Inkind: DonationsWe accept donations of toys and school supplies to offer to families we serve. When children first come to the Family Center they choose a toy when they meet our staff. This helps them feel comfortable and is a way to 'break the ice' when they first arrive. We also provide toys and other items for parents to give to their children and children to give to their siblings for birthdays and other special events. Items for children to give to their parents for birthdays and mother's/father's day are also welcome. Thank you!
Organization: DuPage County Family Center We accept donations of toys and school supplies to offer to families we serve. When children first come to the Family Center they choose a toy when they meet our staff. This helps them feel comfortable and is a way to 'break the ice' when they first arrive. We also provide toys and other items for parents to give to their children and children to give to their siblings for birthdays and other special events. Items for children to give to their parents for birthdays and mother's/father's day are also welcome. Thank you!
Organization: DuPage County Family Center Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: House FurnishingsHousehold furniture and materials are needed as listed on the website at: https://starsfamilyservices.org
Organization: STARS Family Services Household furniture and materials are needed as listed on the website at: https://starsfamilyservices.org
Organization: STARS Family Services Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer with STARSYou’re invited to volunteer with STARS Family Services! Volunteers are a vital part of the SFS team. We’d love to have you join us! There are opportunities for everyone from high school students to seniors. https://www.starsfamilyservices.org/volunteer Organization: STARS Family Services You’re invited to volunteer with STARS Family Services! Volunteers are a vital part of the SFS team. We’d love to have you join us! There are opportunities for everyone from high school students to seniors. https://www.starsfamilyservices.org/volunteer Organization: STARS Family Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MentorsInspire a youth or young adult in Chicagoland toward educational success. Become a mentor for ChildServ.
Our mentoring programs: Mentors-DuPage County What is a mentor? A mentor is an adult friend and role model who offers guidance and support to a youth. Who can be a mentor? Caring, committed adults 21 and over who are able to meet regularly with a youth for at least a year. Mentors should feel comfortable working with at-risk youth. They must also have access to an insured automobile and pass a background check, a physical and a TB test. Who needs mentoring? Our mentors support youth and young adults in ChildServ’s group home programs in DuPage County. What do mentors do? Our mentors work with youth on educational achievement and setting career goals, building trusting relationships and providing encouragement, to expand their horizons. How do I get started? Call 773.867.7326or email Bbermudez@childserv.org . Organization: Kids Above All Inspire a youth or young adult in Chicagoland toward educational success. Become a mentor for ChildServ.
Our mentoring programs: Mentors-DuPage County What is a mentor? A mentor is an adult friend and role model who offers guidance and support to a youth. Who can be a mentor? Caring, committed adults 21 and over who are able to meet regularly with a youth for at least a year. Mentors should feel comfortable working with at-risk youth. They must also have access to an insured automobile and pass a background check, a physical and a TB test. Who needs mentoring? Our mentors support youth and young adults in ChildServ’s group home programs in DuPage County. What do mentors do? Our mentors work with youth on educational achievement and setting career goals, building trusting relationships and providing encouragement, to expand their horizons. How do I get started? Call 773.867.7326or email Bbermudez@childserv.org . Organization: Kids Above All Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 60523 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Beautification projectsBring a group of volunteers to landscape and paint at one of our DuPage County group homes, so our teens have a great place to live. Organization: Kids Above All Bring a group of volunteers to landscape and paint at one of our DuPage County group homes, so our teens have a great place to live. Organization: Kids Above All Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60540 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Share your ExpertiseHost a workshop or seminar for our early childhood moms, group homes youth, or young adults in Emerge, educating them on a particular topic or teaching then skill. Organization: Kids Above All Host a workshop or seminar for our early childhood moms, group homes youth, or young adults in Emerge, educating them on a particular topic or teaching then skill. Organization: Kids Above All Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60640 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Program KitsAssemble kits, at your location or at our Better Life Distribution Center, to provide the children and families in our programs with essentials to build a strong foundation for the best possible life. Examples are: - Baby Bundles - School Readiness Kit - Sleep Tight Kit Organization: Kids Above All Assemble kits, at your location or at our Better Life Distribution Center, to provide the children and families in our programs with essentials to build a strong foundation for the best possible life. Examples are: - Baby Bundles - School Readiness Kit - Sleep Tight Kit Organization: Kids Above All Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60540 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Singers (dues required)We invite singers to join one of the highest level choruses in the Chicago area! Visit www.dgcs.org/voice-hearings Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society We invite singers to join one of the highest level choruses in the Chicago area! Visit www.dgcs.org/voice-hearings Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Publicity distributionWe invite people to canvas local businesses and hang posters, share articles in your neighborhood online groups, and/or outreach through social channels to promote concerts and events. Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society We invite people to canvas local businesses and hang posters, share articles in your neighborhood online groups, and/or outreach through social channels to promote concerts and events. Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fundraising event supportWe have committees for decorations, auction prizes, ticket sales and more when we stage a new grand fundraising event. Please join us! Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society We have committees for decorations, auction prizes, ticket sales and more when we stage a new grand fundraising event. Please join us! Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Auxiliary membersJoin the Downers Grove Choral Society as an auxiliary member Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society Join the Downers Grove Choral Society as an auxiliary member Organization: Downers Grove Choral Society Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donations: Habitat ReStore building materials & home goods donationsHabitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliance, housewares, building materials and more! Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat's work in your community and around the world! Drop-off donations can be made anytime between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Locations: Addison: 869 S Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL 6010Naperville: 868 RTE 59, Naperville, IL 60540ReStore reserves the right to decline any item that is unsafe, broken, unclean or clearly not useable. For a complete list of items that are not accepted or to schedule a free donation pickup, please visit Donation Self Scheduler – Habitat for Humanity - ReStore. Organization: DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliance, housewares, building materials and more! Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat's work in your community and around the world! Drop-off donations can be made anytime between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Locations: Addison: 869 S Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL 6010Naperville: 868 RTE 59, Naperville, IL 60540ReStore reserves the right to decline any item that is unsafe, broken, unclean or clearly not useable. For a complete list of items that are not accepted or to schedule a free donation pickup, please visit Donation Self Scheduler – Habitat for Humanity - ReStore. Organization: DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60101 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: New/Used In Kind Winter Clothing for Homeless/In NeedWe are in need of the following : 1. Jackets 2. Shoes/Boots 3. Socks 4. Gloves 5. Hats 6. Hand Warmers 7. Blankets 8. Small Tents Please drop off at the Public Defender's office on the third floor at 503 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton Il 60187. Organization: Restorative Resources Foundation of DuPage We are in need of the following : 1. Jackets 2. Shoes/Boots 3. Socks 4. Gloves 5. Hats 6. Hand Warmers 7. Blankets 8. Small Tents Please drop off at the Public Defender's office on the third floor at 503 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton Il 60187. Organization: Restorative Resources Foundation of DuPage Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fundraising HelpThe Foundation is looking for support and leadership for our regular fundraising efforts. We are seeking someone to develop fundraising strategy and implementation in partnership with the Board of Directors. Organization: Student Excellence Foundation The Foundation is looking for support and leadership for our regular fundraising efforts. We are seeking someone to develop fundraising strategy and implementation in partnership with the Board of Directors. Organization: Student Excellence Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Parking Lot AttendantParking lot attendants help set up the parking lot and break down. Direct traffic in the parking lot and park the cars according to the rows. Bilingual is a plus. Organization: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Parking lot attendants help set up the parking lot and break down. Direct traffic in the parking lot and park the cars according to the rows. Bilingual is a plus. Organization: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60506 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Food DistributorNeeded To help load clients' vehicles with pre-assembled food boxes in their trunks. Must be able to lift more than 25 pounds and stand on feet for 3 hours or more. Organization: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Needed To help load clients' vehicles with pre-assembled food boxes in their trunks. Must be able to lift more than 25 pounds and stand on feet for 3 hours or more. Organization: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60506 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Box AssemblerVolunteers needed to help make non-perishable food boxes for those coming to pick up Organization: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Volunteers needed to help make non-perishable food boxes for those coming to pick up Organization: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60506 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Support Group LeadersWe are in need of support group leaders as our groups are growing across DuPage County. We will train you. This is a faith-based organization. Organization: Out of the Dark We are in need of support group leaders as our groups are growing across DuPage County. We will train you. This is a faith-based organization. Organization: Out of the Dark Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60540 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: McDonald's Round-Up Ambassador for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI)Purpose: McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors garner support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) by providing recognition to and making connections with local McDonald’s restaurant teams. McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors travel to area McDonald’s locations to share information with the employees about RMHC-CNI’s mission, to express gratitude for their support, and to boost their enthusiasm for Round-Up. By building strong relationships with the local restaurants, these volunteers ensure critical funds are raised through Round-Up, and ultimately make a deep and lasting impact on RMHC-CNI’s work.
Location: Greater Chicagoland area (McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors travel to multiple restaurant locations).
Key Responsibilities: Make monthly on-site restaurant visits to give incentives to McDonald’s teams, celebrating the funds they raise for RMHC-CNI through Round-Up. Travel to varied Chicagoland McDonald’s restaurants to share information, materials and gratitude with their employees. Take pictures with each restaurant team, sharing the photographs with RMHC-CNI staff to help promote the McDonald’s relationships. Build RMHC-CNI relationships and recognition with McDonald’s locations, bolstering the organization’s partnership with local restaurant teams. Grow restaurant team support of RMHC-CNI by speaking confidently about the organization’s purpose, mission, services and impact, and by providing resources/materials as requested.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age (25 years of age if driving while volunteering). Comfortable acting as an RMHC-CNI ambassador, representing the organization in the community. Willing to interact and engage with McDonald’s restaurant team members. Flexible and able to travel to/visit different restaurant locations each month. 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 driving while volunteering). Must be dependable, trustworthy, friendly and flexible.
Commitment: McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors make monthly visits to several McDonald’s restaurants. Restaurant locations vary, and volunteers travel to McDonald’s stores within a 50-mile radius of their starting point. Shifts for McDonald Round-Up Ambassadors are either 9:30am-11:30am or 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Training and Support: Volunteers must complete an orientation, background check, annual MVR, training session, and shadow shift. McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors report to the RMHC-CNI Community Engagement and Development teams.Organization: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Purpose: McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors garner support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) by providing recognition to and making connections with local McDonald’s restaurant teams. McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors travel to area McDonald’s locations to share information with the employees about RMHC-CNI’s mission, to express gratitude for their support, and to boost their enthusiasm for Round-Up. By building strong relationships with the local restaurants, these volunteers ensure critical funds are raised through Round-Up, and ultimately make a deep and lasting impact on RMHC-CNI’s work.
Location: Greater Chicagoland area (McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors travel to multiple restaurant locations).
Key Responsibilities: Make monthly on-site restaurant visits to give incentives to McDonald’s teams, celebrating the funds they raise for RMHC-CNI through Round-Up. Travel to varied Chicagoland McDonald’s restaurants to share information, materials and gratitude with their employees. Take pictures with each restaurant team, sharing the photographs with RMHC-CNI staff to help promote the McDonald’s relationships. Build RMHC-CNI relationships and recognition with McDonald’s locations, bolstering the organization’s partnership with local restaurant teams. Grow restaurant team support of RMHC-CNI by speaking confidently about the organization’s purpose, mission, services and impact, and by providing resources/materials as requested.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age (25 years of age if driving while volunteering). Comfortable acting as an RMHC-CNI ambassador, representing the organization in the community. Willing to interact and engage with McDonald’s restaurant team members. Flexible and able to travel to/visit different restaurant locations each month. 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 driving while volunteering). Must be dependable, trustworthy, friendly and flexible.
Commitment: McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors make monthly visits to several McDonald’s restaurants. Restaurant locations vary, and volunteers travel to McDonald’s stores within a 50-mile radius of their starting point. Shifts for McDonald Round-Up Ambassadors are either 9:30am-11:30am or 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Training and Support: Volunteers must complete an orientation, background check, annual MVR, training session, and shadow shift. McDonald’s Round-Up Ambassadors report to the RMHC-CNI Community Engagement and Development teams.Organization: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60611 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 |
Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity Construction Crew LeaderSummary: As a crew leader, you are integral to our goals of building more homes and strengthening neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Position: Complete hands-on construction tasks including but not limited to, site prep, framing, painting, carpentry, landscaping, and clean up (primarily December through March)Lead a group of volunteers to complete tasks assigned by site supervisor (primarily April through November)Ensure work is completed in a safe mannerHelp with larger community or affiliate build events (i.e. Women Build, Veterans Build, Rock the Block)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: A passion for helping and teaching othersA base knowledge of tools and constructionTeaching and group facilitation skillsPhysical requirements necessary to perform this job: Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrainAbility to life at least 50 lbs on occasionAbility to work on ladders and heights of up to 2-stories on occasionAbility to work in varying weather conditions - sites aren't always heated during winter or air-conditioned during summerIf this is of interest you can register for a build site crew leader application shift. We are building new construction townhomes in Hanover Park. Organization: DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Summary: As a crew leader, you are integral to our goals of building more homes and strengthening neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Position: Complete hands-on construction tasks including but not limited to, site prep, framing, painting, carpentry, landscaping, and clean up (primarily December through March)Lead a group of volunteers to complete tasks assigned by site supervisor (primarily April through November)Ensure work is completed in a safe mannerHelp with larger community or affiliate build events (i.e. Women Build, Veterans Build, Rock the Block)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: A passion for helping and teaching othersA base knowledge of tools and constructionTeaching and group facilitation skillsPhysical requirements necessary to perform this job: Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrainAbility to life at least 50 lbs on occasionAbility to work on ladders and heights of up to 2-stories on occasionAbility to work in varying weather conditions - sites aren't always heated during winter or air-conditioned during summerIf this is of interest you can register for a build site crew leader application shift. We are building new construction townhomes in Hanover Park. Organization: DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 60133 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Computer Skills Tutortutoring computer skills Organization: Donka, Inc. tutoring computer skills Organization: Donka, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |