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

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

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.