Opportunities From: Giving DuPage

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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!

Join our growing volunteer team and help improve food security and access to healthy foods right in your own backyard.  We have opportunities ranging from digging in the dirt to working on a computer.  People who volunteer weekly, dedicated groups that tackle a huge job once a season, people we can call on last minute for unexpected needs, and all manner of folks in between.   

Growing a vegetable garden at home?  YOU can donate homegrown produce to your local food pantry to help provide much-needed fresh produce options for their guests.  WE can help! Download the free Fresh Food Connect app and learn more about produce donation on our website.

A full list of opportunities will be available via Sign Up Genius in mid April. We’re grateful for every one of you and all the work you help accomplish. Help us make fresh produce accessible to all.

Stay informed about opportunities by visiting our volunteer page or signing up for our monthly email newsletter. 

Are you looking for somewhere to complete Court Ordered Community Service?

We do accept Court-Appointed volunteers and will work with you to help you complete your hours.

Orientation, required before we begin to track hours for court-ordered community service. 

**Monday Tuesday, & Thursday 8 am- 3 pm Food distribution(Largest Need) During this distribution, we need volunteers to work in the market, warehouse, and outside. Dress for the weather, some service will be outside

Please let us know if you have Court Ordered Community Service!

Without advanced notice and an orientation, we cannot track hours for court-ordered community service. 

Position Description:

Do you enjoy engaging with your local community and making a positive impact? We are seeking dedicated Community Crew Volunteers to join our team and help us connect with local businesses, share our information, and, when appropriate, request support for our fundraising initiatives. Your role will be to create valuable connections and facilitate the exchange of information and support between our organization and local businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Benefits:

Chicagoland Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer organization whos mission is to rescue and support homeless cats and cats in need! 

Team building and camaraderie happen naturally in the outdoors.  Contact us to coordinate a fun and productive group workday for your organization or corporation. Groups of 5 - 30 can assist with clean-up projects, de-littering, gardening and restoration projects including buckthorn removal, brush cutting, seed planting, seed collection, weeding, mulching and more.                                                                             

Complete a Group Volunteering Interest Form to get started.

Questions? Contact the volunteer office 630-933-7233 or volunteer@dupageforest.org

Visit Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's website (https://www.dupageforest.org/get-involved/volunteer) and learn more about our programs or call 630-933-7233.  Some programs require a weekly or monthly commitment and others are flexible.  Join us and enjoy some camaraderie and the great outdoors! (These opportunities are not available for court-ordered community service)

CURRENT GREATEST NEEDS FOR VOLUNTEERS are bolded below:

Danada Equestrian Center (Wheaton) - Care for horses by helping with daily feeding and stable chores

DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center (Glen Ellyn) - Support the care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center (Oak Brook) - Engage visitors in seasonal programs and hands-on nature activities

Graue Mill and Museum (Oak Brook) - Lead tours and demonstrate 1850s artisan techniques for visitors

Kline Creek Farm (West Chicago) - Dress in period clothing and assist staff in demonstrating life on an 1890's farm

Mayslake Peabody Estate (Oak Brook) - Help interpret the history of the mansion or care for the estate's historic gardens

Natural Resources (District-wide) - Restore prairies, wetlands, and woodlands by monitoring wildlife and improving habitats

Special Services (District-wide) - Lend a hand at special events and programs throughout the preserves

St James Farm (Warrenville) - Share cultural and natural history of the site with visitors

Trail Watch (District-wide) - Walk or bike the trails, engage trail-users and report issues to staff

Visitor Engagement (District-wide) - Assist with educational programs that connect the community to nature

Volunteer Ranger Program (District-wide) - Support recreational programs and assist at volunteer workdays

WeGo Together for Kids, Northwestern Medicine and the Northern Illinois Food Bank host a monthly Mobile Rx food distribution at Timber Lake Apartments (1209 Kings Cir, West Chicago, IL 60185 ). This distribution provides individuals with healthy food items from each of the major food groups. Volunteers are needed for the following tasks: registration, set up, distributing food, clean up.

If you cannot access the Giving DuPage form, please sign up through this link.

Questions contact Hannah Martin at hannahwgtk@gmail.com.

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

Amazon General List: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/K2018B5GSSQI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_PUeDCb7YBT8FC

**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! 

Assist residents to holiday events within the center! Volunteers will assist at the events and help push wheel chairs. Masks are required while working with the residents this holiday season. Please contact Elizabeth Butler if you are interested in signing up- 630-784-4260 or elizabeth.butler@dupagecounty.gov

Opportunity

Date

Time

# of volunteer needed

Wednesday November 26th

1:00pm-3:00pm 

Giving Thanks Bingo

Friday November 28th1

5-15

Holiday Banquet

Friday December 12th

5-10

Christmas Eve Ecumenical Service

Wednesday December 24th

12:45 pm- 2:30 pm

8-15

Holiday Concert 

Thursday December 25th 

1:15pm-3:30pm

5-10

Our children and families are in need of everyday essentials such as toilet tissue, paper towels, bleach, and laundry detergent. These basic necessities—often taken for granted—make a world of difference for families struggling to get by. Please consider helping us provide these much-needed supplies.

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

Have any unused fleece that you no longer need?

We are accepting donation of fleece to be used to create homemade baby blankets for sick or premature babies in the hospital. They will be donated to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or PICU/Emergency room where needed. Social workers and nursing staff assist in the delivery to families needing this gift of comfort.

The fleece will be cut down into 1 yard increments, so please avoid any 1/2 yard pieces. For each yard of fabric, we are able to create one baby blanket. We prefer to use both a pattern and a coordinating solid fleece to create the blankets. In this case, 1 yard of a pattern with 1 yard of a coordinating solid would create 2 dual-sided baby blankets. However, we are open to taking any donated fleece and matching it to a pattern or solid that we have in stock. We love neutral solids (greys, whites, navy, black), but can use all colors. For the patterned fleece, please select options that would work well for a baby's blanket.

We run the charity operations/blanket parties on evenings and weekends out of our home, so you can drop any fleece to our home address at: 945 Douglas Ave in Naperville, IL 60540. Please feel free to leave it on the front porch in a plastic bag to keep it safe from the weather.

Going shopping for the fabric is a fun activity. We hope that you enjoy picking out the fabric and remember to check for store coupons if available. Please know how special this fabric will be when turned into a cozy and comforting blanket for babies (and their families) in the hospital.

Questions? Email lauren@camdenscomfort.org or call 309-868-9022  

**If you would like to receive a receipt to be used for charitable giving on your taxes, please complete the attached in-kind donation form to estimate the total value of your donated fleece. Thank you.

Fermilab Natural Areas has volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.  Whether you love native plants, wildlife or everything about nature, we have a place for you to fit in that is suited to your interests and abilities.  It requires no special skill set and tools and instruction are always provided. Please wear long pants and toe enclosed shoes. Our regular workdays are Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm and every second Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 11:00 am. We meet throughout the year, except holidays. The workdays may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Please email us (fermilabnaturalareas@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering. Prior to attending, please fill our the volunteer form and found on our website. A signed parental waiver, also on our website, is required for those under 18. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

You need either a REAL ID driver's license or current passport to enter Fermilab.  Tell the security guard that you will be with Fermilab Natural Areas and will be working in public areas.  We meet at the NE corner of the Lederman Science Education Center's parking lot.

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 will assist with set-up, tear-down and leading small stations or activities to support event success. Events and programs will vary throughout the year and may include Flashlight Egg Hunt, Kite Fly, Junior Tour de Naperville, Halloween Happening, Santa's Workshop and more!

Riverwalk Recreational Services is always looking for caring volunteers to help us provide fun, meaningful recreational activities for adults with disabilities. We're also currently accepting donations of the following items to support our programs:

Every contribution helps us make a difference - thank you for your support!

Do you love games, trivia, and making people smile? We're looking for volunteers to help adapt games and trivia for our cognitive engagement activities. Help participants feel confident and engaged by modifying our existing activities - whether it's adding visual picture clues to trivia questions or assembling games using DIY instructions. Your efforts will create enjoyable and inclusive experiences that foster success and connection for our participants. 

No experience is needed - just creativity, patience, and a passion for bringing joy to others!

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 5 PM.

Thank you for your support!

Do you sing, dance, play instruments, or have a unique talent to share? We're looking for volunteers to entertain adults with varying cognitive needs for 45 minutes to an hour. Whether it’s music, storytelling, magic, dance, or showcasing a collection, your engaging talents will inspire conversations and brighten our participants' day. 

No professional experience is needed - just a love for performing and spreading smiles!

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 5 PM. 

Thank you for your support!

Donate items to support immigrant and refugee families! Top needs are always changing based on family needs, so check out our website for the most recent information: Donate New and Used Items | World Relief Chicagoland

Current top needs:

1. Car seats (must be NEW)

2. Strollers

3. Adult bicycles (ready to ride)

4. Adult bicycle helmets (must be NEW)

5. First aid kits

6. Thermometers

7. Tower lamps

8. Forever stamps

9. Tea

10. Gift cards (Uber, Ventra, Walmart, Aldi, Walgreens)

Items can be dropped off at our DuPage office:

191 S. Gary Ave.

Carol Stream, IL 60188

Drive to the back of the building and leave items on the RIGHT hand side. Please label donations for “World Relief.” The back area is open Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:30PM.

You can also order from our Amazon wish list and have the items shipped directly to our office! World Relief Amazon Wish List

Questions? Please send an email to Lauren Visser, our In-Kind Donations Manager, at LVisser@wr.org.

We welcome you to join our village of volunteers! As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success, helping us to keep our overhead costs lower, which allows us to purchase more from artisans. Apply now to join our fun-filled volunteer positions--greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and operating the cash register. We welcome volunteers at any time of the year, so come join us!

Do you play the piano and love bringing people together through music? We're looking for a volunteer pianist to accompany our sing-alongs for our adults with dementia. Familiarity with classic songs, hymns, or nostalgic tunes is a plus! Music and lyric books will be provided - all you need is enthusiasm and a love for creating joyful musical moments.

Time Commitment: Sessions last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Hours Vary: 10AM - 11AM, 1:00PM - 2:00PM, 1:30PM - 2:30PM

No professional experience is needed - just patience and a love of music!

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 5 PM.

Thank you for your support! Your time and talent will brighten their day and foster a sense of connection through the power of music. 

Bring joy to our participants by helping serve lunch and spending quality time with them. Spend an hour engaging with our participants, serving lunch, and sharing meaningful conversations. 

Our community includes adults aged 18 and up, many of whom are seniors with fascinating stories, a great sense of humor, and a love for reminiscing about their younger days. Your time will help brighten someone’s day while creating connections that matter.

Our center is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 5 PM, and lunch takes place around 11:00 AM. 

Thank you for your support! Every contribution plays a part in creating moments of happiness and connection for our participants.

The Riverwalk Adult Day Services is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to creating a safe and vibrant space for adults aged 18 and older who cannot stay home alone during the day. Our participants enjoy a variety of activities that spark joy, creativity, and connection - and we need your help to keep the fun going!

We're currently seeking the following donations:

Card Tables - new or gently used

Paper products - napkins, paper plates, and tissues

Craft supplies - coloring markers, colored paper, colored pencils, paint, and paintbrushes

Games & Activity Supplies - large playing cards, board games, puzzles, or interactive group games

Your contributions will directly support our participants, helping them engage in meaningful activities and connect with others. Imagine the smiles and laughter your donation can bring!

How to donate: Items can be dropped off at our center Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. 

Thank you for making a difference in our community! Every contribution plays a part in creating moments of happiness and connection for our participants. 

Catholic Charities in DuPage County is seeking a responsible, motivated, committed volunteers to give back and help out. 

Hours are extremely flexible and could be as little as two hours a week. More if desired.

 https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/get-involved/

- Outreach Carol Stream

- Outreach Warrenville

-Jubilee Furniture & Jubille Resale

Assist with cleaning of sites during specific times of the year.

All facilities clean up groups should communicate interest to the  Director of Volunteer Services. Coordination between the group and the site will be handled by the Director of Volunteer Services.

Apply Online   of for more information, please contact Mindy Inman at minman@weareoutreach.org 

- Outreach Carol Stream

The Friendly Visiting Program serves neighborhood seniors who may be isolated and lonely.

Friendly Visitors are matched with a senior citizen in the neighborhood who you will visit at least twice a month. All Friendly Visitors are asked to commit to the program for a minimum of one year.

All Friendly Visitors are required to complete the Outreach Application and Screening procedures before being matched with a senior. This includes:

Apply online  or for more information, please contact Mindy Inman at minman@weareoutreach.org 

We rely on generous people within our community to donate goods for those being served through our programs. Below is information about these most needed items and ideas on how to help us meet the growing demand of the services we provide at HSP.

Hygiene Products

Every year we distribute over 2 TONS of hygiene products to our seniors and families. We are in need of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss.

Paper Products

Collect paper products and donate them for use in our Senior Citizen Project. Providing these essentials allows for our seniors to utilize their limited income for other necessary bills. **We are now also providing these items to our families due to increased limiting of income.**

Over the course of the year we provide our seniors with: Over 9,500 Rolls of Toilet Paper, Over 6,200 Rolls/Boxes of Paper Towels and Tissues

Non Perishable Food

Throughout the course of the year HSP provides 123 TONS of food to the seniors, children and families enrolled in our programs. We are always in need of non-perishable food and are happy to provide you a list of items that we are most in need of.

Please visit our website for more information and/or printable brochures

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. Below are items you can donate to help us reach our goal.

Toys and Books

Help us succeed in providing wonderful gifts to children for their birthday! Our greatest need are toys and books for children ages 8-12 (through age 15 at Christmas)! The goal is to create wonderful birthday and holiday memories to last a lifetime and to give children the opportunity to celebrate special days with their family.  Please no violence related toys or books.

School Supplies

Success in the classroom is possible when every child has the basic tools necessary to perform the work.  Year round we collect items for elementary school students: Notebooks, paper, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, and backpacks.

Please visit our website for more information and/or printable brochures

Are you an active person, who likes to meet new people? 

The DuPage Care Center is looking for volunteers to assist the residents to activities and appointments within the building! Weekend programs include music, socials, Bingos, religiose services, movies and more!  Opportunities are generally 2 hours long and there are morning and afternoon spots open!  Great for individuals or families looking to volunteer together. 

*PPE may be required based on current guidelines. 

Volunteer must register, compelte interview and orienation prior to volunteering. View volunteer oppertunites and application. 

You can help by providing companionship, comfort, and other services for people receiving hospice care and their families

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.

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.

You are needed.

DHC's personal care pantry makes a significant difference in the lives of our clients who struggle to access every day items.

Every item makes a meaningful difference. Whether it's toothpaste, soap, deodorant, or other essential items, your generosity will help ensure everyone in our community can access proper personal care. We also offer seasonal items like school supplies and winter accessories.

Thank you for spreading kindness and positively impacting those who need it most!

Click here to learn more. 

Volunteers are needed to assist with our graphic design of posters, flyers, brochures, etc.

We welcome you to join our village of volunteers! As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success, helping us to keep our overhead costs lower, which allows us to purchase more from artisans. Apply now to join our fun-filled volunteer positions setting up pop-up shops on the weekends during our busy holiday time. Load up, unpack, set up displays and sell our handmade items at various locations (churches, schools, etc). Vehicle required for transport of goods.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's (LBFE) philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness and isolation among older adults in DuPage and Kane County. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The older adults we engage with have little to no contact with family and/or friends and are living life alone. Volunteers support older adults in friendship through various activities and programs, such as in-person visiting, parties, and holidays. 

Regular in-person visiting is the best way to alleviate loneliness and isolation. LBFE is seeking volunteers that can visit an older adult in-person. Our goal is to connect people together in friendship. In-person visits could vary from in an older adult's home, to your home, outdoors (weather appropriate) or in some other great spot in the community. 

To begin, please join us at an upcoming Zoom orientation! Follow the link below to register. Attendance at this one-hour orientation session is required to volunteer, as well as successful completion of a background screen.

www.lbfechicago.org/volunteer

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. More information can be found at www.lbfechicago.org. Join LBFE today to make an impact in an older adult's life!

Enrich worship experiences through the beauty and spirituality of harmonious sound and meaningful lyrics.

Singers are invited to participate in choral ensembles for weekend liturgies. Rehearsals on Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Masses on Saturdays, 5:00 or Sundays 8:00 or 10:00 am. A great opportunity to develop strong friendships!

For trained singers and instrumentalists, there are occasional paid opportunities at weddings, funerals, and special occasions.

Handbell choir meets Mondays 6:16 - 7:15 pm seasonally. Beginners and experienced members welcome.

Much of the donated food Northern Illinois Food Bank distributes needs to be inspected, sorted and packaged before it’s distributed to our hungry neighbors. We simply could not do this without the help of volunteers. Last year, volunteers donated more than 136,000 hours of their time, the equivalent of 64 full-time employees.

Whether you can volunteer once a week, once a month or once a year; individually or with a group of friends, family or colleagues, whatever your commitment, every hour of assistance helps us ensure our hungry neighbors will have access to food in their time of need.

Individuals, families, corporate and social groups are welcome! Children ages 8 and older can volunteer with families or in groups with adult chaperones. If you would like to register a group of 15 or more please call us directly at 630.443.6910 (press 2 to reach the Volunteer Team). If your group is less than 15, visit to www.SolveHungerToday.org/Volunteer for listings and availability.

Help feed hungry neighbors by hosting a food drive today! Whether you are directly collecting food or hosting an online fund drive all of the contributions from businesses, schools, community organizations and individuals generate thousands of meals for hungry neighbors each year.

By hosting a food and fund drive for the Food Bank you will reap rewards that benefit both your organization and your community. Your drive will:

If you are interested in organizing a food drive, please visit our website at www.solvehungertoday.org and submit your registration form for your drive.  Tools are provided to help you have a successful drive. For additional questions or concerns please call (630) 443-6910 or cfisher@northernilfoodbank.org. 

Collect essentials for our emergency shelter, group home and transitional housing. Our residents need essential items that your organization and friends can provide for youth that need our help.

Please contact David McNamara at dmcnamara@360youthservices.org for more information. Thanks!

Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics relies on great photos of our clients and their pets to share the great work we are doing. We are looking for an experienced photographer to come once or twice a week to take photos at our two clinics in Lisle. You should be 18+, have editing skills, and a DSLR camera and flash. Please include a link to your portfolio. 

Simply From the Heart is looking for Volunteers to help us pamper patients with purpose! 

Join us at SFTH! A non-profit that offers therapeutic personal car services to critically ill patients to raise self-esteem and patient well-being. 

Expectations for this role include:

DuCAP (DuPage County Area Project) is a 501c3 that service youth in the DuPage and Will County area. We have various clubs and events that run in Wheaton, Glendale Heights, Bensenville, Villa Park, Bolingbrook and Romeoville. 

We are looking for snack donations because as anyone with a 10-18 year old at home knows, they love snacks. Snacks will be used at activities like our open gym in Villa Park, Friday Funday in Bolingbrook, Lounge at the Library in Romeoville, and Casita Hangout in Bensenville. 

Snacks can include individually packaged - chips, pretzels, candy, fruit snacks (gushers, fruit roll ups), cookies, and water. 

If you would like to donate snacks, please reach out to Jimmy Barber @ jimmy@ducap.org

WE NEED NEW SCHOOL AND CLEANING SUPPLIES AND TOILETRIES:

Kindergarten

Elementary School: Grades 1-3

Elementary School: Grades 4-5

Middle School & High School

Cleaning Supplies

Toiletries

Clorox wipes • Bleach • Hand sanitizers • Ziploc bags (sandwich, quart, and gallon) • Paper cups (3oz and 5oz) • Thermometers with Covers • Garbage bags • Masks • Gowns

Inspect donations of baby toys and baby equipment for safety, clean/disinfect items, assemble toys, replace batteries as needed. Create toy packs for small toys and launder all soft items (stuffed animals, stroller and high chair liners, etc.). Prepare toys for distribution prior to each event. Cleaning of most items should be done on site, as many are too large to transport. Laundering of items must be done at the volunteer's home and returned to our facility prior to each monthly event (before the 3rd Saturday of each month).

Help count and bundle diapers into packages of 50. Diapers will then be distributed to families in need at the monthly Breakfast with Baby event. This is a great opportunity for individuals as well as small teams and families. Schedule for teams is very flexible and can be coordinated as a private activity at a time that works for your group.

To sign up for an existing volunteering date go to www.oursavior.com/breakfastwithbaby

To schedule a private volunteering date for a group, email us at breakfastwithbaby@oursavior.com

Breakfast with Baby is in need of disposable diaper donations Size 3 - Size 6. Open packages are accepted. Diapers will be distributed to local families in need at no cost at our monthly Breakfast with Baby event. Donations from individuals, groups or businesses are greatly appreciated, or host a diaper drive for greater impact!

Donations can be shipped directly to Breakfast with Baby c/o Our Savior Lutheran Church 1244 W Army Trail Rd Carol Stream IL 60188 or email to request a pick up breakfastwithbaby@oursavior.com. See our wish list at Breakfast with Baby diaper wishlist

Breakfast with Baby is looking for friendly volunteers to help serve the families that participate in the BWB program. Breakfast with Baby events are held on the 3rd Saturday morning of each month at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream. 

There are a variety of volunteer roles to choose from such as: Friday afternoon event set up, Saturday parking lot attendants, registration helpers, childcare workers, shopping helpers, staging assistants, food servers and clean up helpers. Most volunteers are asked to be present from 7am - 10am. See the sign up sheet for the hours requested for the specific role you volunteer for. There is also the opportunity to donate packaged foods or homemade breakfast casseroles for each event. 

Sign up sheets can be found at www.oursavior.com/breakfastwithbaby Sign up for one event or several. Great opportunity for individuals or groups/teams. Volunteers must be 14 years or older. 

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

We are looking for Veteran Volunteers to work with our Veteran program.  Volunteers will help us to honor our veterans, provide companionship and be a part of our We Honor Veterans program. Amazing opportunities to be a part of something special.  Contact Traditions Health for more information 

Caring and compassionate volunteers are needed to visit patients in the DuPage area.  Visit patients at a facility near you weekly and engage them with music, reading, conversing, laughing, drawing, or taking for a walk.  Patients would love to see you and are suffering from a life-limiting disease.

Visit at least 2 hours per week for at least 4-6 months, or 4-7 hrs. if you are volunteering for the summer only.  We ask for you to come in for an interview to our Winfield office and fill out an application, background check, and get a TB Test at one of our clinics (or provide a copy on file from recent visit).  Training is 3.5 hrs. with topics that will give you the information you need to be successful.  We support you throughout the process and during your volunteering as well with help concerning questions and education quarterly.

Ask about our Reiki Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Music programs, Veterans, office assisting and events.   Minimum age requirement is 18.  We hope to hear from you soon!   

Groups leaders can connect with the Volunteer & Events Manager to schedule a volunteer activity that best fits the needs of your group. Projects may include invasive species removal, mustard seed pulling, planting bulbs, mulching and much more!

Do you have bead kit leftovers, paracord bracelet or keychain kits or something similar that the troops might enjoy crafting with in their down time? 

Having something different to do can be a real morale booster! Clean out that craft closet and send a smile! 

Email events@osotamerica.org for mailing or drop-off location details.

DuPage Care Center's Gifts & Thrifts Shop is in need of on-going donations.

Dishware, Knick-Knacks, Jewelry, Toys, Wall Art, Small Furniture, Household Items, Seasonal Decorations, Crafts Items and Material, Clothing (machine wash only) for all ages and sizes.

Please no electrical items, large furniture or pianos or organs.

Donations are accepted at the reception desk in the main lobby from 8 am to 8:30 pm.  For more information, please contact Volunteer Services at 630-665-6400 ext. 0

All proceeds benefit the residents at DPCC.

Host a Bingo for the residents- We are looking for groups of 5 or more to host Bingos in the main hall for the residents. Bingos can run any time of the week and last up to two hours. 

Times that work best are 9am, 2pm, or 7pm.  One month notice is needed to schedule a group. 

Please call or email Linda Gray for more information 

630-784-4303

** please note to protect the health of residents, masks and face shields are required as well as a health screening for all volunteers. 

The DuPage Care Center is looking for volunteers to assist with various recreation activities that support the quality of life for the residents. These activities are scheduled though out the month and included: Socials, music, trivia games, garden, crafts, bingo and more! Activities are generally 2 hours. 

Main responsibilities for qualified volunteers include: 

If interested please complete the DPCC Volunteer Application

Volunteers must complete application, interview and orientation. Background checks are required. 

*No court ordered/ mandated community service hours

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.

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

Chicagoland Animal Rescue cats & volunteers are always in need of the following items:

We are looking for donations of items to meet critical needs of families with small children in our community. Glenbard PAT is a Home Visiting Program that serves families with children prenatally to age 3. This holiday season we are looking for donations of items to meet critical needs of our families.  One small gift can make a huge difference!

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

Community Educator Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer

A Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries and their families to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, error and abuse. Community educator volunteers serve this purpose by educating beneficiaries in a variety of ways, including group presentations, exhibiting at community events, and even one-on-one counseling.

Download The Community Educator Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer Application Form

Community Advocate Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer

A Senior Medicare Patrol Community Advocate empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries and their families to prevent, detect, and report heath care fraud, error and abuse. Community advocate volunteers serve this purpose by supporting the SMP program in a variety of ways, including administrative work, distributing information, and working with the media.

Download The Community Advocate Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer Application Form

Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer

Senior Medicare Patrol educates consumer about health care fraud, waste, and abuse.

Download the Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer opportunities are available in DuPage,Grundy,Kankakee,Kendall,Kendall,McHenry,Lake and Will counties. 

WSHS is always in need of the following items!

For more specific suggestions, click on the link below to check out our Amazon.com wish list. A portion of your purchase goes back to the shelter!

We also have a Chewy.com wish list. Click on the link below, for more specific suggestions.

Give the gift of comfort. Donate a Kuranda bed!

Give the gift of a Stretch and Scratch pad!

Medical items needed by WSHS

For all other medical donation items, please take to Project CURE, 10305 Argonne Dr., Ste 200, Woodridge, L 60517. Donation hours are Mon-Thurs 9am – 3pm; Fri 9am - Noon

It is a huge help when volunteers like YOU can host a donation drive to collect items for our kids.  This is a fun way to give back that you can do by yourself, with your school, church or community group, with family, a group of friends or coworkers. There are some ideas below, but contact us if you are interested in our current need or have a new idea. Jackie, our Community Relations Director, loves to brainstorm ways groups can give back in a way that is most meaningful to them and our kids!

Toiletries, summer fun supplies/sporting equipment, pillows/cases, tie blankets, family board games, jewelry, Holiday stockings and stuffers, school supplies, gift cards to chain stores (ie. target, Walmart) so our youth can shop for their most urgent need, etc.

Looking for a volunteer to help sort and organize weekly food deliveries in our pantry on Monday afternoons.  Interested person must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, have great organizational skills and enjoy helping people in need.  Must be able to work as a team member.  Couples or groups are encouraged to volunteer together!

The Fuel Pantry is the food pantry at College of DuPage. We provide food assistance to any COD student, faculty, or staff member with a self-identified need. We're always in need of donations and are grateful for any items we receive. 

However our top needs are:

Donations can be dropped off at the donation bin inside the College of DuPage Student Resource Center entrance #7. The donation bin is next to the library drop box right outside the cafeteria. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off at the Office of Student Life (room 1217 in the Student Services Center). Thank you for supporting the Fuel Pantry!

Volunteers are vital to WDSRA and the families we serve. With the help of caring volunteers, WDSRA is able to keep program fees affordable, offer closer staffing ratios and one-on-one instruction, and deliver the very best programs for our families. 

As a WDSRA volunteer you can select the level of your involvement, choose from a variety of programs to match your abilities and interests. Volunteers usually work an average of 1-10 hours a week and must be 14 years of age or older. If under the age of fourteen, we require an adult 18+ volunteer with you. Volunteering is more fun when you do it with friends, so we encourage everyone to sign up with family, friends, business or co-workers.

To volunteer, visit www.wdsra.com. Click on the JOIN OUR TEAM button and follow the links. Or call Katie at 630.681.0962.

BIRTH TO THREE LEAD TEACHER Job Description – EDUCARE WEST DUPAGE 

Exemption Status: Full Time, Exempt - Salaried 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Director of School Operations and the Mentor Teacher, the Birth to Three Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Lead Teacher will be held responsible for implementing all programming requirements in adherence to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements. 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

We are looking for qualified staff to join our team. We need English and Spanish speakers of all education and experience levels. You can take your passion for teaching and make a difference in the lives of young children and families.

Salary begins at $40,000 - $44,000 with experience. 

Donate your car to Bridge Communities and you will directly help a family facing homelessness get on the road to self-sufficiency. For details, visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/car-donations

Bridge Communities accepts and distributes donated retail and gas gift cards to client families throughout the year.  These donations are very helpful to families when they experience an unexpected expense that can cause havoc to their limited budget. 

Please email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org

As Bridge Communities families live on very limited budgets, they may have difficulty affording expensive household cleaning and laundry supplies. Help us keep their supply closets stocked by organizing a drive in your neighborhood, school, organization or religious community for these essential items! For details, please visit https://www.bridgecommunities.org/support-us/ways-to-donate/in-kind-gifts or email mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org.

Bridge Communities has many families who have special hair care needs and are unable to use general shampoos and conditioners.

Below are some specific products that would meet their specialized hair care needs. Donations of these products would be appreciated.

Please contact Mary Slade to learn more and arrange drop off of the donated items at a convenient location. mary.slade@bridgecommunities.org, 630-403-5098.

Assist resident service coordinator of affordable housing community with set up and clean up of after school programs and supervision of children ages Kindergarten to seventh grade. 

https://goldenvolunteer.mercyhousing.org/

Seeking a volunteer to perform general tasks: Distribute donated items, organize storage closets or family resource room, deliver newsletters on the property, help create bulletin board background, help set up or take down chairs or tables during events. 

https://goldenvolunteer.mercyhousing.org/

Maintain the perennial beds and Native plant beds on the golf course; Maintain herb garden; Ability to identify desirable and non-desirable plant species; Available to work from April to November; Ability to work with management and work with and instruct other volunteers

Assist gardeners in the Display Garden, Rose Garden, Idea Garden, the Fountain, Scallop, Dryland, and Rock Gardens and Gold Pond area (working with annuals and perennials). Assist in planting/transplanting, weeding, watering, and grooming plants.

In-kind donations and services are opportunities for you to support Phil’s Friends and help forward our mission to bring hope to those affected by cancer. Here are some ways you can contribute:

Click for the full listing of our: Care Package Needs (including fleece-tie blanket instructions)

Click for the full listing of our: Hope Center/Office Needs

MOST URGENT NEEDS: Fleece Blankets for women, Playing Cards, Travel-sized unscented lotion, and toothpaste. Click here for our AmazonSmile charity wish list. Thank you in advance for your consideration! For questions and other inquiries, please contact us.  Donations may be shipped to either Hope Center (click “contact us” for address information).

We have a Wish List of items/supplies that we are in need of on our website www.AlmostHomeKids.org under the tab How to Help as well as on our Almost Home Kids Amazon Baby Registry. We update the list as our needs change. You can also contact us to set up a smaller; more specific Wish List for your group. We can only accept bran new items directly from the store - at this time we cannot accept any items from personal homes. Thank you for your consideration of supporting our mission 'behind the scenes'! Any questions please email Lisa Snow at lsnow@almosthomekids.org

 During the first full week of May - we are celebrate National Nurses Week and we are looking for community members that would like to help us recognize the amazing work our clinical team does by catering a small lunch or dinner for the day and/or night shifts of nurses. Lunch meal would need to feed approximately 10-12 nurses and the evening meal would need to feed 5 people. We also would love to spoil the nurses with small gift cards to local coffee shops or anything else you are able to provide. Please email Lisa at lsnow@almosthomekids.org for more details or to talk about ideas! 

Almost Home Kids is on 2.5 acres of land and we consistently need volunteers that are interested in lending a hand with yard/garden work.  From garden clean up & weeding to watering plants - we need your help!  We are looking for small groups to volunteer for a few hours to help clean up the gardens.  You can also volunteer on your own 1-2 days a week to help us with watering plants from May-September. Please email the Community Outreach Coordinator from our website. Outside projects occur between the months of May & September.

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions... we are screening volunteers that are interested in doing outside garden weeding for us. There is definitely still a need to keep our gardens looking nice so email Lisa Snow if you are interested in giving us an hour or two doing garden clean up.  Lsnow@almoshomekids.org

Thanks !!!

Any appropriate children's board games, card games, coloring books/crayons/markers, and other toys that may be helpful in a counseling office.

Master's Touch Men's Ministry has an ongoing need for personal hygiene items. Items most needed include: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, razors, shaving cream, Ibuprofen/aspirin/Advil/Tylenol, over-the-counter cold remedies (alcohol-free). We will pick up these items or they can be delivered. Please contact Rebecca Monrean for further information at 630-723-3421 or rmonrean@waysidecross.org.

For individuals & corporate volunteers there are many ways to get involved, on campus or at home. Start a Collection Drive or Matching Gifts Program at Work. Become a Mentor. Help our graduates with Recruiting and Job placement. Start a Training Program. Or simply help us with day-to-day maintenance and care for the individuals we serve. Imagine the difference you, a company or an entire organization can make in the life of a person in need.

https://www.waysidecross.org/volunteering-and-corporate-giving/

The amount of new books and baby toys we gift to NICU families each holiday is staggering -- over 2,500 of each every year!  We are constantly looking for ideas and new efforts to obtain more of both.  


Would your company would be willing to host a toy or book drive for LGF?  Please contact Gina.Secrist@LittleGiraffeFoundation.org for more details.

One way to help is our Amazon Wish List!  All items get shipped directly to Little Giraffe Foundation and will help spread some holiday cheer in local hospitals.  One add-on toy can make a huge impact on a tiny preemie's family.  Sharing this link for us however you can would help so much.  Can you share on Facebook?  Or Twitter?  http://amzn.to/1iBZ4yD   Thank you!

We accept donations during regular business hours. Items that will benefit the women and newborns we serve include:

Community Adult Day Center, a respite care, community-based organization located in Downers Grove is seeking a compassionate, team oriented individual to assist adults who require individualized support and care with activities, engaging conversation, and exercise. 

You have talent that is begging to be shared!   Because our seniors love to be engaged, entertained, and motivated you can make a difference in the quality of life of adults with dementia and other physical and mental challenges with your talents.   A wide variety of talents include:

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) exists so families can get better together. Families staying at a Ronald McDonald House are often far from the comforts of home, including freshly prepared meals. Through Meals from the Heart, volunteers provide meals for families, allowing them to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.

Whether you’re looking for a teambuilding activity for colleagues or a fun way to give back with friends, Meals from the Heart is a great way to give families a taste of home.

Head to the RMHC-CNI website for more details, or to sign up for a meal date: https://rmhccni.org/get-involved/meals-from-the-heart/

Meals from the Heart volunteer groups (up to four volunteers per group) handle the meal planning and preparation from start to finish. Volunteers create their menu, purchase all necessary ingredients, and cook their meal in our fully-equipped Ronald McDonald House kitchens.

Top 10 Most Needed Items

We kindly accept new, unused, recently purchased and unexpired items and greatly appreciate environmentally-friendly products.

GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley is looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to volunteer with families and individuals with Down syndrome in an array of capacities.  Whether your interest lies with one-on-one tutoring, helping in the playhouse as a group, or planning events, we need you!

Join us for special events we host throughout the year by being a volunteer

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/genericItemsPage/3N7DEZPJJ559J?pldnSite=1

GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley is in need of the following items:

Administrative needs:

Program Needs:

The new Alive Center in Naperville - merged with NaperBridge - is Naperville's Teen Center!  We offer free drop-in hours for teens Monday - Friday 3 - 6pm. The teens eat a LOT of food so we are looking for donation of fresh or day old food. For example, fruit, granola bars, cheese, yogurt, etc. Thank you for your consideration!

The new Alive Center in Naperville - merged with NaperBridge - is Naperville's Teen Center!  We offer free drop-in hours for teens Monday - Friday 3 - 6pm. Our beautiful art room is popular and always in the need of arts supplies. Thank you for the consideration!

Some supplies we are seeking:

Watercolor paper

Cardstock

Scrapbooking supplies

Paint brushes

Paint

Masking tape

Canvases

Buttons

Beads

Painters tape

Plastic storage bins

Air-dry clay