Join us for a Volunteer Work Night at our headquarters to help sew, tag, and prepare cradles for shipment. Every task plays a part in bringing comfort to grieving families across the country, and you can enjoy fellowship with other volunteers while making a difference.

Whether you're a Bible study, women's or church group, youth group, sports team, high school class, or business, we can coordinate service projects—either at our headquarters or your location. This opportunity encourages teamwork and community involvement in a meaningful cause.

Serve grieving families from the comfort of your home by helping with local projects like tagging cradles or memory keepsakes, threading ribbon, and assisting with other needed tasks. This flexible opportunity allows you to contribute at your own pace.

By knitting or crocheting cradles, you offer a sacred way for parents to hold and honor their stillborn babies—a heartfelt gift of love and hope to grieving families across the country. This opportunity allows you to use your crafting skills to provide comfort during a difficult time.

Assist our staff in adoptions, admissions, and the retail store by providing friendly, efficient customer service to all members of the public. This role is essential for creating a welcoming environment for potential adopters.

Volunteers are needed to walk dogs, providing them with exercise and socialization. This role is crucial for the well-being of the animals and helps prepare them for adoption.

Help our animals stay healthy and happy through dog walking, cat socializing, and animal enrichment activities. Volunteers will assist in the spay/neuter clinic and help with taking animal photos for the website.

Support our mission by inspiring the next generation of animal advocates through humane education programs, tours, and community outreach events. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with kids and want to make a difference through education.

Help run the organization's social media platforms to increase awareness and engagement. Volunteers create content and manage posts to highlight animals and events.

Photograph animals waiting for adoption to help them find homes. Volunteers use their photography skills to capture appealing images of animals for promotional use.

Assist in organizing and running adoption events, helping animals find their forever homes. Volunteers engage with the public and help showcase the animals available for adoption.

Volunteers help transport animals to vet appointments, ensuring they receive necessary medical care. This role requires a commitment to animal welfare and reliability in transportation.

Review adoption and foster applications to ensure suitable matches between animals and potential adopters. Volunteers need attention to detail and good judgment.

As a Volunteer Reader, you will engage with children by reading books and facilitating discussions to inspire a love of reading. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own creativity and enthusiasm to make reading sessions enjoyable and impactful.

A volunteer foster parent provides in-home care for animals, helping them stay out of shelters until a permanent home is found. Responsibilities include providing food, shelter, and veterinary care, as well as facilitating adoption through advertisements and training if needed.

Join us for the 10th Year Celebration of Juneteenth ICT and become part of our vibrant community. Volunteers are expected to embody values of community, inclusivity, and cultural diversity, and should be compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to learn.

Become a one-on-one advocate for a child in need by serving as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Volunteers will be appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect, helping to ensure they receive the support and resources they need.

Lead a Special Interest Group (SIG) or discussion group focused on genealogical topics. Responsibilities include organizing meetings, preparing discussion materials, and facilitating group discussions.

Serve as a Board member to help guide the Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society in its mission to preserve and distribute genealogical and historical information. Responsibilities include attending meetings and contributing to decision-making processes.

Assist visitors at the library by serving as a greeter or helping with library tasks. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, providing information, and assisting with basic library operations.