Facilitate compassionate grief recovery sessions to support individuals and families navigating the pain of loss. Create a safe and nurturing space to heal and learn healthy coping mechanisms.

Join the Little Fort Environmental Film Festival team to assist with various tasks during the festival, including event setup, guest assistance, and logistical support. Volunteers will help ensure the smooth operation of the festival and contribute to its mission of environmental awareness.

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.

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.

Participate in the restoration of Middlefork Savanna by engaging in activities such as scything, seed collection, and invasive species removal. Volunteers should be prepared for off-trail hiking and bring sturdy boots.

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

Collect and deliver donated instruments to schools, supporting the music programs of Waukegan Public Schools. Volunteers will coordinate with donors and schools for pickups and deliveries.

Serve as an usher at concerts, helping to guide attendees and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests. Responsibilities include seating assistance and providing information as needed.

Assist during music registration nights in September, helping with registration processes and providing information to students and parents.

Assist with organizing and executing special events to support Bravo Waukegan's mission. Responsibilities include event setup, coordination, and ensuring smooth operations during events.

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.

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

Provide a temporary home for dogs and cats until they are adopted. Foster homes are crucial for the well-being and socialization of rescued animals.

Assist in transporting animals from their last stop to safety, typically within 1 to 1.5 hours of Mundelein. Volunteers help ensure animals reach their foster homes safely.

Assist with creating visual content for Symphony847's promotional materials and events. Volunteers should have a knack for design and creativity.

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

Help with moving chairs, setting up, and breaking down equipment for concerts. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth concert operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Join the Noah's Rest team in supporting events that raise awareness and funds for their mission. Volunteers will assist with event logistics, setup, and participant engagement to ensure successful and impactful events.

Support Noah's Rest by performing data entry and clerical tasks. Volunteers will manage records, update databases, and assist with administrative duties to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

Assist Noah's Rest in organizing and hosting fundraising events to support their mission of providing temporary shelter for pets of domestic violence victims. Volunteers will help plan and execute events, engage with potential donors, and promote the organization's cause.

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.

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.

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.

Are you a jack-of-all-trades that can lend a hand where needed? Contact us to see where we can put you to work!

We are seeking individuals skilled in fencing, carpentry, roofing, HVAC, security, electrical, plumbing, construction, demolition, and landscaping to donate their time and talents to get our facilities ready for residents.

We need help preparing our property to begin renovations. Volunteers will assist in various tasks to ready the site for upcoming projects.

When renovations begin on the property, we will need volunteers with low-tech installation skills to help keep labor costs down on projects such as guillotine doors for our kennel.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Join the SOS-W program to support outreach and education activities in Waukegan, monitor birds at the Waukegan Beach and Dunes, or as a piping plover monitor. Enthusiastic new members are welcome to join the team.

Experienced birders can become monitors for the Bird Conservation Network, collecting data to assess trends of breeding bird species in the Chicagoland region. This role supports important conservation efforts.

Help with outreach to ensure all communities have access to programs. Participate in regular outreach fairs to expand the impacts of programs to all communities.

Volunteers with birding or naturalist expertise can support or lead bird/nature walks in Lake County. The role involves choosing locations and guiding participants of all skill levels through nature outings.

Assist in running the Mentorship for Sustainability Program, involving youth in sustainability efforts and equipping them with skills for a green future. Help reduce barriers for underserved youth to participate in nature activities.

Facilitate workshops on sustainability and environmental topics for children and adults. Help develop and implement programming to educate underserved communities about sustainable living.

Participate in monthly orientations to connect with local community members and learn about volunteer opportunities. Review the Volunteer Orientation Packet and discuss upcoming opportunities.

Assist with various tasks to support the rescue and rehabilitation of animals. Volunteers are appreciated for lending a hand and a bit of their time to help the organization.

Attend monthly meetings to learn about sustainability, environmental justice, and related topics. Engage with speakers and discuss sustainability interests and visions with peers.

Volunteers monitor trails of bluebird boxes in Lake County, coordinating the monitoring of over 600 boxes each breeding season. This role involves collecting data on bluebird populations and ensuring the boxes are maintained.

Provide a temporary home for a cat or dog, helping them transition to a permanent home. Fosters open up their homes and share their love and care with animals until they find their forever home.

Participate in monthly meetings to review and plan all aspects of the nonprofit. Collaborate in a horizontal decision-making structure to plan and implement strategies, programming, outreach, and other activities.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Assist in the fostering and adoption processes for Newfoundland dogs. Volunteers will help care for the dogs, facilitate adoption events, and provide support to new adoptive families.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Assist the Demo Chair by seeking out local artists for demonstrations, helping with set up, and arranging refreshments for the Demo Meetings. This role requires approximately 12 hours per year.

Serve as a gallery manager to liaise between GAL exhibitors and venues, assist artists with installations, and help with Member Shows and Receptions. This role requires 8-10 hours per year.

Join the Glenview Art League's Board of Directors to oversee new projects, approve finances, and assist committee chairs as needed. Meetings are held monthly at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month, except July and December.

Help with the Youth Art Fair held in February by assisting with registration, setting up and taking down children's exhibits, and managing awards and hospitality. Volunteers work in 2-hour or more shifts on one Saturday in February.

Assist with the Glenview Art League's biggest event, the Summer Art Fair, held the last weekend in July. Volunteers are needed for various tasks including publicity, soliciting donations, organizing and staffing the Silent Auction, and setting up and taking down tents, signs, tables, and chairs.

Support the Kenosha Campus by participating in animal care, facility upkeep, and community outreach programs. Volunteers help enhance the quality of life for animals and promote humane education.

Support the Kenosha Campus by assisting with animal care, administrative tasks, and event coordination. Volunteers play a crucial role in the daily operations and animal welfare.

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

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.

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.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the care of rescued animals, including feeding, cleaning, and socializing cats and dogs. Volunteers play a crucial role in preparing pets for adoption by providing them with love and attention in a nurturing environment.

Volunteering with the kids at Scamps.

Serve our foster families and 1HOPE team at various events such as diaper pick up, Saturday fun days, Back-to-School Bash, Christmas party, and Pickleball tournament. Help is needed for event setup, coordination, and support.

As a volunteer on the Immediate Needs Team, you will be notified of urgent requests from foster families. Tasks may include dropping off meals, finding items for families, praying, or assisting with home modifications.

As a family volunteer, you will commit to blessing a foster family one time every month. This may include bringing a meal, random acts of kindness, babysitting, mentorship, gift cards, gas cards, or anything to make life easier for the families.

Volunteers will assist in costuming, sewing, scenery construction, painting, make-up design, and hair design to help young performers shine onstage. This is an opportunity to use your skills for the greater good and meet future Broadway stars.

Organize a blanket drive at your school, office, or home to collect new blankets and bedding. Betsy's Blankets can arrange pickups in the Chicagoland area or help connect with local organizations in need.

Assist with various events organized by Women & Children's Horizons, including setup, coordination, and support during the events. Help ensure the success of events like the Mardi Gras Gala and Family Fun Fest.

Provide advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault, including personal advocacy, safety planning, and follow-up services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and provide on-call coverage during non-business hours, holidays, and weekends.

Assist in organizing and supervising activities for a free, 6-week summer camp for elementary school children. Volunteers will help create a fun and safe environment for over 100 children.

Engage in advocacy efforts by writing letters, talking with legislators, and sharing personal stories to promote mental health awareness and policy change.

Assist with various administrative tasks to support the organization's mission to combat human trafficking. Responsibilities may include data entry, organizing files, and assisting with communications.