Volunteer: Volunteer Grant WriterWe are looking for a volunteer to assist us in writing grants for our nonprofit organization. Previous experience in grant writing is necessary. Please note we are a faith-based organization. Organization: Out of the Dark We are looking for a volunteer to assist us in writing grants for our nonprofit organization. Previous experience in grant writing is necessary. Please note we are a faith-based organization. Organization: Out of the Dark Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Social Media ManagerWe are looking for a volunteer to assist us in managing our social media marketing. Please note that we are a faith-based organization. Organization: Out of the Dark We are looking for a volunteer to assist us in managing our social media marketing. Please note that we are a faith-based organization. Organization: Out of the Dark Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board MemberThe Board of Directors of the Indian Boundary YMCA is an informed and inclusive group of business, professional, and civic leaders that guide and advocate for the Y in Downers Grove and surrounding communities. Board members share their individual talents with the Y and when appropriate, the resources and skills of their company or organization.
Interested parties should contact Stephanie Kuzelis, Executive Director: skuzelis@ymcachicago.org. Organization: Indian Boundary YMCA The Board of Directors of the Indian Boundary YMCA is an informed and inclusive group of business, professional, and civic leaders that guide and advocate for the Y in Downers Grove and surrounding communities. Board members share their individual talents with the Y and when appropriate, the resources and skills of their company or organization.
Interested parties should contact Stephanie Kuzelis, Executive Director: skuzelis@ymcachicago.org. Organization: Indian Boundary YMCA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60516 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Executive Board MemberWe are looking to expand our Board of Directors. An interested candidate should: Bring Enthusiasm to the Board Bring Positive Attitude More than ideas – hands-on support Help co-chair a project Help with social media postings Help find blog posts Be able to attend a monthly board meeting(7:30 PM on a Thursday on Zoom) Be able to attend Quarterly Partners’ Meeting (7:30 AM on a Friday on Zoom)
Organization: Healthy Lombard We are looking to expand our Board of Directors. An interested candidate should: Bring Enthusiasm to the Board Bring Positive Attitude More than ideas – hands-on support Help co-chair a project Help with social media postings Help find blog posts Be able to attend a monthly board meeting(7:30 PM on a Thursday on Zoom) Be able to attend Quarterly Partners’ Meeting (7:30 AM on a Friday on Zoom)
Organization: Healthy Lombard Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60148 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Job MentoringNAMI DuPage, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has been providing support, education, and advocacy for those with a mental health diagnosis and their families for over 30 years. We have a Supported Employment program that provides meaningful employment for our participants with opportunities to gain experience by volunteering.
We are looking for professionals to provide light-touch job coaching, such as resume review/creation, interview skills/practice, teaching job search strategies, etc.
This position can be done over Zoom, phone, or in-person. Depending on how many clients you would like to work with will determine how many volunteers hours. Typical time spent with individual clients is approximately one hour a week.
If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Application and type in the Notes section that you saw this opportunity on Giving DuPage. Thank you.
Organization: NAMI DuPage NAMI DuPage, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has been providing support, education, and advocacy for those with a mental health diagnosis and their families for over 30 years. We have a Supported Employment program that provides meaningful employment for our participants with opportunities to gain experience by volunteering.
We are looking for professionals to provide light-touch job coaching, such as resume review/creation, interview skills/practice, teaching job search strategies, etc.
This position can be done over Zoom, phone, or in-person. Depending on how many clients you would like to work with will determine how many volunteers hours. Typical time spent with individual clients is approximately one hour a week.
If interested, please fill out our Volunteer Application and type in the Notes section that you saw this opportunity on Giving DuPage. Thank you.
Organization: NAMI DuPage Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Social Media and Event PromotionThe DSO Marketing Committee is looking for someone to assist with Social Media and Event promotion. We are currently on Facebook and Twitter but are considering expanding to Instagram. We have a Content Marketing plan and would like someone to create / edit / post content on various social media outlets to increase our reach/engagement and grow our audience. Additionally, we would like this person to help post our events on external calendars to increase our reach and self-publish press releases on various online publications after concerts / events. Expected time commitment is 1-2 hours / week and can be done any time of day. Organization: DuPage Symphony Orchestra The DSO Marketing Committee is looking for someone to assist with Social Media and Event promotion. We are currently on Facebook and Twitter but are considering expanding to Instagram. We have a Content Marketing plan and would like someone to create / edit / post content on various social media outlets to increase our reach/engagement and grow our audience. Additionally, we would like this person to help post our events on external calendars to increase our reach and self-publish press releases on various online publications after concerts / events. Expected time commitment is 1-2 hours / week and can be done any time of day. Organization: DuPage Symphony Orchestra Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60566 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: West Suburban Regional Board Member, Naperville, Hinsdale, WheatonThe Regional Board oversees the West Suburban Region of United Way of Metro Chicago. This region encompasses DuPage County and extends East into West Cook County suburbs. The Board is responsible for the strategic efforts of the organization. The Board hires and oversees the Chief Professional Officer, recommends and approves allocations to partner agencies, executes fundraising activities and assists in meeting fundraising goals, and ensures the activities of the organization are in-line with the mission and vision of the organization. Ideal candidates should be willing to lend their time, talent and treasure to United Way. Candidates should work and/or live in the West Suburban Region and be at the C-suite level or have access to C-suite networks. Members are expected to share their business acumen, philanthropic vision and efforts, social service expertise and knowledge of the community to support the mission of the organization. Ideal skillsets include: sales, marketing and networking. The number one expectation is that members contribute to the fundraising of the organization. Board Members commit to a 3-year term. There is a four-term limit for all members. The Board meets six times/year (third Wednesday of every other month). Committees of the Board meet quarterly or as needed. Each board member is required to serve on 1 committee of the board. Organization: United Way of Metro Chicago - West Suburban Region The Regional Board oversees the West Suburban Region of United Way of Metro Chicago. This region encompasses DuPage County and extends East into West Cook County suburbs. The Board is responsible for the strategic efforts of the organization. The Board hires and oversees the Chief Professional Officer, recommends and approves allocations to partner agencies, executes fundraising activities and assists in meeting fundraising goals, and ensures the activities of the organization are in-line with the mission and vision of the organization. Ideal candidates should be willing to lend their time, talent and treasure to United Way. Candidates should work and/or live in the West Suburban Region and be at the C-suite level or have access to C-suite networks. Members are expected to share their business acumen, philanthropic vision and efforts, social service expertise and knowledge of the community to support the mission of the organization. Ideal skillsets include: sales, marketing and networking. The number one expectation is that members contribute to the fundraising of the organization. Board Members commit to a 3-year term. There is a four-term limit for all members. The Board meets six times/year (third Wednesday of every other month). Committees of the Board meet quarterly or as needed. Each board member is required to serve on 1 committee of the board. Organization: United Way of Metro Chicago - West Suburban Region Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60564 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Marketing team volunteerAre you an animal lover who is tech savvy, great at communicating, and using social media? A.R.F.’s marketing team is seeking individuals who can assist with our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and other marketing needs. This role is mostly remote, with opportunities to assist with in-person events as the Marketing team is needed. We are seeking volunteers who have skills with the following and who can commit to at least 2 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. Familiar with various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and increasing engagement from followers on these platforms. Creative writing skills Comfortable connecting with various volunteers across the organization (fosters, fundraising, events, etc.) Ability to wear multiple hats and help as needed within the marketing team Preferably understands social media analytics and how to grow following and boost visibility of postsTo express your interest in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form at arf-il.org/volunteer/. A fellow A.R.F. volunteer will connect with you and you can attend an orientation prior to joining the team. Organization: A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation Are you an animal lover who is tech savvy, great at communicating, and using social media? A.R.F.’s marketing team is seeking individuals who can assist with our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and other marketing needs. This role is mostly remote, with opportunities to assist with in-person events as the Marketing team is needed. We are seeking volunteers who have skills with the following and who can commit to at least 2 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months. Familiar with various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and increasing engagement from followers on these platforms. Creative writing skills Comfortable connecting with various volunteers across the organization (fosters, fundraising, events, etc.) Ability to wear multiple hats and help as needed within the marketing team Preferably understands social media analytics and how to grow following and boost visibility of postsTo express your interest in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form at arf-il.org/volunteer/. A fellow A.R.F. volunteer will connect with you and you can attend an orientation prior to joining the team. Organization: A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Friendly Phone Calls VolunteersWhat Is A Friendly Phone Call: Engage in conversation and provide positive feedback for older adults in order to decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation and increase overall good health & well-being. Contact 3 seniors to establish at least 3 mutually-agreed-upon days and windows of time to have the phone What Are Appropriate Conversation: Sharing common interest Talking about the weather Discussing previous life experiencesVolunteering Requirements: Must attend a Friendly Phone Calls Orientation Must follow DuPage Senior Citizens Council Volunteer policies and procedures Must complete and pass a background checkhttps://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/friendly-phone-call-volunteers/ Organization: DuPage Senior Citizens Council What Is A Friendly Phone Call: Engage in conversation and provide positive feedback for older adults in order to decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation and increase overall good health & well-being. Contact 3 seniors to establish at least 3 mutually-agreed-upon days and windows of time to have the phone What Are Appropriate Conversation: Sharing common interest Talking about the weather Discussing previous life experiencesVolunteering Requirements: Must attend a Friendly Phone Calls Orientation Must follow DuPage Senior Citizens Council Volunteer policies and procedures Must complete and pass a background checkhttps://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/friendly-phone-call-volunteers/ Organization: DuPage Senior Citizens Council Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: English Classroom Aide (Volunteer)Learning the English language is one of the most crucial skills for refugees and immigrants to thrive in America. As an English Classroom Aide, you’ll provide support in an adult English class for refugees and immigrants. Responsibilities include leading small group conversation or practice, monitoring student progress, one-on-one tutoring during class time, and assisting the teacher with other classroom duties. Volunteers commit to at least one day per week for 4 to 6 months. Classes are 2 - 2.5 hours in length with the majority occurring weekday mornings, some weekday evenings, and a small number on Saturday mornings. Most classes are happening virtually at this time. Training is provided. No previous English teaching experience is necessary. Knowledge of another language is not necessary. **Volunteers must be Illinois residents** Organization: World Relief Chicagoland Learning the English language is one of the most crucial skills for refugees and immigrants to thrive in America. As an English Classroom Aide, you’ll provide support in an adult English class for refugees and immigrants. Responsibilities include leading small group conversation or practice, monitoring student progress, one-on-one tutoring during class time, and assisting the teacher with other classroom duties. Volunteers commit to at least one day per week for 4 to 6 months. Classes are 2 - 2.5 hours in length with the majority occurring weekday mornings, some weekday evenings, and a small number on Saturday mornings. Most classes are happening virtually at this time. Training is provided. No previous English teaching experience is necessary. Knowledge of another language is not necessary. **Volunteers must be Illinois residents** Organization: World Relief Chicagoland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Tutor (Volunteer)Changing schools is difficult enough; now imagine your new school is in a completely different country, culture, and language. This is the reality for refugee and immigrant youth when they first start school in America. As a Youth Tutor, you can help ease this transition by coming alongside them and their parent(s) as they begin the process of adjusting to school and pursuing academic success. You’ll have the opportunity to help with homework, build a friendship, practice English, provide social-emotional support, and—in some settings—enjoy fun activities together like soccer, art, etc. Tutors are normally paired with a student of the same gender in one of our after-school clubs or outside of our clubs at a mutually determined time, meeting in-person or virtually in some locations. A typical commitment is about 1 - 2 hours once a week over a school semester. Training is provided. Organization: World Relief Chicagoland Changing schools is difficult enough; now imagine your new school is in a completely different country, culture, and language. This is the reality for refugee and immigrant youth when they first start school in America. As a Youth Tutor, you can help ease this transition by coming alongside them and their parent(s) as they begin the process of adjusting to school and pursuing academic success. You’ll have the opportunity to help with homework, build a friendship, practice English, provide social-emotional support, and—in some settings—enjoy fun activities together like soccer, art, etc. Tutors are normally paired with a student of the same gender in one of our after-school clubs or outside of our clubs at a mutually determined time, meeting in-person or virtually in some locations. A typical commitment is about 1 - 2 hours once a week over a school semester. Training is provided. Organization: World Relief Chicagoland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Create Positive NotecardsCreate Positive Notecards Create positive notecards with words of encouragement for children to take home over the weekend. These notecards will be attached to the bags of food for the children and will provide them with positive words of encouragement over the weekend. They can say anything from “Have a Great Day!” to “You are loved”, you can get creative! All notecards must be nondenominational and age appropriate. Click here for Notecard Do’s and Don’ts! The notecards can be printed on any color paper you would like. We recommend printing on card stock or construction paper, that holds up a bit better. Here’s a link to some examples to get you inspired! Click here for our printable notecard template to get started. Once you’re finished making the cards, please send them to the following address: Blessings in a Backpack Please print and complete this contact sheet and include it in the package when shipping your cards!
Questions? Please contact anitaknazze@blessingsinabackpack.org Organization: Blessings in a Backpack Create Positive Notecards Create positive notecards with words of encouragement for children to take home over the weekend. These notecards will be attached to the bags of food for the children and will provide them with positive words of encouragement over the weekend. They can say anything from “Have a Great Day!” to “You are loved”, you can get creative! All notecards must be nondenominational and age appropriate. Click here for Notecard Do’s and Don’ts! The notecards can be printed on any color paper you would like. We recommend printing on card stock or construction paper, that holds up a bit better. Here’s a link to some examples to get you inspired! Click here for our printable notecard template to get started. Once you’re finished making the cards, please send them to the following address: Blessings in a Backpack Please print and complete this contact sheet and include it in the package when shipping your cards!
Questions? Please contact anitaknazze@blessingsinabackpack.org Organization: Blessings in a Backpack Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60603 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Fundraising Events Planner (with experience)The Outreach House needs support from volunteers with experience in fundraising events (both online and in person) and in marketing (newsletters, brochures, social media), If you have experience in either (or both!) of these areas and have the time volunteer with us (approx. 2 hours commitment a week outside of major fundraising events), we would love to hear from you. Please contact volunteering@theoutreachhouse.org Organization: The Outreach House The Outreach House needs support from volunteers with experience in fundraising events (both online and in person) and in marketing (newsletters, brochures, social media), If you have experience in either (or both!) of these areas and have the time volunteer with us (approx. 2 hours commitment a week outside of major fundraising events), we would love to hear from you. Please contact volunteering@theoutreachhouse.org Organization: The Outreach House Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60148 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Phone relationship builderEarthPaint makes the best paint in the world and we need your help to let people know. This is a remote opportunity where you can locate and call approved people and talk about how they can work with our Charity. Reach out to us for more details. Organization: EarthPaint.org EarthPaint makes the best paint in the world and we need your help to let people know. This is a remote opportunity where you can locate and call approved people and talk about how they can work with our Charity. Reach out to us for more details. Organization: EarthPaint.org Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer to Help Engage Youth in the Fight Against Breast CancerWe are looking for 1-4 passionate individuals that are interested in helping the American Cancer Society engage youth in the fight against breast cancer. There are 4 focus areas: Encouraging group participation in our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in October. Recruiting volunteer groups to cheer for participants at the Making Strides Walk Helping to develop on-going high school volunteers interested in participating in Blitz days to hang posters and distribute flyers in the community, recruit participation from their school and help with day of event activities.If you are interested in all of any of these focus areas, please contact us and we can talk about them in greater detail. This opportunity is tied to our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event Leadership Team. The ELT meets monthly April-October and currently are only meeting virtually at this time Organization: American Cancer Society We are looking for 1-4 passionate individuals that are interested in helping the American Cancer Society engage youth in the fight against breast cancer. There are 4 focus areas: Encouraging group participation in our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in October. Recruiting volunteer groups to cheer for participants at the Making Strides Walk Helping to develop on-going high school volunteers interested in participating in Blitz days to hang posters and distribute flyers in the community, recruit participation from their school and help with day of event activities.If you are interested in all of any of these focus areas, please contact us and we can talk about them in greater detail. This opportunity is tied to our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event Leadership Team. The ELT meets monthly April-October and currently are only meeting virtually at this time Organization: American Cancer Society Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60181 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Help a preteen celebrate their birthday!The goal of the Children’s Project is to provide children with nutritional support at critical times of the year, a beautiful birthday box to celebrate their birthday, and school supplies for those children of school age. We now are providing gifts for children turning 12 years old. But we need items to fill their boxes. Below are items you can donate to help us celebrate these preteens. ** all gifts are new** 1. Books - soft or hardcover The goal is to create wonderful birthday memories to last a lifetime and to give children the opportunity to celebrate their special days with their family. Please no violence related toys or books. Organization: Humanitarian Service Project The goal of the Children’s Project is to provide children with nutritional support at critical times of the year, a beautiful birthday box to celebrate their birthday, and school supplies for those children of school age. We now are providing gifts for children turning 12 years old. But we need items to fill their boxes. Below are items you can donate to help us celebrate these preteens. ** all gifts are new** 1. Books - soft or hardcover The goal is to create wonderful birthday memories to last a lifetime and to give children the opportunity to celebrate their special days with their family. Please no violence related toys or books. Organization: Humanitarian Service Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help make Christmas Merry for Children and Seniors!We need your help to make Christmas merry for over 1,600 children and seniors hoping for presents under the tree. Our goal is to provide every child with a book, toys, and a $25 gift card. We aim to provide every senior with two $25 gift cards. Here are two ways that you can be Santa's helper: 2. Purchase toys or host a toy drive. We need toys for kids ages 3 - 15 years old.
Mail or drop it by our center Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Organization: Humanitarian Service Project We need your help to make Christmas merry for over 1,600 children and seniors hoping for presents under the tree. Our goal is to provide every child with a book, toys, and a $25 gift card. We aim to provide every senior with two $25 gift cards. Here are two ways that you can be Santa's helper: 2. Purchase toys or host a toy drive. We need toys for kids ages 3 - 15 years old.
Mail or drop it by our center Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Organization: Humanitarian Service Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188-2119 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Grants ManagerRe:new is a nonprofit organization that provides training, employment, and community to refugee women resettled in DuPage County, Illinois. We are a team of over 40 women volunteers, staff, and Artisans working together to design, create, and market locally handcrafted products as we create a space for refugee women to thrive. Are you detail oriented and deadline driven? Do you enjoy research? Are you a skilled writer who enjoys weaving story and impact to communicate a program's success and mission? Do you have a demonstrated history of successful grant funding? If so, the role of Grants Manager is a right fit for you. The Grants Manager is responsible for securing foundation funding. This includes identifying and researching foundations, developing an active grants calendar, drafting proposals and compiling follow-up reports. A member of the Development Team, this role encompasses 5-7 hours of volunteer time per week. Organization: Renew Project Re:new is a nonprofit organization that provides training, employment, and community to refugee women resettled in DuPage County, Illinois. We are a team of over 40 women volunteers, staff, and Artisans working together to design, create, and market locally handcrafted products as we create a space for refugee women to thrive. Are you detail oriented and deadline driven? Do you enjoy research? Are you a skilled writer who enjoys weaving story and impact to communicate a program's success and mission? Do you have a demonstrated history of successful grant funding? If so, the role of Grants Manager is a right fit for you. The Grants Manager is responsible for securing foundation funding. This includes identifying and researching foundations, developing an active grants calendar, drafting proposals and compiling follow-up reports. A member of the Development Team, this role encompasses 5-7 hours of volunteer time per week. Organization: Renew Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60137 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Service projects at Camp Prairie Oaks in BolingbrookPeriodically, there are opportunities for service projects at our Camp Prairie Oaks in Bolingbrook. These include Spring clean up, clearing brush, opening the Camp cabin for the season, winterizing and closing the Camp cabin at the end of the season, etc. This is a seven acre site with outdoor trails, teambuilding elements, and a cabin. We also have opportunities for you to volunteer , be a Board Member, Youth driven groups, People with great ideas and renters. Organization: Camp Fire Illinois Prairie Periodically, there are opportunities for service projects at our Camp Prairie Oaks in Bolingbrook. These include Spring clean up, clearing brush, opening the Camp cabin for the season, winterizing and closing the Camp cabin at the end of the season, etc. This is a seven acre site with outdoor trails, teambuilding elements, and a cabin. We also have opportunities for you to volunteer , be a Board Member, Youth driven groups, People with great ideas and renters. Organization: Camp Fire Illinois Prairie Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 60440 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Board MembersWe are currently looking for people to join our board of directors during an exciting re-building phase of our organization. We are a working board. If you need to be totally involved in and are ready to roll up your sleeves, we are the place for you to be. Get in the ground floor of this exciting opportunity to do great things for an all-inclusive youth service organization. The board of directors meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7PM. We ask that each board director sit on at least one committee: Governance/Nominating, Marketing, Development/Events, Finance, Property or Strategic Planning. We're a working board that is focused on the future and growth of Camp Fire Illinois Prairie and all the amazing programs we offer. We have four openings currently available to bring our board to our maximum allowable. Organization: Camp Fire Illinois Prairie We are currently looking for people to join our board of directors during an exciting re-building phase of our organization. We are a working board. If you need to be totally involved in and are ready to roll up your sleeves, we are the place for you to be. Get in the ground floor of this exciting opportunity to do great things for an all-inclusive youth service organization. The board of directors meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7PM. We ask that each board director sit on at least one committee: Governance/Nominating, Marketing, Development/Events, Finance, Property or Strategic Planning. We're a working board that is focused on the future and growth of Camp Fire Illinois Prairie and all the amazing programs we offer. We have four openings currently available to bring our board to our maximum allowable. Organization: Camp Fire Illinois Prairie Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 60148 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Love to Research & Write?We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center is looking for people to assist with researching grant opportunities and grant writing. This can be done at your own home and times, or at the greenhouse. Organization: We Grow Dreams We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center is looking for people to assist with researching grant opportunities and grant writing. This can be done at your own home and times, or at the greenhouse. Organization: We Grow Dreams Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: FundraisingLooking for a way you can help address the climate crisis? Have some fundraising experience? Please join us as a fundraiser! We are looking for someone with experience planning fundraising events, doing outreach to corporate donors, writing grant proposals, and/or managing existing donors. A successful volunteer will have the opportunity to move into a paid position. This opportunity is hybrid, with some remote work and some at our office in downtown Naperville. Organization: Accelerate Climate Solutions Looking for a way you can help address the climate crisis? Have some fundraising experience? Please join us as a fundraiser! We are looking for someone with experience planning fundraising events, doing outreach to corporate donors, writing grant proposals, and/or managing existing donors. A successful volunteer will have the opportunity to move into a paid position. This opportunity is hybrid, with some remote work and some at our office in downtown Naperville. Organization: Accelerate Climate Solutions Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60540 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI)Purpose: Community Ambassadors raise awareness of and support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) by representing the organization at community-based events and partnership activities. Community Ambassadors participate in opportunities to share RMHC-CNI’s mission, educate groups about ways to get involved, and grow the organization’s presence throughout Chicagoland.
Location: Greater Chicagoland area (Community Ambassadors participate at a variety of events and are not tied to any one location).
Key Responsibilities: Represent RMHC-CNI at a variety of community-based activities, including: volunteer fairs, corporate service days, pop tab collections, school assemblies, third party fundraisers, etc. Educate diverse audiences about RMHC-CNI by speaking confidently about the organization’s purpose, mission, services and impact. Grow community-based support of RMHC-CNI by sharing ways to get involved and answering questions about the organization. Manage the set-up, distribution and collection of collateral and materials at all events.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, or 25 years of age if utilizing a personal vehicle. Comfortable with public speaking and representing RMHC-CNI at a wide variety of events. Willing to interact and engage with community members and partner organizations. Flexible and able to participate in events with varied locations, times, dates and audiences. Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of professionalism. Access to reliable transportation to get to/from activities; willingness to complete and pay for an annual MVR, have a current driver’s license, insurance and a clean driving record if utilizing a personal vehicle. Must be dependable, trustworthy, friendly and flexible.
Time Commitment: Community Ambassadors must volunteer for at least two events per calendar year.
Training and Support: Volunteers must complete an orientation, background check, annual MVR (if using personal vehicle), and one training session. Community Ambassadors report to the RMHC-CNI Community Engagement team.
Applying: Interested individuals can submit an online application.
RMHC-CNI Contact: Manager of Community Engagement Questions can be directed to Melanie Keen, Manager of Community Engagement, at mkeen@rmhccni.org.Organization: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Purpose: Community Ambassadors raise awareness of and support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) by representing the organization at community-based events and partnership activities. Community Ambassadors participate in opportunities to share RMHC-CNI’s mission, educate groups about ways to get involved, and grow the organization’s presence throughout Chicagoland.
Location: Greater Chicagoland area (Community Ambassadors participate at a variety of events and are not tied to any one location).
Key Responsibilities: Represent RMHC-CNI at a variety of community-based activities, including: volunteer fairs, corporate service days, pop tab collections, school assemblies, third party fundraisers, etc. Educate diverse audiences about RMHC-CNI by speaking confidently about the organization’s purpose, mission, services and impact. Grow community-based support of RMHC-CNI by sharing ways to get involved and answering questions about the organization. Manage the set-up, distribution and collection of collateral and materials at all events.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, or 25 years of age if utilizing a personal vehicle. Comfortable with public speaking and representing RMHC-CNI at a wide variety of events. Willing to interact and engage with community members and partner organizations. Flexible and able to participate in events with varied locations, times, dates and audiences. Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of professionalism. Access to reliable transportation to get to/from activities; willingness to complete and pay for an annual MVR, have a current driver’s license, insurance and a clean driving record if utilizing a personal vehicle. Must be dependable, trustworthy, friendly and flexible.
Time Commitment: Community Ambassadors must volunteer for at least two events per calendar year.
Training and Support: Volunteers must complete an orientation, background check, annual MVR (if using personal vehicle), and one training session. Community Ambassadors report to the RMHC-CNI Community Engagement team.
Applying: Interested individuals can submit an online application.
RMHC-CNI Contact: Manager of Community Engagement Questions can be directed to Melanie Keen, Manager of Community Engagement, at mkeen@rmhccni.org.Organization: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60611 Allow Groups: No |