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Historic Wagner Farm Bonfire and Barndance
The annual Bonfire and Barndance is a fun event for all and includes country music, games, s’mores making and general fun around the farm. Volunteers help with tending the bonfires, handing out s’mores fixings, admissions, set up and clean up. If you’d like to come and enjoy a great evening at the farm and help…
Kids Against Hunger 2019 Exceeds Goal, Producing 100,440 Meals for the Hungry
The VC is grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who showed up on Saturday, March 16 for one of our most meaningful days of service. Tables filled with family, friends old and new, and community groups who helped assemble 100,440 nutritious meals for starving Nicaraguans, which surpassed our 100,000 goal! This is always a fast paced and fun service project that has become an annual tradition!
Looking for Holiday Volunteer Opportunities? Find Them Here!
If you’re hoping to make a difference to someone in need during the holidays, ’tis the season when many of our nonprofit partners are looking for a little extra help. Take a look at our Directory of Holiday Opportunities here — and make sure you visit this page often, as we will be adding new opportunities throughout the holiday season.
Thanks to everyone who helped make Make-A-Difference Day 2014 our most successful ever!
Over 19,000 items were collected for 17 nonprofits, thanks to record-breaking donations, abundant volunteers and a beautiful Fall day. We are grateful to all of the families and groups who donated by the vanload — especially Highcrest Middle School in Wilmette, Crow Island School in Winnetka and the New Trier High School baseball teams. A great community event in every way!
Looking for Young Adult Volunteers or Interns?
If you are a nonprofit recruiting a Summer or Special Project or Gap Year Intern — or high school, college or post-grad student volunteers — click here to add your nonprofit to our 2016 listing of Volunteer & Internship opportunities for young adults. This listing will be featured on our website very soon.
This Year’s Recognition Event Featured an Inspiring Group of Volunteers Who Are Making a Difference in Our community
Join us at this year’s celebration of 4 amazing local volunteers. We’re taking the stage at the historic Wilmette Theater to recognize our honorees with a lively and entertaining evening that will inspire and delight. We’re thrilled to be live again, but if you’re not comfortable attending in-person, you can also sign up to receive a professional video of the event. Continue Reading for more details about the event, our honorees and how to register.