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Family Support Volunteer

Drinkwater Family Services Inc


1625 Deep Lake Rd, Lake Villa, IL (2.3mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Teach, Mentor, Speak, Administrative

Causes:

Children & Youth, Poverty, Health & Medical Research

Join DrinkWater Family Services as a Family Support Volunteer to help empower families in Lake County, IL. Volunteers will assist in strengthening family bonds and creating positive, long-lasting memories for families in need.

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Construction Volunteer for Veteran and K9 Housing Project

Construction Volunteer for Veteran and K9 Housing Project

Save-A-Vet


387 Northgate Rd., Lindenhurst, IL (2.6mi)

Skills:

Skilled Craft or Trade, Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Veterans & Military Families, Animals, Disability

Volunteers are needed in the construction trades to assist with building a 14,000 square foot property in Peru, Indiana. This facility will house up to 21 disabled veterans and 25 retired K9s, fostering mutual healing between veterans and service dogs.

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Direct Services Volunteer for A Safe Place

Direct Services Volunteer for A Safe Place

Lake County Coalition For The Homeless


101 N. Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Legal, Healthcare/Medical

Causes:

Poverty, Women, Justice & Legal Assistance

Volunteers work directly with victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. They must complete 40 hours of training prior to working with clients and may assist with crisis lines, legal advocacy, family visitation centers, and counseling groups for adults and children.

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Housewarming Kit Creator for PADS

Housewarming Kit Creator for PADS

Lake County Coalition For The Homeless


101 N. Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal, Other

Causes:

Poverty, Women, Justice & Legal Assistance

Volunteers create housewarming kits for recently housed clients, helping them transition into their new homes with essential items.

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Indirect Services Volunteer for A Safe Place

Indirect Services Volunteer for A Safe Place

Lake County Coalition For The Homeless


101 N. Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Communications/Marketing, Other

Causes:

Poverty, Women, Justice & Legal Assistance

Volunteers assist with non-direct work such as sorting and organizing donations, helping with mailings, calls, and other administrative tasks.

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Lunch Maker for PADS

Lunch Maker for PADS

Lake County Coalition For The Homeless


101 N. Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake, IL (4.7mi)

Skills:

Cooking, Interpersonal, Other

Causes:

Poverty, Women, Justice & Legal Assistance

Volunteers sign up to make lunches for individuals experiencing homelessness, providing essential meals to those in need.

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Operations Volunteer

Operations Volunteer

Tree House Haven Nfp


6615 Grand Ave. #299, Gurnee, IL (6.3mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Communications/Marketing, Other

Causes:

Children & Youth, Poverty, Religion & Spirituality

Use your gifts and skills with vital behind-the-scenes work including collecting and organizing supplies, being a part of the social media team, organizing mission groups, and helping coordinate the annual fundraising banquet. These opportunities can be seasonal or ongoing.

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Vocational Instructor

Vocational Instructor

Tree House Haven Nfp


6615 Grand Ave. #299, Gurnee, IL (6.3mi)

Skills:

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

Causes:

Children & Youth, Poverty, Religion & Spirituality

Use your gift of teaching to guide youth toward competence in a professional trade. You’ll meet our youth for e-learning over a period of 2 to 6 weeks, teaching topics like sewing, woodworking, cooking, English, and jewelry design.

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Volo Bog Restoration Workday Volunteer

Volo Bog Restoration Workday Volunteer

Friends Of Illinois Nature Preserves


28478 Brandenburg Rd, Ingleside, IL (7.1mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature

Help restore the health of Volo Bog by participating in activities like removing invasive species and maintaining the unique ecosystem. Volunteers should bring water, snacks, and wear protective clothing.

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Historical Society Volunteer

Historical Society Volunteer

Warren Township Historical Society


4690 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL (8.9mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Interpersonal, Communications/Marketing

Causes:

Arts & Culture, Education

Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Mother Rudd House, including helping with tours, exhibits, and events. Volunteers may also engage in administrative tasks and community outreach.

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General Volunteer

General Volunteer

Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue


Gurnee, IL (9.5mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Communications/Marketing, Writing/Research

Causes:

Animals

Assist with various tasks such as making phone calls, transporting dogs, screening adoptive homes, and helping with events. Volunteers can contribute in many ways, depending on their skills and availability.

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Foster Home Volunteer

Foster Home Volunteer

Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue


Gurnee, IL (9.5mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Animals

Provide a temporary home for a Shiba Inu, offering love, care, and training while the dog awaits adoption. Foster homes are crucial to the organization's mission of saving Shibas.

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Moraine Hills Woodland Eco-Restoration Volunteer

Moraine Hills Woodland Eco-Restoration Volunteer

Friends Of Illinois Nature Preserves


Main Park Road, McHenry, IL (10.1mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal, Interpersonal

Causes:

Environment & Nature

Join us every Saturday at Moraine Hills Woodland to help restore the rare plant and animal life by removing invasive brush and noxious weeds. Families are welcome, and volunteers should come dressed for outdoor work.

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Teen Tech Tutor

Teen Tech Tutor

Friends Of Cook Memorial Public Library District


413 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL (11.1mi)

Skills:

Technology, Interpersonal, Teach, Mentor, Speak

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

Assist library patrons with technology in 1-on-1 sessions, helping them understand and use various tech tools. This opportunity is open to high school students in grades 9-12.

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Local History Assistant

Local History Assistant

Friends Of Cook Memorial Public Library District


413 N Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL (11.1mi)

Skills:

Administrative, Writing/Research, Interpersonal

Causes:

Education, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth

Assist with local history services by performing tasks such as photocopying, data entry, and inventory management. This opportunity is open to high school students in grades 9-12.

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Weekday Donation Pickup Volunteer

Weekday Donation Pickup Volunteer

Hope Food Distribution Services


125 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL (11.1mi)

Skills:

Delivery/Driving, Interpersonal, Administrative

Causes:

Poverty, Seniors, Children & Youth

Volunteers are needed during the week to help with donation pickups from retail partners. This role involves collecting donated items and transporting them to the food pantry.

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Saturday Morning Food Pantry Volunteer

Saturday Morning Food Pantry Volunteer

Hope Food Distribution Services


125 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL (11.1mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Delivery/Driving, Administrative

Causes:

Poverty, Seniors, Children & Youth

Volunteers are needed to staff the food pantry on Saturday mornings, assisting with the distribution of food and personal care items to those in need. Volunteers will help organize and distribute shelf-stable items, milk, and fresh produce.

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Concert Day Usher

Concert Day Usher

Symphony847


Libertyville, IL (11.5mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Administrative

Causes:

Arts & Culture

Assist with ticketing, show patrons the way, and ensure they feel comfortable during concert days. Volunteers are easily identifiable in white shirts and black pants.

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Adoption Event Dog Handler

Adoption Event Dog Handler

Placing Paws Of Illinois


Libertyville, IL (11.5mi)

Skills:

Interpersonal, Nature/Animal

Causes:

Animals

Help manage and handle dogs at adoption events, assisting foster parents with the transportation of animals to and from events.

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Mailing and Poster Volunteer

Mailing and Poster Volunteer

Symphony847


Libertyville, IL (11.5mi)

Skills:

Communications/Marketing, Administrative

Causes:

Arts & Culture

Help with mailings and hanging posters to promote upcoming concerts and events. Volunteers are essential in spreading the word about Symphony847's activities.

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