Volunteer Opportunities

2022 Adaptive Tennis Program

Tennis Instruction is provided for beginner, intermediate, and tournament level players who are ambulatory (standing) or use a manual or power chair.  In wheelchair tennis, the only rule change is that…

2022 Wheelchair Classic Tennis Tournament

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Chicago Wheelchair Classic Tennis Tournament hosted at the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center! The tournament will start on Saturday, October 15th in the afternoon and the matches go…

2022-23 Adaptive Yoga Program

Thank you for your interest in volutneering for GLASA’s adaptive yoga program! Yoga classes will be held throughout the year from 6:15-7pm. Volunteers are needed to assist with transporting any…

2022-23 GLASA Falcons Sled Hockey Program

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the GLASA Falcons Sled Hockey Program! Practices are held at Hot Shot Ice Areana on Sundays from 3-5pm. Just as in ice…

2022-23 Goalball Program

Goalball is a Paralympic sport designed specifically for athletes with a visual impairment.  Players compete in teams of three, throwing a ball that has bells embedded in it down the…

2022-23 Power Soccer Program

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for GLASA’s Power Soccer Program! Practices will be held from 7:30-9:00pm at Glenview Community Center, with additional time before and after practice for volunteers. Volunteers…

2022-23 Wheelchair Basketball Program

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for GLASA’s wheelchair basketball program! The GLASA G Cats have both competitive prep and varsity teams and compete throughout the Midwest. The game is played in a gymnasium on a…

Rainbows for All Children

We have a desperate need for a weekly or bi-monthly volunteer to help with accounting and financial reporting.

Northwestern Settlement

ASC’s Auxiliary Board focuses on strengthening the long-term viability of ASC. Two areas of focus include audience development and fundraising. Each year the Board operates a matching grant campaign and…

Northwestern Settlement

Adventure Stage Chicago’s Trailblazers ensemble is a FREE and unique mentoring program that places young people (9-16) with mentors who are professional theater artists. Student participants guide the program’s content…

Building Peaceful Bridges

Volunteers may write, research, and participate in meetings regarding immigration policy changes/improvements. We are looking for someone to manage this program. Name of Nonprofit: Building Peaceful Bridges Location: Glenview

Northwestern Settlement

Each day, 200 Rowe Elementary scholars attend Northwestern Settlement’s After School program. Opportunities are available (and welcomed!) for volunteers to host various activities to engage our scholars. Past clubs have…

GCE Lab School Chicago

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision support and guidance for students. Volunteers are expected to know and enforce GCE’s Code of Conduct and help to provide a…

GCE Lab School Chicago

The purpose of this position is to provide academic support for students. Tutors provide our students structured time to develop, enhance, and reinforce core STEM, literacy, research, and communication skills….

New Trier Township Social Services

Oversee agencies that serve the community in broad areas that include Youth Drop-In Services, Counseling and Emotional Well-Being, Senior Services, Crisis Intervention, and others

Alternative and Holistic Medicine Therapist

Help us provide holistic therapies that complement current medical treatments at our Center, Health Fairs and the VA Hospitals. Location: Skokie

Kohl Children's Museum

  Mentor “future” artists in our Art Studio by helping children with their engaging projects, setting up new activities, and prepping materials for their projects. Seeking individuals with past experience working…

Art Impact Project

Volunteers needed to serve as Art Advocates, working directly with our participants at one of several sites around Chicago. Volunteer once or twice a year for specific project that we…

The Douglas Center

Can you color, paint, draw or enjoying helping those that do? You don’t need to be an artist for this opportunity! We are seeking volunteers to assist with participants in…

Arts of Life North Shore

The Arts of Life continually creates an environment that is trusting, nurturing, and respectful. We are all equals in this space and should be given the most respect possible. We…

Evanston School Childrens Clothing Association (ESSCA)

Assist families in selecting appropriate clothing from ESCCA’s clothing list at the Clothing Center.

Fred Outa Foundation

  Assist with fundraising events, passing out flyers, etc.

Fred Outa Foundation

Help write grant proposals to fund food, medicine and school supplies for orphans in Kenya.  

ChildServ

Become a foster parent and give a child a home.  

SitStayRead

Become a part of the group which develops and leads the strategic visions of SitStayRead by join our Board of Directors. SitStayRead’s Board is a body of elected/appointed members that…

North Shore Senior Center

Volunteers are needed at the Northfield and Evanston locations to assist seniors apply for entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs and other programs. …

Bernie's Book Bank

Bernie’s Book Bank offers volunteers drop-in and scheduled group sessions Monday through Saturday, weekly. Volunteers sort, sticker and package books for distribution to the 75,000 at-risk children that we serve. …

ChildServ

Join the Auxiliary Board to help fundraise and grow awareness about ChildServ

Career Resource Center

Position The Board will support the work of CRC and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by CRC’s chief executive officer (CEO), the Board-CEO relationship…

Families Helping Families Chicagoland

We are looking for a new board member to join our charity.  You must have good admin skills and time planning skills. You must be able to attend monthly board…

Samaritan Counseling Center

We are looking for Board members committed to our mission of serving those in need through organizational leadership.

Warming House Youth Center

WARMING HOUSE YOUTH CENTER Board Member Responsibilities   Since 1971, The Warming House Youth Center has served local youth as a drop-in Center.  Located in Howard Park in Wilmette, the…

Bodyworks for Vets

We achieve our mission by going out in the community to reach out to Veterans. With the support of our Volunteer therapist, we are able to provide our services at…

Bodyworks for Vets

We support our mission by going out in the community to reach out to Veterans. With the support of our Volunteer therapist, we are able to provide our services at…

Building Peaceful Bridges

Volunteers may help collect, sort, and deliver food, clothing, furniture and household items for refugee families. We are also looking for someone to manage this program. Name of Nonprofit: Building…

Chicago Chess Center

Care Companions visit with patients and families and provide an extra layer of support through simple conversation, playing a game, watching television, etc. They volunteer at the Care Centers or…

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we can put on super fun and educational programming like our upcoming Mini Monsters football clinic. We’d love for you to join us!Email us for…

Clearbrook

Take A Break Program- Volunteer Driven for 20+ Years Clearbrook’s Take A Break Program offers two types of respite: one is site-based, which takes place once a month for three…

Chicago Chess Center

CNA Assist Volunteers are paired with a Certified Nursing Assistant and help with a patient’s “activities of daily living,” such as feeding, bathing, changing linens, etc. Specialized training is provided…

Waukegan to College

If you want to guide a student, help them envision their future, and realize their college dreams, coaching may be for you. Each coach will be paired with a student…

Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage

Although the Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage Sale has a long history of contributing to the community, many people may not know about it, so we would like to develop a…

Go Green Winnetka

Go Green Winnetka’s Communications Team is calling for volunteers to assist us in growing our influence and promoting sustainability in Winnetka and beyond. Specific strengths would be an aptitude for…

Executive Service Corps of Chicago

ESC is recruiting senior-level leaders in the business, nonprofit and public agency and professional sectors to join our members corps as consultants and/or coaches.  Qualified candidates should have 20+ years…

Center for Enriched Living

The Center for Enriched Living exists so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life. We…

Wings Program, Inc .

  Staff Partner: Safe House Advocate   Location: WINGS Domestic Violence Safe Houses, which are in an undisclosed location in the Northwest Suburban area and Midway Airport area.   Time:…

Learning Bridge Early Education Center

Our Philanthropy department (one person) is in great need of a detail orientated person who has great computer skills for data entry and organization.  The position requires a 3 month…

Kohl Children's Museum

Data Management Specialist Volunteer:  Do you have good computer skills, especially with Blackbaud’s application?  We need volunteers to help us with entering various data into our computer systems.  Volunteers will work…

Building Peaceful Bridges

Volunteers may assist with writing our digital publications which include: Quarterly reports, informational newsletters (e.g. Did You Know?), event announcements, and presentations. Name of Nonprofit: Building Peaceful Bridges Location: Glenview

North Shore Exchange

North Shore Exchange, the award-winning, nonprofit luxury resale shop, is opening a third location in the Old Orchard Shopping Center on June 1! Our first two locations, in Glencoe and…

CJE SeniorLife

If you have a certified therapy dog (or want more information), we invite you to join our Dog Pals program. You will visit residents in our CJE SeniorLife buildings. This…

Habitat for Humanity Lake County

General Job Description A scheduling coordinator is similar to a front desk receptionist. You will speak with donors; manage emails and schedules for daily pickups while maintaining an accurate log/filing…

Wings Program, Inc .

EBay Volunteer Age:  Volunteer must be over 18 years of age Time:   Most volunteers come for 2 to 4 hours at a time.  All volunteering schedules are made in advance….

Northwestern Settlement

Volunteers assist preschool teachers and children ages 2-5 in small group program segments in literacy, art, science, story time, blocks, computer time, and meals. Extra hands are always help, and…

Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage

Electronics Recycler Despite our attempts to be clear about what can be donated, Rummage often receives electronics that cannot be sold at the sale, and need to be recycled. We…

World Relief Chicago

 To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to chicagointernships@wr.org.  Length of Opportunity: 1 Semester, Summer, or Full Academic School Year, 15 – 40 hours, unpaid…

Rainbows for All Children

We have an ongoing need for volunteers to help with special events and special projects.

Ten Thousand Villages

Building Peaceful Bridges

Volunteers may assist by organizing our quarterly education events (e.g. Learning Luncheon and Book Club), mentoring events (e.g. Family Fun Day), speaking events, and our Annual Event. Name of Nonprofit:…

Waukegan to College

Waukegan to College is planning “friend raising” events and could use your help making these fun and inspiring.  Planners will work with staff and board to plan event agendas, decorations,…

Chicago Humanities Festival

Volunteers assist with crowd management, ushering, ticket scanning, and other audience services tasks for each of our events, all year round. Our volunteers are the front line of events, interacting…

Families Helping Families Chicagoland

We are looking for individuals who can work as part of a team to help with events.  

The Winnetka Club

The Winnetka Club is seeking a part-time Executive Director. Job description below. Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter to execdir@thewinnetkaclub.org.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION The Executive Director…

North Shore Exchange

North Shore Exchange, the award-winning, nonprofit luxury resale shop, is opening a third location in the Old Orchard Shopping Center on June 1! Our first two locations, in Glencoe and…

GCE Lab School Chicago

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision support and guidance for students as they travel with their academic classes on weekly field trips. Volunteers are expected to know…

Financial and Sales Manager for New Mental Health Venture

Manage budget, finances and sales Assist Executive Director and Creative Design Director/Social media manager as needed Provide Customer support Requires knowledge of Excel, Mail Chimp, Facebook

North Shore Senior Center

Fitness Center volunteer needed to assist clients at the North Shore Senior Center Fitness Center.  Answer phone inquiries, provide info to members/guests about services and costs and assist trainers as…

Kohl Children's Museum

Be one of the friendly faces that help enhance guest’s experiences, and learning through interaction in our Museum exhibits. Assist the Museum staff by ensuring a safe and clean environment…

A Just Harvest

Unfortunately, at this time, due to COVID-19, we are not utilizing any new volunteers.

Northwestern Settlement

The Food Pantry provides neighbors access to fresh produce, poultry and meats, and non-perishable food items, as well as basic household/furniture items, hygiene necessities and articles of clothing. Neighbors can…

Food Pantry Food Drives

Our Food Pantry doesn’t currently need volunteers — but we are always seeking individuals and groups willing to lead food collections at local grocery stores, parties, events, and local businesses…

New Trier Township Social Services

  The Township is looking for two hours, one day per week for six weeks* at our FOOD PANTRY.  You pick the day of the week and time slot: from…

North Shore Senior Center

Make phone calls to a senior in his/her home a few times each month. Engage in conversation and activities such as games, projects, etc. Make someone’s day, make a friend!…

Lydia Home

We are looking for a few volunteers to serve as administrative support at our front desk. We are hoping to cover a total of 40 hours a week between 9AM-4PM…

Friends of the Green Bay Trail

Volunteers are needed to help raise funds to support the work of  Friends of the Green Bay Trail.

Historic Wagner Farm

Are you interested in farming and gardening? Want to learn to grow and harvest food? Wagner farm is looking for volunteers! Volunteers lend a hand in our Market Garden Monday…

The Sports Shed

We are always looking for people to get involved to help us source quality sports equipment and connect us with sporting goods dealers or manufacturers to acquire uniforms and field…

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

We’re running Girl Scout troops at Fleetwood Jourdain Center in Evanston and need volunteers to help. Generally, meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 4:00 p.m….

Northwestern Settlement

Northwestern Settlement’s senior citizen group, known as the Golden Agers, meet every Friday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm September through May. This group of outgoing and active seniors participate in BINGO…

Waukegan to College

We need experienced help writing applications for grants and scholarships.

Building Peaceful Bridges

The need We are a young 501c3 charity with a big vision.  The Grant Writer will use their evidence-based research, needs-assessment and intermediate to advanced grant-writing skills to establish a…

North Shore Senior Center

Do you have a curious mind? Are you able to access various websites in your search for information, product, location and more? If yes, you might enjoy researching funding sources…

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) will host its Second Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, the Timmy G. Classic, in memoriam of one of GLASA’s longtime wheelchair basketball athletes. Tim was a…

Ten Thousand Villages

CJE SeniorLife

Lead discussions and share your special interests such as books, gardening, sports, art, cooking, card games, etc. We are open to other creative ideas as well. In addition, CJE SeniorLife…

Haven Youth and Family Services

Youth Board Haven offers area youth an opportunity to become more involved. Youth Board members have a chance to develop their leadership skills and help Haven grow as an agency….

World Relief Chicago

  To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to chicagointernships@wr.org.  Length of Opportunity: 1 Semester, Summer, or Full Academic School Year 15 – 40 hours,…

Friends of the Green Bay Trail

Volunteers are needed in summer to  weed and water newly planted areas to enable the young native plants to become established.  Other opportunities include collecting seeds and  planting seedlings and…

A Just Harvest

Volunteers needed in the area of urban agriculture and garden plots, assisting in greenhouse, building and managing Hoop House.

New Trier Township Social Services

Every year we look for motivated high school students who attend public and private New Trier Township schools, to serve on the High School Peer Jury.   juvenile diversion program…

Highland Park Public Library

The Highland Park Public Library is looking for volunteers to assist in processing patron holds. Volunteers participating in this activity will be responsible for calling patrons to let them know…

New Trier Township Social Services

Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago

Volunteers are needed to help pack boxes of kosher holiday meals and deliver them to families in need throughout the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.  Volunteers are needed…

North Shore Exchange

North Shore Exchange, the award-winning, nonprofit luxury resale shop, is opening a third location in the Old Orchard Shopping Center on June 1! Our first two locations, in Glencoe and…

CJE SeniorLife

We are looking for drivers who are willing to consistently deliver meals on weekday mornings. Each route takes approximately two hours. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and auto…

Madonna Mission

Tutors are needed for afternoon homework help for students K-8 (no experience necessary) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4pm – 5:30pm.

Chicago Chess Center

Hospitality Volunteers assist JourneyCare staff with clerical tasks such as answering phones and call lights, faxing important documents, providing tours of the hospice unit, and so on.

North Shore Senior Center

Make a difference in the lives of persons with memory loss by interacting in the home-like setting of the House of Welcome Adult Day Service Program. (HOW). The HOW program…

Reading Power Inc.

So much of the success that children experience in Reading Power is due to the strong relationships that young children form with our tutors. ​ ​Our volunteer tutors and professional staff…

Go Green Winnetka

Along with the growth and outreach that Go Green Winnetka is currently experiencing come additional communications opportunities. Our Communications Committee is currently seeking people to help with: Keeping our Google…

Winnetka Youth Organization

Wings Program, Inc .

Time: Tuesday evenings from approximately 6:00pm to 8:00pm   Commitment: Requires a 12-month commitment to volunteer weekly (with a “substitute” list available for occasional schedule changes). Occasionally there are opportunities…

Glenkirk

We strive to keep all of our homes looking beautiful both inside and out. Each spring we do beautification projects to clear out all of the dead plants from the…

Let’s Do Lunch! Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals

1 in 6 seniors struggles with hunger. You can change that with just 2 hours a week. Meal Delivery Volunteers pick up prepared meals and deliver to seniors and homebound…

North Shore Senior Center

Life Stories is an oral history program where individuals can tell their personal history or stories to a trained interviewer in person or via Zoom. Volunteers needed to interview folks…

North Shore Senior Center

If you enjoy educational seminars dealing with a variety of topics such as politics, travel, health, movies, popular culture and more then consider becoming a program aide.  Volunteers are needed…

North Shore Senior Center

Extroverts wanted! The Lifelong Learning Department is looking for a volunteer to greet clients, answer questions about Lifelong Learning programs and services, provide information about the dept. offerings and Center…

Erika's Lighthouse

Looking for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of teens?   Consider joining our Lighthouse Council, a volunteer group engaged in growing the mission of Erika’s Lighthouse and…

Wings Program, Inc .

    WINGS Volunteer Position Description   Title: Logistic Center Volunteer   Staff Partner: Logistic Center Manager   Location:       WINGS Logistic Center 1265 Oakton St. Elk Grove   Age:…

Reading Power Inc.

Read to three and four-year-olds in their classroom during their one-hour free-choice time. Read to one child at a time, giving them the one-on-one attention, they crave. You will work…

Waukegan to College

Help us with all aspects of our Marketing Communications, including: General Communications Public Relations Website Development Social Media

Kohl Children's Museum

Master Gardener Volunteer: Master Gardeners apply! Come spend some time outside in our beautiful 2-acre nature park!Weekday & Saturday Shifts: Between 10 AM to 5 PM.Sunday Shifts: Between Noon to 5 PM…

Lydia Home

We are looking for volunteers to come alongside us and help serve our children through preparing dinners every week. This is an opportunity for our children to connect and create…

CJE SeniorLife

Unique opportunity to work with residents who have memory issues. Options include but not limited to music, travel or other group discussion topics. Other activities such as hand massage welcome….

New Trier Township Social Services

Review grant proposals from agencies that provide mental health and counseling services to individuals and families in our community.

Lawrence Hall Youth Services

The Right Turn Career-Focused Transition Initiative (Right Turn)TM of Lawrence Hall’s Project Work uses a three-phase career development model to promote the successful transition of Right Turn youth to employment,…

Search, Inc.

Help young adults with disabilities build workplace skills

Building Peaceful Bridges

About us In 2014, two compassionate women from different parts of the world came together to inspire positive actions and peaceful resolutions. Seeds of mutual respect, compassion, and love grew…

A Just Harvest

Currently seeking mentors and Board Members for A Just Harvest.

New Trier Township Social Services

Review grant requests from agencies that serve clients with mental and other disabilities.

Career Resource Center

You can make a difference in a job seeker’s quest for new employment by facilitating an animated exchange of information between groups of 10-20 job seekers. Some will be seasoned…

Wings Program, Inc .

Title: Niles Resale Store Volunteer and Cashier   Staff Partner: Resale Store Manager or Sales Associate   Location:       WINGS Niles Resale Store 8349 W. Golf Rd. Niles, IL  60714…

World Relief Chicago

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to chicago@wr.org.  Length of Opportunity: 1 Semester or Full Academic School Year 15 – 40 hours, unpaid Supervisor:…

Northwestern Settlement

Together with Urban Growers Collective, Northwestern Settlement opened our very own vegetable garden this Spring. The garden is located provides our neighbors, scholars, staff, supporters and volunteers the opportunity to…

Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage

Rummage often receives specialty items which may have significant value to a limited audience. On-line selling can extend our audience and sometimes be better for special or seasonal or bulky…

Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry

The following are some examples of opportunities available at Bonaventure House and The Harbor. Volunteering Reception/Front Desk Office Assistance Tutoring Facility Upkeep Special Events Development Public Relations and Media Internships/Service…

American Red Cross

JOIN OUR TEAM At the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago there are 3,000 active volunteers working day and night throughout northeastern Illinois. Volunteers are 90% of our staff and…

BackYard Nature Center

BackYard Nature Center connects children and adults with the wonders of nature in New Trier Township. The organization provides habitat restoration and educational opportunities at the Skokie Lagoons, local parks,…

Cancer Wellness Center

FLEXIBLE OFFICE VOLUNTEER The Flex. Office Volunteer will welcome individuals to the Cancer Wellness Center

Center for Enriched Living

Whatever your interests, The Center can help you put your time and talents to work in a worthwhile setting that will benefit you and our members! Ways you can volunteer……

Chicago Botanic Garden

BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS Volunteers will welcome and educate our visitors at our new outdoor exhibit Butterflies & Blooms featuring hundreds of butterflies from around the world. Volunteers are stationed at…

Connections for the Homeless

As a volunteer at Connections, you can: Cook breakfast or dinner for the residents at Hilda’s Place Transitional Shelter or make bag breakfasts or bag lunches for our drop in program (use the links to schedule a…

Elyssa's Mission

COMMUNICATIONS Assist in grant writing, constant contact, social media (facebook, blog, web site), public speaking, and writing PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (SOS Signs of Suicide® program) Help Elyssa’s Mission with their program…

Glencoe Public Library

Board Members: GYS is a small teen drop in center located in Glencoe. Currently we are looking for new board members who are interested in helping the teens of Glencoe…

Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence

The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence needs volunteer assistance to successfully reduce gun violence. Volunteer opportunities are available in Chicago and Springfield

Infant Welfare Society of Evanston

Current volunteer opportunities include: Work with children in the classroom Serve on a committee of the board of directors Assist with fundraising campaigns Assist with administrative tasks in the office

Kenilworth Union Church Rummage

Many volunteers are needed to make the Rummage Sale a success. Customers come to this well known sale from all over the Chicago area as well as Indiana

Lambs Farm

If you are interested in getting more information on volunteer activities

Lawrence Hall Youth Services

Volunteer Opportunities include: – Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) – Clerical work – Corporate Volunteer/Service Day – Fundraising activities and special events – Junior Board – North Shore Auxiliary –…

Vitalant Blood Services

CARING FOR DONORS AT BLOOD DRIVES: Help us brighten lives for area patients by providing a positive

McGaw YMCA Project SOAR

Here are some ways you can help: Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Project SOAR Mentoring (1-on-1 mentoring

NAMI Cook County North Suburban

Volunteering for NAMI Cook County North Suburban is an important way to help us end the stigma against people with a mental health condition. The mission of NAMI CCNS is…

North Shore Art League

Be a Part of the League Ð Become a Member: Joining not only helps us to further our goal to enrich the human spirit and lives of those in the…

Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)

Assist NSSRA Recreation Specialists in providing seasonal recreation programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities in a fun, safe environment. Programs include social outings, Special Olympics, fitness programs, music,…

Open Communities

We need YOU… to become a Fair Housing Tester! By becoming a volunteer fair housing tester, you can help us foster a north suburban housing market that’s open to people…

Ongoing Opportunities with Our Place of New Trier Township

Our volunteers help to make Our Place a true community organization. We actively welcome volunteers and believe we can offer a range of opportunities that you will find personally rewarding…

PEER Services

Fundraising for PEER Services is essential as individual giving is down by 63% in 2018-2019. Contact us at jbond@peerservices for more information about how you can help plan an event…

Porchlight Counseling Services

WE DESPERATELY NEED HELP WITH OUR SPRING EVENT!! Are you someone who loves to plan parties? Are you always the one who comes up with creative

Presbyterian Homes

Volunteers work in more than 40 different activity areas

Project Linus

We are always in need of your help to assist us in fulfilling our mission. You can donate home-made blankets by becoming a blanketeer

Refugee One

In-Home youth tutor- Provide homework help and act as a role model for a refugee youth. 2 hours per week, minimum 6 month commitment. Travel to North West side neighborhoods of…

Rotary Club of Winnetka/Northfield

YOUTH EXCHANGE HOST FAMILY The Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club seeks volunteer host families to host it’s foreign exchange student from Turkey in their home for a period of 3-4 months. The…

Shore Community Services

Volunteers are always welcome at Shore. Volunteering provides a way to give back to your community. Your time and talent is special and does make a difference in the lives…

SPARK Chicago

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES: Host a 7th or 8th grader at your workplace to help them set goals and dream big! Spark apprenticeships take place at the workplace 2 hours a week…

VITA at Oakton Community College

Become an ESL Tutor Learn how to teach English as a Second Language and volunteer to teach adults. One on one or small group teaching to help them become more…

Warming House Youth Center

Board Members: Working with our board of directors is a great way to support the youth of our community

Winnetka Community House

Volunteers welcome! Board of Governors

Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage

We are constantly in need of volunteers to help orchestrate such a huge fundraising charitable event. Those who have worked a given number of hours can also shop during the…

Women's Exchange

Program Facilitator: Community Outreach And Counseling, family therapy, spirituality. Two hours – weekly

Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U)

MENTOR Provide one-on-one mentoring to Evanston youth

Housing Opportunities for Women

HOW is always looking for individuals interested in making a larger commitment to supporting our work.  There are a variety of ways to make a big impact on the agency…

Holiday Heroes

We are always looking for volunteer groups to help us with our Packing Parties. We will come to your space and bring craft supplies and other materials needed to pack…

CJE SeniorLife

WANTED:  Musicians, vocalists, performers of all kinds are welcome to showcase their talents with CJE SeniorLife. What better way to contribute to our shared community! Individuals and groups are welcome!…

Ten Thousand Villages

North Shore Exchange

North Shore Exchange, the award-winning, nonprofit luxury resale shop, is opening a third location in the Old Orchard Shopping Center on June 1! Our first two locations, in Glencoe and…

Go Green Winnetka

Attend Go Green Winnetka and Village Council meetings

Waukegan to College

Reading is an essential life skill and all of our W2C students will benefit from improving their reading abilities. Read to Achieve takes place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…

The Douglas Center

If you are in school to become a teacher or just enjoy helping people improve their reading skills, this is for you! Many participants at The Douglas Center are at…

CJE SeniorLife

Celebrate Shabbat with our residents in Deerfield.  Volunteers are needed at our Weinberg campus in Deerfield on Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. You will be able to assist…

North Shore Exchange

Passionate about fashion and giving back? Join our growing volunteer team. North Shore Exchange, https://northshoreexchange.org, the award-winning, nonprofit luxury resale shop, is opening a third location in the Old Orchard…

Habitat for Humanity Lake County

General Job Description Directly assist customers, help merchandise the sales floor, and play a vital role in making our retail experience a positive one. Top notch customer service skills are…

Revive Center for Housing and Healing

Thrift store assistance sorting, pricing, and stocking donations. Fund raising event planning and implementation for two annual events. Christmas Basket Program registration volunteers (June) and distribution volunteers (December). Child and…

CJE SeniorLife

CJE SeniorLife, which offers a comprehensive network of programs and services for older adults and seniors, is seeking Russian-speaking volunteers for a variety of roles.

Learning Bridge Early Education Center

We are a 77 year old not for profit early learning center. We have a Board of 16 to 20 critical friends, many have been with us for many years….

Argentium Care

One hour a week can change a senior’s life! Make a difference today! Argentium Senior Connections, Family Service of Glencoe and New Trier Township have partnered to bring Senior Connections…

Service group possibilities — please contact for additional information

We do not have specific volunteer roles at our headquarters in Winnetka at this time but we are always excited to hear how people from the community believe they might…

Highland Park Public Library

Do you like to keep things organized and orderly? Then do we have the job for you. Volunteers engaged in this opportunity will be responsible for sorting recently returned items…

Housing Opportunities for Women

Single-day volunteer opportunities include cleanup days at HOW buildings, assisting with community and client events, and providing expertise in specific areas. Volunteer to lead an enrichment activity such as yoga,…

Sleds Are Coming GLASA Falcons Sled Hockey Exhibition Game

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Sleds Are Coming GLASA Falcons Sled Hockey Exhibition Game at Lake Forest College! Just as in ice hockey, sled hockey is played…

North Shore Senior Center

Need friendly, outgoing individual to work the Social Services/Administration Reception Desk. Greet customers, answer questions, take calls, direct inquiries to staff, assist clients with completing paperwork and more. Warm, inviting…

Evanston School Childrens Clothing Association (ESSCA)

Sort and organize clothing that has been donated at our Clothing Center.

Kohl Children's Museum

Spanish Translator Volunteer: Are you able to translate in Spanish? We are looking for a volunteer to help us with translation at our various Focused Field Trips (FFT) and at our…

Beacon Place

Are you unable to commit to a weekly or regular volunteer schedule but still want to have a chance to help the Beacon Place kids and families? Consider volunteering to…

Kohl Children's Museum

Special Events Volunteer: Be a part of a special event, such as helping us with stuffing envelopes for any of our fundraising events, or helping at the various actual events such…

Warming House Youth Center

We look for new staff members on an ongoing basis.  Staff members must have at least junior standing in college.  We prefer that undergraduate and graduate level students have some…

Summer Intern Working with Adults with Disabilities

Position Overview: Summer Internship About our organization: Our Place of New Trier Township is a community-based program which supports teens and adults with developmental disabilities so that they can live…

Support Team GLASA at the Chicago Marathon

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Team GLASA at the Chicago Marathon! There will be two main locations where we will need assistance from volunteers. A better desciption…

The Sports Shed

The Ambassador Board is a group committed to increasing the Sports Shed’s visibility and impact. The Board will be throwing 4 quarterly social events to help fundraise and connect people…

Waukegan to College

Many W2C students need extra help to succeed in school. If you enjoy helping students learn in subjects ranging from English and math to Spanish and science (even German!) tutoring…

Tutors for our Study Buddies Program

The Study Buddies Program is a free academic-support program designed to help children in grades 1st – 8th with their homework. The children meet twice a week during the school…

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Volunteers: Our partners in the crusade to end blood cancers. Our volunteers make a significant impact while selflessly dedicating their time and talent to achieve our mission. With countless ways…

ChildServ

Speak at a workshop for a youth program. Work with children on early learning skills while their parents attend parenting education programs. Become a one-on-one mentor for a youth or…

SitStayRead

A Book Buddy (BB) is a volunteer without a dog, working with the same small group of children each week for one hour in the Little Buddies program, Tail Blazers…

SitStayRead

A Dog Team (DT) is comprised of a volunter and their SitStayRead-certified reading assistance dog. Dog Teams work with one (or two) kid(s) at a time in either the Little…

Counseling Center of the North Shore

Volunteers are needed to help  sort, greet shoppers and serve as cashiers at the Winnetka Thrift Shop, which provides funding to the Counseling Center of the North Shore.

Volunteer Center Welcomes Additional Board members

Join Us! The operations of the Volunteer Center are supported by an energetic board of directors. This is a working board that is committed to volunteerism, service and making a…

Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage

The Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage Sale has many volunteers working in various departments and capacities, and we would like to be able to communicate with them efficiently. We are looking…

Go Green Winnetka

Participate in local clean-ups and environmental fairs in Winnetka and in conjunction with other area Go Green groups

Historic Wagner Farm

The Wagner Farm Museum, The Heritage Center re-opened on 8/11/20 after being closed for 5 months due to COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, additional safety procedures have been put in place…

Wood Family Foundation

The Pitch In after-school mentoring program is a volunteer-based group mentoring program based in the North Lawndale neighborhood. It offers unique learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth to students…

Good News Partners

Good News Partners is a 501c3, asset based community development nonprofit that houses families experiencing homelessness by providing them with access to an emergency shelter, affordable transitional and permanent housing….

Winnetka Historical Society

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1800s? Do you like games and lively conversation? Are you interested in the history of the North Shore?…

TotalLink2 Community

We help volunteers understand how they can support each person in reaching their personal goals or with participating in community activities. We currently could use support in the following roles:…

Habitat for Humanity Lake County

General Job Description Volunteer is responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse area. General warehouse duties occur within the assigned area of…

Go Green Wilmette

Public Outreach at Markets and Festivals Planners for Annual Fair second Sunday in March Shift Volunteers at Annual Fair second Sunday in March Leaders for Bird or Nature Walks Various…

Hands of Hope

Our volunteer needs include website development and management, social media planning and management, marketing, and technology

eAngel Community

We are seeking a person to oversee the eAngel Community website and need your help.There are no exact hours, so employment will be flexible. The expected responsibilities and listed below….

TotalLink2 Community

Social Programming Support: We are looking for individuals that can offer their time at our weekend programs: Friday Movie Night Girlfriends Group (Saturday Afternoons) Guys Night Out/In (Saturday Nights) Saturday Socials…

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

In partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Volunteers  help distribute fresh food to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Distributions takes place at Kelly Hall YMCA every Tuesday from 7AM-noon….

Winnetka Public School Nursery

Every year in October WPSN hosts a PumpkinFest at the Village Commons. This event is is solely run by volunteers to introduce WPSN to our wonderful community and have the…

WiseUp

Are you interested in helping older adults be able to continue to live independently in their homes and feel connected to the community they live in? If so, we would…

WiseUp

Are you interested in helping older adults be able to live independently in their homes and feel connected to the community they live in? If so, we would love to…

Working Bikes

Volunteering Working Bikes continues to operate today largely through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers.  Individuals and groups looking to lend a hand are always welcomed. There are many ways…

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

VOLUNTEER, COACH, MENTOR or TUTOR At the Y.  There are many ways you can get involved with your local Y: Mentor or tutor a child, Teach computer skills Teach swimming…

Young Professionals Oktoberfest in Chicago

The Young Professionals Board is comprised of a group of young professionals, emerging in their careers in and around the Chicago-land area, who are passionate about raising funds and awareness for…

Warming House Youth Center

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to apply to become a member of the Warming House Youth Leadership Board.  YLB teens are responsible for assisting with fundraising events, doing outreach…