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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dog Walking Volunteer

Dog Walking Volunteer

Jrs Pups N Stuff Dog Rescue


8848 Fox River Road, Salem Lakes, WI (10.3mi)

Skills:

Nature/Animal

Causes:

Animals

Assistance is needed at the facility in Salem Lakes for dog walking and playtime. This role helps ensure that the dogs receive the exercise and attention they need.

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Administrative Support Volunteer

Administrative Support Volunteer

Unity Hospice


McHenry, IL (11.1mi)

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Skills:

Administrative

Causes:

Health & Medical Research, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

As an Administrative Support Volunteer, you will provide office support for the Unity Hospice team. Tasks may include organizing mailings, computer work, and creating care packets to assist in the daily operations of the hospice.

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Music Memory Volunteer

Music Memory Volunteer

Unity Hospice


McHenry, IL (11.1mi)

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Skills:

Arts

Causes:

Health & Medical Research, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

In the Music Memory program, you will work with Alzheimer’s patients to communicate through music. This role helps patients find renewed meaning in their lives through personalized musical experiences.

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Patient Care Volunteer

Patient Care Volunteer

Unity Hospice


McHenry, IL (11.1mi)

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Skills:

Interpersonal

Causes:

Health & Medical Research, Seniors, Veterans & Military Families

As a Patient Care Volunteer, you will visit patients in nursing homes or private homes, providing companionship and a listening ear. This role is crucial for offering emotional support to those in hospice care.

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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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