing food to community partners.

Join the #MobileF2F team to help rescue and mobilize food. Volunteers are needed to prep, cook, clean, and deliver meals to those in need. Volunteers with vehicles are especially needed to assist in food rescue operations.

Join the #BakeSquad to bake and deliver over 1,000 pieces of baked goods weekly. Volunteers will bake items like pumpkin pies to bring joy to those in need during special occasions.

Assist with managing the organization's social media accounts and email communications. Volunteers help spread awareness about the rescue's mission and events.

Assist with the daily care of dogs, including feeding, cleaning, and providing companionship. Volunteers ensure the well-being and comfort of the dogs in the shelter.

Help potential adopters find the perfect match by providing information about available dogs and the adoption process. Volunteers play a key role in facilitating successful adoptions.

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.

Volunteers assist in planning, developing, and implementing nature-based educational programs for school children from pre-K through high school. Roles include curriculum consulting, resource development, and leading nature walks.

Volunteers work under the direction of the site master steward to cut and burn brush, remove invasive species, and help restore woodland, savanna, and prairie habitats at the Skokie Lagoons.

Volunteers photograph and write articles about BackYard Nature Center's programs, connect with local media, and manage social media plans to promote the organization's mission.

Assist with various daily office tasks such as coordinating mailings, updating the database, and handling other administrative duties to support Bravo Waukegan's operations.