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The Volunteer Center (VC) helps residents and service groups of all ages and abilities in the New Trier Township, the North Shore and greater NE Metro Chicago area find volunteer opportunities or participate in Days of Service with 501(C)(3) nonprofit partner organizations.

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Saturday, April 12

5th Grade Saturday of Service

 5th Graders in New Trier Township, join the Volunteer Center Junior Board for a morning of service.

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The Volunteer Center (VC) assists residents and service groups of all ages and abilities in New Trier Township, the North Shore, and the greater NE Metro Chicago area find volunteer opportunities or participate in Days of Service with 501(C)(3) nonprofit partners. Additionally, we provide essential support to 160 nonprofit partners.

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Looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity? Hoping to connect with a nonprofit for a longer term commitment? Search our network of 110+ nonprofits to find the right fit for you!

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Spotlight of the Month

Fill a Heart 4 Kids: Bringing Hope to Vulnerable Children


Fill a Heart 4 Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to providing love, care, and essential resources to homeless, foster, and at-risk children. Through hands-on service projects, volunteers help create meaningful change by assembling care packages, backpacks with school supplies, hygiene kits, and comfort items. These simple but impactful gestures remind children that they are valued, supported, and not forgotten.

What makes Fill a Heart 4 Kids unique is its flexibility in volunteering. Individuals, families, and groups can participate in service projects from home or at the organization’s Lake Forest location. Whether it's decorating encouragement cards, assembling snack packs, or organizing donations, volunteers of all ages can find a way to contribute.

By mobilizing the community, Fill a Heart 4 Kids ensures that children facing adversity have the tools they need to feel safe, nurtured, and empowered. The organization’s mission is rooted in the belief that small acts of kindness can make a lasting impact on a child’s life.

For those looking to make a difference, Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides the perfect opportunity to bring hope and comfort to children who need it most. Get involved today and help change a child’s future.

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Volunteer Center Newsletters

By Bridget Lewis January 21, 2025
MLK Day of Service 2025 A Record Breaking Success!
Volunteers Decorating a homeless warming/drop-in shelter
December 10, 2024
Support the Volunteer Center This Giving Season!
A group of people are working in a kitchen preparing food in paper bags.
By Bridget Lewis November 12, 2024
The Volunteer Center has so much to be grateful for.

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