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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.