Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

Gentiva Hospice is looking for veterans who will volunteer for veterans who have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life. Vets understand other vets...that is why we are creating a taskforce to plan, set up for, and lead veteran pinning ceremonies where we thank veterans for their service and give them a pin, a certificate, cake/beverage, and allow all vets present to tell their story. The veterans who are pinned are so grateful; the pinnings mean a lot to them.

Come be a part of our veteran taskforce! Apply today.

Also be paired up with one veteran you will be a friend to. Visit your veteran patient and spend time together, We have lots of ideas on what to do.

Full training provided. Must pass drug test & background check & fingerprinting. Pin veterans at the facilities and homes where they live. All military branches welcome. All questions answered.

We are in great need of office supplies (copy paper postage stamps, gift card to Office Depot or Jewel).

Love to sing?

Become a better singer and experience the thrill of performing with a full professional orchestra. Audition for Elmhurst Choral Union.

Membership is open to skilled singers with previous choral experience or the ability to read music.

Auditions involve a warm-up and a piece of the singer’s choice to determine vocal strength and range.

Auditions are held twice a year, in late August and late January.  To be notified of auditions, please visit our website and join our email list.

elmhurstchoralunion.org

ECU holds rehearsals on Tuesday evenings on the campus of Elmhurst College, plus one Saturday rehearsal before each Sunday afternoon concert.

PLEASE SIGN UP AT THIS LINK: https://forms.gle/znUKC4d6H2D45jrb8

ABOUT AIWP Kick off the spring festival season at one of the Western Suburbs most anticipated art-focused, outdoor events—the 29th annual Art in Wilder Park!

This FREE two-day celebration on Saturday & Sunday takes place in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park, 175 South Cottage Hill Ave., drawing thousands of visitors to the Culture Campus each year.

Explore over 130 booths showcasing unique, handcrafted treasures including jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts created by talented Midwest artists. Enjoy a variety of artisan food vendors alongside community partner and sponsor displays, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Wilder Park.

Families will love the interactive Kids Court, a dedicated space filled with engaging, hands-on activities. Participate in our free scavenger hunt and win fun prizes.

Voted “Best in the West” for several years, Art in Wilder Park is more than just an art fair—it’s a cherished community tradition that unites creativity and culture. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and community!

Volunteer roles include helping us check in / check on artists, pass out maps, assisting visitors with wayfinding, attending museum info booth, assisting the art activity at our education booth, and more!

Free T-shirt included. Lunch included for volunteers that sign up for all day shifts. Please note that this is an outdoor event that will take place rain or shine, except in the case of inclement weather.

The volunteer shifts available (with breaks as needed) are listed below. Once you submit the form, we will contact you to confirm your shift as well as provide more information about roles and expectations closer to the event date.

The Elmhurst Art Museum deeply values our volunteers, who are instrumental to putting on successful community programs, exhibitions, and events. By volunteering, you contribute to our mission of fostering community where art is for everyone - THANK YOU! & We look forward to working with you!

Effective May 4, 2020, EYFP has implemented a “client choice” service model in order to better meet taste preferences and reduce food waste while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our volunteers and all those we serve. Volunteers during client service shifts perform the following tasks:

As clients arrive at the pantry’s drive-up distribution, volunteers take down clients’ food orders on a pre-printed form. Clients can partially roll down their driver’s side window to tell the volunteer their order, but must remain in their cars at all times.

Volunteers use a shopping cart to select and package clients’ requested food items inside the pantry, wheel carts outside to clients’ parked cars, and place all items into clients’ trunks. Volunteers are not permitted to enter any client vehicles.

You must be able to stand/walk for 1.5-3 hours depending on the shift.

Client Service Shifts:

Monday:    6:15-8:00pm

Thursday:  12:45-4:00pm; 6:15-8:00pm

Saturday:  9:15am-12:30pm

Please take a minute to complete our volunteer application vs. signing up on this site. This ensures you get a prompt response. You can find it at:

https://www.eyfp.org/volunteer-request-form

EYFP has a continuing flow of canned and packaged food items retrieved from local retailers and delivered from food drives that have to be processed, sorted, and stocked in preparation for client shopping days. This is an active volunteer role that requires standing and lifting. The time will go by quickly as you enjoy the camaraderie of volunteering and have the joy of helping those that are less fortunate.

Recovery/Restocking Shifts:

Mondays: 10:00am-12:30pm

Tuesdays: 10:00am-12:30pm

Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm

Thursdays: 10:00am-12:30pm

Fridays:  9:30am-1:00pm

Saturdays: 12:30-1:30pm

Please take a minute to complete our volunteer application vs. signing up on this site. This ensures you get a prompt response. You can find it at:

https://www.eyfp.org/volunteer-request-form

EYFP uses charitable cash donations to purchase food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank twice each month. Deliveries are on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Pallet load quantities of food items are sorted and moved into storage or stocked on market shelves on these delivery days.

​Truck Deliveries:

2nd Tuesday: 10:30am-12:00pm

4th Tuesday: 8:00-9:30am

This is an active volunteer role that requires 2 hours of standing and lifting. The time will go by quickly as you enjoy the camaraderie of volunteering and have the joy of helping those that are less fortunate.

Please take a minute to complete our volunteer application vs. signing up on this site. This ensures you get a prompt response. You can find it at:

https://www.eyfp.org/volunteer-request-form

EYFP reclaims perishable foods that still have 4-5 days of viability from local retailers. Drivers use the EYFP van for pickups. You must be at least 25, have a valid IL drivers license, and be able to lift cases that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Driver Shifts:

Mondays: 9:45-11:45 am

Tuesdays: 8:45-10:00 am, 10:30-11:45 am

Wednesdays: 10:30-11:45 am

Thursdays: 9:45-11:45 am

Fridays: 8:45 -10:15am, 10:30-11:45 am

Saturdays: 7:45-9:00 am, 9:00-10-30am, 10:30-11:45 am

Sundays: 8:30-10:30 am

Please take a minute to complete our volunteer application vs. signing up on this site. This ensures you get a prompt response. You can find it at:

https://www.eyfp.org/volunteer-request-form

The Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace serves between 350 and 450 families monthly through our Food Pantry. 

We accept the following items: 

Canned Goods

Non-perishables

Frozen Foods

Dairy Items

Produce

Dairy

Bottled Drinks

Snacks

Baby Food & Formula

Hygiene Products

Items can be dropped off anytime during our open hours. Receipt of donation available upon request. 

Our Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. We are closed on holidays. 

Visit on your time, on days and at times that work for you. What you do during your visit is up to you: talk, play cards, read out loud, look at pictures, listen to music, play music, play an instrument, sing, watch TV/movies, pray, play games, do crossword puzzles or word searches or a jigsaw puzzle, or whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think he or she would like. Share your talent or passion!

Open interviews are ongoing and calls for more information are welcome (708-409-3040)

Must be able to 

You are given everything you need to succeed. A volunteer coordinator will go with you on your first visit and is always available to answer questions or help you in any way you need. We have both a male and female volunteer coordinator available. We will train you. 

Be a force for good in your community while making a difference to those you volunteer for. Come do great things with us!

If yes, consider being a hospice volunteer.

We are looking for  kind and compassionate individuals who are able to spend one hour (three times per month) hanging out with a someone who lives in a nursing home, memory care center, or assisted living facility. Volunteer when you want at times that are good for you. Full training is provided.  Volunteer Coordinator will meet you at the first visit and introduce you to your patient. You will have one patient whom you will visit.

Talk, play cards, read out loud, look at pictures, listen to music, play music, play an instrument, sing, watch TV/movies, pray, play games, do crossword puzzles or word searches or a jigsaw puzzle, whatever else you want to do with your patient that you think she or he would like. Share your talent or passion!

Must be able to 

We can work with just about any schedule so if you've ever thought about volunteering give us a call.

For more information please contact Steven Dickens, Volunteer Coordinator Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or steven.dickens@gentivahs.com    

Be able to clean, feed and interact with a variety of exotic cage birds with the GCCBS Rescue and Shelter

The Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society is a 100% volunteer exotic bird shelter. We are always in need of important items to keep the shelter running.

In-Kind Donation Items we need include: 

- Adjustable Thermostats

- Nature's Answer Milk Thistle Extract

- Office Supplies

- Household Supplies (i.e. garbage bags, brooms, etc)

- Bird food and seed

Please see our amazon wish list for item reference. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/QSHL2B0R5FGR

When transportation is a cancer patient’s biggest roadblock to treatment, we help provide the rides that can help save lives. The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program offers cancer patients free transportation to and from their cancer-related treatment. For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to treatment, volunteers donate their spare time and the use of their personal vehicle to give cancer patients in their community a much-needed ride.

Right now, one of the biggest barriers to cancer care is transportation. Because, even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there. Family and friends may help, but over the course of several months, they may not always have the time or financial means to provide every ride.

Volunteer using your own car to help drive patients in your community to and from their lifesaving chemotherapy and radiation treatments throughout DuPage County... This opportunity is for weekdays (during the day). This is a very flexible opportunity that can make all the difference to a cancer patient who is not able to get to treatment.

Visit www.cancer.org/drive for more information!

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:

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

LCFS is in need of diapers of all sizes, wipes and other infant items as well as toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, body wash, sanitary napkins, tampons, etc) for foster children of all ages. Can you sponsor a drive at your church, club or business or purchase items on your own? Contact Mandy_Widtfeldt@lcfs.org with questions, to request a flyer or to coordinate delivery or shipping of items.

Want to strengthen your community? We do too! Make a difference in your community by joining our efforts to stand up for healthy marriages, relationships and families. Volunteers participating in our programs receive training so that they can serve with hope, respect, honesty, unity, identity and balance. Volunteers can provide support in workshops and events, provide mentorship to couples and students, or lead a Family Bridges Growth Chapter to bring our programs to your local community.

https://www.familybridgesusa.org/get-involved

View our Amazon Wishlist to purchase games, toys and supplies for use in pediatric therapy and our daycare center. By purchasing these much-needed games, toys and supplies, you are supporting our mission of ensuring that children with disabilities and their families are empowered. Please include your name, address and email in the gift message so we can send an acknowledgment letter and thank you.

Easterseasls Amazon Wishlist

Looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to make friendly visits, reminisce with hospice patients, engage in conversation and provide companionship and socialization for our Sanctuary Hospice patients across the Chicagoland Area at various Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities.

Required to complete volunteer application, background check, TB, Drug Screening and training-all provided FREE of charge. Contact Josie Mattern, Volunteer Coordinator for details josephinemattern@sanctuaryhospiceIL.com

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people from all walks of life to hang out with one patient three hours per month (most often one hour per visit on three different days) as a patient visiting friend.

Work with patient three times per month, any days and times you choose, and spend one hour together each time you visit in person. We are flexible and can work with your schedule and availability and distance you are willing to travel. Full training is provided.

We have patients all over the Chicagoland area and you can choose how far you want to drive to see your hospice patient.  Must be able to pass drug screen, background check, physical and fingerprinting. We also need proof of a TB test within the last year. We provide them free of charge at our office in Oak Brook.

If interested please call Steven Dickens or April Brownlee , Volunteer Coordinators, Gentiva Hospice at 708-409-3040 or by email at: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Veterans have given a lot to our country and we thank you for your service!  Veterans also seem to relate to each other in ways the average person cannot. At the end of life there is a lot that can be stirred up, memories dislodged, or old feelings re-awakened. At Gentiva Hospice we know that end-of-life is experienced differently by our veterans which is why we pair them with veteran hospice patients. By end-of-life we mean that these veterans have a terminal illness and are probably in their last year of life (but not always).

As a veteran volunteer you will be matched with one veteran patient who will be your patient until he/she passes.

Pinning Ceremonies

We will also do a veteran pinning ceremony for your veteran patient. He/She will be given a certificate and pinned. Meaningful words are spoken and the veteran patient and veteran volunteer both get a chance to share any stories about being in the service or what being a veteran has meant to them. We take some time to celebrate and honor the veterans and acknowledge their service and sacrifice for this country. 

Volunteer training and specialized veteran volunteer training is provided.

Requirements:

We look forward to talking with you! For more information please call Steven Dickens or Katie Hanahan at 708-409-3040 or email to: steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or katie.hanahan@gentivahs.com

Do you like to make people happy?

Have a skill or talent you like to show off?

Looking to spend some time making someone's day?

Come be a hospice volunteer!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who are interested in volunteering their time for one hour on three separate days (three hours total per month) sitting with one of our hospice patients and talking with him/her and/or sharing a skill or talent that you have and/or just hanging out and doing whatever else makes you both happy.

Lonely and tired seniors need attention and companionship from you.

Will you answer the call?

full training provided to everyone. volunteer near where you live or work even though our office is in Oak Brook. must be able to pass drug test, background check, and be fingerprinted. get as much help as you need. meet great people. make a difference.

no costs to you

Are you good at working independently?

Do you feel comfortable in an office environment?

Can you handle really bad jokes from people who think they are funny but really aren't? 

If you said "yes" to any of those questions.....

Sign up to be an office volunteer (all the free coffee and water you can drink when at the office)

High School students 16+ are also invited to apply

There are always things to do around the office. Sometimes it's filing papers, other times it's putting a binder together, or dropping candy into treat bags for patients (and you get to keep one for yourself!). Full training is provided and we understand that life happens when you volunteer... so if you get a phone call take it; if a friend wants to do lunch, go. We get it. All the work you do will be helping to support our patients and staff members as they take care of our hospice patients

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We are very flexible. 

must pass drug test (not marijuana), fingerprinting, background check and physical and have had a TB test within the last year (if you have not had one we can arrange for you to get it...and we'll pay for it!)

Gentiva Hospice is looking for jumbo crayons our hospice patients can use to color with their volunteers. We need all the jumbo crayons we can get.

Please mail or drop off at:

Gentiva Hospice 

800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111

Oak Brook, IL 60523

Thank you!

Volunteer near where you live or work!

Gentiva Hospice is looking for people who would like to go into nursing homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing homes, and/or memory care centers (near you) to sit with our patients and be a friend. You can sit and talk, play games, watch TV/movies, color, play cards, read aloud, do word searches or crossword puzzles, play music, look at photos, go outside, walk around the facility, or any other kind of meaningful activity you think your patient might enjoy.

After training your first visit will be with the volunteer coordinator who will introduce you to your patient and who you how to document your visit. Gentiva will provide PPE but you won't be seeing patients who require it. You will NEVER EVER see patients who are positive for COVID-19 or any other infectious disease.

As a volunteer you are an important part of the team! We will train you and provide ongoing training so you can learn new skills. We want this to be an experience that is beneficial to both you and the patient so that everyone's needs are met.

We will work with your schedule- volunteer on your time- as often as you want to.

How You can Help

Visit Patients: Spend quality time with our patients, sharing stories, listening, playing games, watching a movie, taking a walk, or simply being there.

Brighten Their Day:  Help our patients find moments of joy and laughter.

Offer Comfort: Your presence can provide unparalleled emotional support and peace.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Gentiva Hospice is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to provide companionship and comfort to patients and families in the Chicagoland area (city and suburbs).

Who We Are:
At Gentiva Hospice, we provide exceptional care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Our volunteers are an integral part of our team, offering emotional connection and a listening ear during a profound time of life.

What You'll Do as a Patient Visiting Volunteer:

What We’re Looking For:

Why Volunteer with Gentiva Hospice?

Locations We Serve:
IMMEDIATE need for volunteers at: Lakewood Nursing & Rehab (Plainfield), Elevate Care (Palos Heights), Churchill Place (Glen Ellyn), Aliyah (Crestwood) and Ryze West (Chicago). Other facilities and cities available. 

Join Us Today!
If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more or get started, contact us at 708-409-3040 (ask for Steven Dickens or April Brownlee) or email steven.dickens@gentivahs.com or april.brownlee@gentivahs.com

Together, we can create moments of joy, peace, and connection for those who need it most.

Do you have a warm heart and a little time to spare? Join Gentiva Hospice as a Patient Visiting Friend and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

We're looking for fun, compassionate, and reliable adults who can visit with hospice patients in your local community. These visits provide much-needed companionship and comfort — whether you're sharing stories, reading aloud, listening to music, or simply being present. 

Whether you’re looking to give back, gain experience, build a resume, or simply bring joy to someone’s day, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our caring hospice team and our Volunteer Coordinators.

Join us and help bring dignity, comfort, and connection to those in their final chapter of life. You’ll leave every visit feeling like you made a difference — because you truly did. Apply today to become a Gentiva Hospice Volunteer!

The Salvation Army Oak Brook Terrace Community Center needs your help!

Assistants are needed to help with the Food Rescue program at The Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace Community Center.

Location: The Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace Community Center

1 South 415 Summit Avenue

Villa Park, IL 60181

When: Every Thursday

9:30am until noon -- Help set up tables and chairs

Receive food deliveries 

Organize food on tables or in boxes during June & July Drive through service

12:30pm until 3pm -- Assist families in selecting food items and help them to their

vehicles. Set down and clean up.

For more information or to sign on to help, please contact Rita Harrington at

630-629-3044.

Thank you!

Have three hours in your week to support neighbors in need? Want to work with an established non-profit serving DuPage County for 40 consecutive years? Intake volunteers listen with patience and gather information from people who call into the Clearinghouse looking for assistance with rent, utilities or car repair. Help each person find the solutions to their immediate and long term needs. Learn all about the community resources in DuPage County and help identify gaps in service for those most in need. At LOVE, we are concerned about the whole person - so we help find solutions to financial needs, but also the emotional, mental and spiritual needs of each caller. You can help connect your neighbors with community resources today!

Choose the shift that works best for you:

Mon, Tue or Wed: 9am-noon

Mon or Wed: 1-4pm

Lots of flexibility! Will work with your schedule!

****this is a longer-term volunteer opportunity and not a match for service hours applicants****

YMCA staff and volunteers make daily phone calls to those who are homebound or living alone. This program is designed to bring a little friendly conversation into each person’s day and to confirm that each person is well and needs no assistance.   If help is needed, the YMCA can initiate the proper action.  If you, or someone you know would benefit from this program, please call us.

Seeking volunteers to perform light clerical duties

Fridays 11am-1pm

Seeking volunteers to perform light cleaning duties

Fridays 11am-1pm

Are you a subject matter expert with a passion for inspiring others? Are you interested in hosting workshops.

Fosters Needed Now!

Can you open your home and heart to foster some kittens?

Loving foster homes are an essential part of animal rescue. Without foster homes, we cannot rescue.

Kitten season begins in April but is heaviest from June to September, we need many, many foster homes to care for our high volume of young kittens.

We will provide the supplies and guidance. You provide the home, love, and TLC to help these kittens thrive and prepare them for adoption. Side benefit - lots of laughs, love, and fun from adorable kittens without a long term commitment!

Requirements:

- Have a safe room with a secure door that can be used as a foster room

- Understand & accept kittens who might be fearful & shy and may hiss initially - we will provide lots of guidance on         how to turn them into confident, social kittens

- Located within ~15 miles of Lombard, IL

We need your help with young kittens all the way up to adult age cats. If you would like to help, please fill out an application, it will be greatly appreciated.

https://feralfixers.org/cf-foster-questionnaire

Any questions? Email gotfriendlies@gmail.com

We will be in touch with you,

Thank you!

Feral Fixers was founded to practice and promote Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). We humanely trap cats that are living outdoors, have them spayed/neutered and then returned to their homes. To help us in this mission, we are looking for volunteers to help transport cats to/from the spay-neuter clinics that we use. We need volunteers to assist in both the "morning runs" (usually 7AM to 10AM) and the "afternoon runs" (usually 4PM to 7PM). Occasionally these times are extended if conditions warrant. For the morning runs, you will need to review the paperwork which is to be delivered to the spay-neuter clinic. When doing the afternoon runs, you will need to review the paperwork you receive from the spay-neuter clinic as well.

You need to be at least 21 years of age. You must have a vehicle that can hold at a minimum 10 traps or transfer cages. Any SUV or larger should work. You will also need to agree in writing to follow all Feral Fixers procedures and to sign a waiver.

We need volunteers both in the morning and in the afternoon, with "sessions" running approximately 3 hours in the morning and/or 3 hours in the evening once or twice per week. Depending on circumstances, these times may be extended occasionally.

If you are interested, please visit our website (www.feralfixers.org) and click on the Want to Help? link at the top. There you will find a link to an online Questionnaire that you can complete and submit to Feral Fixers.

Feral Fixers was founded to practice and promote Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). We humanely trap cats that are living outdoors, have them spayed/neutered and then returned to their homes. To help us in this mission, we are looking for volunteers to help care for these feral cats while they are temporarily in our care.

Feral cats are brought to our location by trappers and caretakers throughout the week in preparation for them being taken to a spay/neuter clinic. Once they are done at the clinic, they are returned to our location for rest and recovery before they are picked up by their caretakers and returned to their home. While the cats are in our care, they are kept in traps or transfer cages, need to be fed and watered every day and need to have their litter paper changed at least once per day. Feral cats cannot be treated like house cats as they are unsocialized to humans and require careful handling. Trap dividers are used to enable safe access to the traps and transfer cages and allow for cleaning and feeding without contact with the feral cat.

You must be at least 21 years of age, have had prior experience with cats (prior experience with feral cats is a plus), agree to follow all Feral Fixers procedures and be willing to sign a waiver.

We need volunteers both in the morning and in the afternoon, with "sessions" running from 1-3 hours. Volunteers are needed most days of the week, but this varies according to how busy we are.

If you are interested, please visit our website (www.feralfixers.org) and click on the Want to Help? link at the top. There you will find a link to an online Questionnaire that you can complete and submit to Feral Fixers.

We are looking to expand our Board of Directors.   

An interested candidate should:

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

CHAT, an established nonprofit organization with an amazing board, is looking to expand! For almost 45 years, CHAT has been giving children in need the gift of communication. Focused on inclusion and centered in social justice, CHAT provides life-changing speech therapy to individuals with few—if any—other options. Through our clinic, in schools, and in partnership with community nonprofits, we tailor services specifically to clients' needs and build on their strengths. Each CHAT client leaves able to communicate, in their preferred method, to their families, teachers, future employers, and the world around them.

The position of board member is to support the work of CHAT and provide mission-based leadership, guidance, and strategic governance. We seek individuals who demonstrate commitment to the values and mission of CHAT, and personally connect to our work. We are looking for a corporate executive and/or community leader who has the ability and willingness to reach out to personal and professional networks and their corporate community on behalf of CHAT.

Over the past several years, CHAT has materially increased work with families on Medicaid or needing scholarships for services, who struggle to find support elsewhere. We have also grown our community partnership work, removing barriers to access by bringing life changing literacy, executive functioning, and life skills programs into communities that need them. We need more board help to sustain this critical work!

CHAT holds four hybrid quarterly board meetings that each board member should attend and participate in with the purpose of helping CHAT reach its annual fundraising goals and grow its impact. Board members also typically serve on one of CHAT's committees, that meet one to three times per quarter.

If this is something that you might be interested in please reach out directly to our President & CEO, Karine Fiore. karine@chatwithus.org

This is a volunteer opportunity to provide cat care to adoptable cats and kittens at our building in Lombard.

Duties include; providing food, cleaning, care, health monitoring, administering medication, and socialization for cats and kittens waiting for a foster home.

A candidate is over age 18, with previous cat care experience and availability for a recurring weekly shift either mornings or evenings.

If you are interested in more information complete this volunteering questionnaire:  https://www.feralfixers.org/cf-general-volunteer-questionnaire

FeralFixers.org

Thank you!

This is an ongoing need.

Our organization is currently collecting standard yellow post-it notes and standard 8.5x11 printer paper. If product is opened or partially used - we will gratefully accept it! We can collect donations from you in Westmont, Lombard, Hinsdale or an agreed upon location. THANK YOU! 

Thank you for your interest in creating fidget board(s) for Sanctuary Hospice patients!

Fidget boards/books/blankets are a great way to keep patients' hands busy while they are experiencing stress.

You can find resources and examples online. We welcome creativity and new ideas!

Most supplies for a fidget board can be found at your local dollar store!

This is a great opportunity for Boy/Girl Scout Troops, youth groups, families interested in giving back, or anyone who has experience with power tools!

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss your project

Volunteers assist food pantry clients with their food choices while they are shopping the food pantry.

Volunteers will restock the food pantry when it is closed to help prepare for the next open pantry day.

Volunteers will help unload a food delivery, and put the product away in its proper place

Volunteers will help with our senior congregate dining program by checking in reservations, and collecting payment from customers.

Volunteers would assist with light administrative tasks in our Senior Center Office

Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services (NEDFYS) is a community-based organization which provides high quality, low cost social services to individuals and families who might not otherwise be able to afford them. NEDFYS works with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds to promote physical and mental wellness, healthy relationships, and cognitive and social skill development.  

NEDFYS has several programs were our counselors work with adolescents.  We are in need of items such as:

Snacks: granola bars, chips, cookies, drinks, etc

Games: playing cards, board games, etc.

Please call our office at (630) 693-7934 to ask for our current wish list. 

Thank you for supporting our youth and helping build a stronger, safer, more resilient community! 

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 .

Do you play any music?  Like to socialize and put a smile on someones face?

Well, come join our team!  Apex Hospice is a smaller, family oriented Hospice with patients all throughout the Chicago land area/suburbs.  Please know that just because someone is receiving Hospice services, this does not always mean that they are actively dying! 

You will NEVER do anything clinical! 

If you like to watch TV, look at magazines, converse, play an instrument, sit quietly while the patient is resting (YES this is also very important!), etc.  WELL, WE NEED YOU!!

If you can visit a patient at least 2 times a month, whether if it's for 15 minutes to 1 hour....we would (as would our wonderful patients) be so HAPPY!  :)

I thrive to make this a good experience for our Volunteers!  You are a vital member of our team! 

Oh and if you would rather assist us in the office, WELCOME!  We can always use the extra help!  :)

Thank you!  Have a great day!  :)

Assist with office tasks such as filing, data entry, and organizing materialsHelp prepare mailings, packets, and other essential documentsSupport our care teams with behind-the-scenes work that makes a big impactBring your unique skills to a team that values kindness, respect, and dignityNo heavy lifting. Nothing difficult.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Reliable, compassionate individuals age 16+Comfortable with basic office tasks Passionate about helping others and supporting hospice careSomeone detail oriented

Location: 800 Enterprise Drive, Suite 111, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Contact: Steven Dickens of April Brownlee: 708-409-3040
More Information: Volunteers

✨ Your time and talents can bring comfort and care to those who need it most. Join us at Gentiva Hospice and be a part of something truly meaningful. ✨

The Food Pantry always needs donations of non-perishable food items delivered during our hours of operation (see below). High-protein items are especially beneficial. 

*** A food drive by your school or civic group is a great way to provide this.

OUR TOP NEEDS:

Other Items we always appreciate:

Fresh produce harvested from your garden is welcomed in season.

"Registration" not required for in-kind donations.

Items may only be delivered during our hours of operation, and may not be left outside the door.

The Outreach House is always looking for Spanish speaking volunteers to assist our guests during open hours.

Basic Requirement: A passion for helping our neighbors.

Our volunteers are essential to our operations and we could not do what we do without them. You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.  

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 10 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Pick up donated food from local retail stores

Sort food and clothes and stock shelves and clothing racks

Assist guests in First Things First, Clothes Closet and Food Pantry

Help with cleaning and restocking of food

Transport food waste to compost and other items we cannot use to Goodwill

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in.

(These mostly coincide with the times we are open)

Mon, Wed, Fri. 8 am - 12:15 pm

Wed. 4:30 - 6 pm

3rd Sat. each Month 8:30 - 11am

Please sign up using this link to get started. 

Your community needs you!

Basic Requirement: A passion for helping our neighbors.

Do a collection of non-perishable food, diapers and/or personal care and cleaning products

Visit The Outreach House to sort and shelve the donations collected

Help with monthly deep cleaning of food pantry and storage and sorting area

(These mostly coincide with the times we are open)

Mon, Wed, Fri. 8 am - 12:15 pm

Wed. 4:30 - 6 pm

3rd Sat. each Month 8:30 - 11am

Groups of 10 or more are invited to volunteer at times we are not open.

Please contact us at info@theoutreachhouse.org if you would like to schedule a group volunteer event.

First Things First, our program for infant and toddler needs, welcomes donations of baby items during our hours of operation (see below).

*** Consider doing a diaper drive

Diapers & baby wipes

Gently used clothes for sizes newborn to 5T

Board books and early readers

Infant and early childhood toys and small baby equipment including high chairs, play mats, etc.

No car seats, cribs, strollers or used stuffed toys please

"Registration" not required for in-kind donations.

Items may only be delivered during our hours of operation, and may not be left outside the door.

The Clothes Closet always needs new or gently-used adult and children’s clothing delivered during our hours of operation (see below):

All types and sizes of clothing, especially for the current or upcoming season

Shoes and boots

Outerwear, including winter coats and gloves

We also welcome donations of Kohls Cash which we can use to purchase needed clothing items.

"Registration" not required for in-kind donations.

Items may only be delivered during our hours of operation, and may not be left outside the door.

A common need of our neighbors in need, not covered by government food assistance, is cleaning supplies:

Multi-purpose cleaning solutions and sprays

Laundry detergent and bleach

Dish detergent

Disinfecting wipes

Items may only be delivered during our hours of operation, and may not be left outside the door.

Have a gift card you don’t need? We can always use gift cards to purchase items for distribution to our guests. These can be delivered during our hours of operation (see below).

The Outreach House has ongoing needs for diapers, wipes and infant hygiene products; non-perishable food; cleaning supplies and clothing. Hosting a drive is a great way to help out and provide for neighbors in need.

Please complete this form and you will be contacted with next steps.

Meals on Wheels Volunteer Drivers needed to deliver fresh nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Meals are available for pickup Monday-Friday between 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Routes only take about 1 hour and directions are provided.

Volunteering Requirements:

https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/volunteeringold/

Serenity House is a non-for-profit agency that relies on the kindness of our donors and volunteers to continue to assist our staff in maintaining our properties and offering our clients the safe and secure living environment necessary for their ongoing recovery!

We accept donation of bedding, clothing, household items, as well as monarty Donations

Serenity House is a non-for-profit agency that relies on the kindness of our donors and volunteers to continue to assist our staff in maintaining our properties and offering our clients the safe and secure living environment necessary for their ongoing recovery!

We welcome volunteers to offer their skills (Painting, landscaping, etc)

Medical Advocate Volunteer (Non-compensation Part-time)

Sexual Violence Support Services Program

Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!

As a medical advocate volunteer, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor’s permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Volunteers must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Volunteer Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations.

This position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to start date.

*Until further notice, volunteers will provide advocacy via telephone working from home.

***To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the online application. Easy-Apply candidates will not be considered for this opportunity***

Do you want to help build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities?  Do you want to use your time, treasure and talent to do good and empower youth and families?

Join our Board of Directors!   

Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services (NEDFYS) is seeking potential new Board members to help support our mission by playing an active role in all aspects of the organization's fundraising efforts.

NEDFYS is a community-based organization which provides high quality, low cost social services to individuals and families who might not otherwise be able to afford them. NEDFYS works with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds to promote physical and mental wellness, healthy relationships, and cognitive and social skill development.  

For further information, contact Shannon Hartnett at (630) 693-7934 or via e-mail @ shartnett@addison-il.org

Cultivating Academic Readiness and Excellence is a volunteer program in which members of the District 2 community volunteer to help students refine skills they’re being taught by their classroom teachers. CARE volunteers give just one hour of their time each week to mentor K-8 students in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and other subjects.

On average, around 300 CARE volunteers provided approximately 7,000 hours of academic support. Together, they make a difference in the lives of more than 2,000 BSD2 students.

To volunteer with Cultivating Academic Readiness and Excellence or for more information, please contact Lara Schwarz, CARE  Coordinator & Community Liaison, at 630-766-2605, ext. 3202 or lschwarz@bsd2.org.

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. 

Store Manager: Marie Edwards 

On Site Volunteer Supervisor: Yolanda Craig

ReStore volunteers bring new skills and build capacity to help provide discounted building materials and home goods to the community. DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity uses funds raised by the ReStore to help families build, rehabilitate and repair homes. By giving your time and talents, you help the Addison ReStore do more to support homebuilding projects that benefit families in the area. If you have court-related community service hours to fulfill, please reach out to the Director of Community Outreach and Partnerships by emailing jescortt@gohabitat.org. We will not verify any hours completed until after you have been approved. 

The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old. All minors signing up will be prompted to provide their legal guardian's name and email address for a waiver to be sent for them to electronically sign. Once signed, the minor can finish registering for their volunteer shift.

Volunteer needs at the Addison ReStore may vary, but the following are common ways that you can help:

Please wear closed-toe shoes.

All volunteers should schedule through Amplify 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please contact Aaryanna Mercer at amercer@gohabitat.org.

DONATE
Every dollar donated is stretched to help provide affordable housing to families in need across DuPage County and the Chicago South Suburbs. Donate today!

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: 

ReStore 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.

Help us keep valuable resources out of the landfill and get them to people in need!  Volunteers will help with one or more of the following:

Please visit our volunteer webpage to complete our on-line volunteer application or contact Rose at rose@scarce.org for more details.

You can donate items for our rescue projects, which are designed to keep valuable resources out of the landfill and help people in need. We accept used books, school and office supplies, and crayons and provide them to schools and not-for-profit organizations. We also accept a variety of other items for reuse and recycling.  To see a full list of items we accept and our guidelines for delivery, visit the SCARCE website. 

Please call us at 630-545-9710 Mon - Fri between 9:00am and 4:30pm or send a message to info@scarce.org if you have questions about donating books or supplies.

Reclaim13 is looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for managing and helping survivors of sexual exploitation heal and thrive.

Reclaim13 is a faith-based non-profit that works to end the cycle of sexual exploitation. Cherish House and Courage House are our homes for girls and young women ages 10-25 who are survivors of sexual exploitation. Survivor Advocates have the opportunity to help survivors move toward growth, healing, and an independent future free from exploitation.

As a Survivor Advocate, you will:

**Urgent foster homes needed**

We are constantly asked to help with cats who can no longer stay in their homes, or were found trying to survive on their own. We can help more cats with more foster homes - please reach out ASAP if you could give a cat in need a place to chill for a little while. We are most often asked to help with adults and seniors - while kittens are often popular for fosters, the adults & seniors need you the most! 

We are in need of foster homes to help prepare the cats in our rescue for adoption. We will set you up with the supplies and everything you need to care for the cats, cover all any needed vet appointments or costs...all you need is a quiet, separate space and some love to share! 

Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP is a small, all-volunteer cat rescue organization based out of the Downers Grove PetSmart at Butterfield & Finley Rd. 

Ideally, you should have some experience with cats, including medication, nail trims, and socializing, but we are willing to consider people who have not had a cat before as well. Foster parents must be 21 years or older only, and all members of the household must be on board with fostering and understand the expectations for doing so. Please fill out the fostering application here. Once you contact us, please keep an eye out for a follow up email from fundraising@chicagolandanimalrescue.org (and check your spam folder, too!) within about 24 hours. If you would like more information before filling out the application, please reach out to fundraising@chicagolandanimalrescue.org with your questions. We'll be happy to answer any and all questions you may have!! 

Our only physical location for visiting us or our cats is at the Downers Grove PetSmart, 1550 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove IL. However, our foster homes should be within a 30-minute distance of the Lombard/Carol Stream area (as this is where our veterinarians are located).

If you are unable to volunteer or foster, follow us on social media and share our adoptable cats. Please also consider making a donation to help support cats in need! Thank you for your time! 

Although all have different reasons for volunteering, all Lightways volunteers are committed to providing unwavering support with the powerful positivity of light. Direct care volunteers provide services directly to patients and families. Volunteers will visit a patient’s private residence or a nursing home.  These services include:

* Patient/Family Support Volunteers visit patients and families in their home, or long-term care facility. Volunteers provide companionship to both patient and family caregivers.

* Veteran-to-veteran volunteers provide support from military veterans to veteran patients. Veterans often appreciate contact with another vet. 

* Pet Therapy Volunteers provide direct support to patients through visits with their certified therapy dogs.

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.

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: 

Volunteering Requirements:

 https://www.dupageseniorcouncil.org/friendly-phone-call-volunteers/

The Career & Networking Center looks for leadership and career professionals to present webinars to the Career & Networking Center's job seekers that are career-enhancing, confidence-building, and skill-based. These webinars should help individuals who are in job search grow professionally, extend their reach, and learn new skills.

Some examples of our past webinars are:

We would love to hear your topics for webinars and learn more about you and your background! Contact the Program Coordinator at cnc@careernetworkingcenter.org or contact 630-961-5665, if you are interested.

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. 

To 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.

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. 

We are looking for a volunteer to assist us in managing our social media marketing. Please note that we are a faith-based organization.

Are you passionate about fighting climate change and want to make a difference NOW? Do you want to help our local government and community in a quest to reduce carbon emissions? The Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is seeking volunteers to help with simple graphics.  The goal of this position is to communicate with NEST’s audience to educate and inform the Naperville government and community.

This volunteer will

Knowledge and skills

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.

Thank you for your interest in This Girls Story.

The Board of Directors governs This Girls Story's mission and internal operations. Elected for two-year terms, board members oversee fiscal and managerial responsibilities, make vital decisions, delegate tasks, and ensure goals are met. As ambassadors, they champion the mission both within and outside the Organization.

Overview

Qualifications

thisgirlsstory.org

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Thank you for being so interested in This Girls Story.

Are you a high school or college student who identifies as a girl and loves writing, art, photography, or creating videos? Do you want to make a difference and help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls? Join the editorial team of This Girl's Story magazine and be part of an exciting journey to create and publish content that matters!

APPLY HERE

Key Responsibilities

Benefits - Why join us?

Ideal Candidate - Who do we need?

APPLY HERE

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Join our dynamic team and help amplify the voices of teens identifying as girls! Our teen girl-produced magazine is dedicated to publishing content created by and for teens. As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our magazine continues to thrive and reach more young readers.

Based in DuPage County, IL, much of the work can be done remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning Fundraising Activities: Collaborate with the fundraising committee to brainstorm, plan, and implement innovative and engaging fundraising events and campaigns.

Grant Writing: Assist in researching potential grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and managing the submission process.

Community Engagement: Build relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.

Campaign Management: Help track the progress of fundraising initiatives, manage budgets, and report on outcomes.

Marketing and Promotion: Work with the marketing team to promote fundraising activities through social media, newsletters, and other channels.

Information Management: Maintaining fundraising databases, scheduling meetings, and preparing materials.

Qualifications:

Passion for supporting teens who identify as girls and amplifying their voices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Creativity and enthusiasm for planning and executing fundraising events.

Basic understanding of grant writing and fundraising principles.

Ability to work collaboratively and independently with a team.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Time Commitment:

Minimum of 1+ hour per week, flexible scheduling.

Participation in regular committee meetings (frequency to be determined).

Benefits:

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on teens who identify as girls.

Gain valuable experience in fundraising, event planning, and grant writing.

Work with a passionate and supportive team.

Enhance your resume and professional network.

thisgirlsstory.org

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Position Overview:
The Volunteer Grant Writer is crucial in helping our young nonprofit, This Girl's Story
magazine, secure the necessary funding to continue amplifying the voices of teens who identify as girls. This role involves researching potential grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and collaborating with the fundraising team to support the growth and sustainability of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Ideal Candidate:

Time Commitment:
Approximately 5-10 hours per week, depending on grant application deadlines and
organizational needs.

Benefits:

If you’re excited to help us amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls and believe you can make a difference through grant writing, we’d love to hear from you!

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Join our vibrant team and help amplify the voices of teens who identify as girls! This Girl's Story, a teen girl-produced magazine, seeks passionate volunteers to join our Marketing/Outreach Committee. Your efforts will create awareness of our impactful work and engage a broader audience.

Based in DuPage County, IL - much of the work can be done remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per month, flexible scheduling. Participation in regular committee meetings (frequency to be determined).

Benefits:

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Join Cars of Hope in Making a Difference!

The Illinois Conservatory for the Arts is seeking dedicated, arts-focused individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the future of our organization and helping us achieve our mission of providing high-level arts programming alongside rigorous academic education for students in the Western suburbs of Chicago.

Responsibilities Include:

Join us as we continue building the premier arts school of the suburbs, expanding from 9 to 15 board members and supporting a goal to reach 250 students by 2024.

Board Member Commitment:

Help us shape the next generation of creative leaders.

The volunteer will design a simple membership relational database for Naperville Preservation, a small non-profit organization, using Google Workspace apps (Google AppSheet).  Test the database.  Review the database with Naperville Preservation board members. Demonstrate the use of database over Zoom training session which will be recorded.  Document the function and maintenance of the database.  

For scoping this project, the number of members to be included in the database design is 100-200 households after growth (currently there are approximately 90 members). 

This is a one-time project on a volunteer basis, to be worked virtually.  The volunteer will be given access to a folder in Google Workspace with a membership spreadsheet.  The volunteer's work will be stored in this folder.