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Partner agencies and local non-profits have added their opportunities to the site. Either search for a volunteer opportunity based on your availability and what you are looking to do, or browse all of the opportunities below. "Read more" about an opportunity to sign up online. Thank you for giving your time.
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Day of Caring Food Drive
United Way of Elgin
Help with the Day of Caring! We are collecting food for 7 area pantries, including Centro de Informacion, Community Crisis Center, Interfaith Food Pan... read more
Interpreters needed
Administer Justice
Administer Justice is a non-profit organization that provides free legal, financial and help to resolve tax problems with the IRS to low income indivi... read more
Food Sorting and Distribution
The Salvation Army
Sort,pack and distribute food to needy families. Weekly mass food distribution every Friday.... read more
Homework Help, Art Projects, Fitness for Kids
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin
The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin offers after-school and summer programs for at-risk youth. From 2pm - 6pm the Club needs volunteers to help with homew... read more
Reruns, Too/Resale Shop
Community Crisis Center
Accept donations, assist customers, and organize merchandise. All proceeds to benefit the Community Crisis Center.... read more
Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Occasional, Weekly, Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Lobby Assistant
Community Crisis Center
Assist mornings in the lobby by greeting guests, filling food bags, handing out coats, hats, gloves and diapers. Providing a much needed smile!... read more
Food Courier
Community Crisis Center
Two or more volunteers needed to pick up food donations at local restaurants and deliver to the Crisis Center. Food is then sorted, labeled and given ... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Occasional, Weekly, Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Information and Referral
Community Crisis Center
Assist with updating an information and referral web-based guide - projects include database entry, calling agencies for information, or writing copy.... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Occasional, Weekly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals, Small Groups (2-10) |
Tutor Elementary Students
The Salvation Army
Help struggling elementary school aged youth with their reading, writing, and math school work. ... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Monthly |
Desired Ages: Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
United Way Impact Council Member
United Way of Elgin
United Way of Elgin’s Impact Councils are seeking individuals interested in sharing their expertise with like-minded individuals working together to c... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Occasional |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Run Crafts and Projects for Disabled Clients
Association for Individual Development
AID is looking for individuals to lend their professional experience in areas of cooking, arts & crafts, science projects, gardening, home economics a... read more
Volunteer at Emergency Shelter
PADS of Elgin, Inc.
Volunteers are needed to help operate emergency shelter for homeless in the Elgin area. Duties include distributing linens and food, helping check gu... read more
ReStore Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
ReStore is a Habitat owned resale warehouse that accepts donated building and construction materials and sells them to the public. All proceeds go int... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Volunteer Tutor
The Literacy Connection
Looking for something meaningful to do which takes only a small amount of time each week? Become a volunteer tutor for The Literacy Connection, an org... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Classroom Assistant
One Hope United
Duties: Read to children in small groups; be an extra set of hands to tie shoes, hold hands, an extra set of arms to give hugs; listen to children whe... read more
Outside Clean Up
Renz Addiction Counseling Center
Renz Center provides prevention and treatment services related to alcohol, drugs and gambling. We have a "campus" that includes two buildings, a volle... read more
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Available Days: Saturday, Sunday |
Meeting Frequency: Occasional |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals, Small Groups (2-10) |
Beautify a Child Care Center
One Hope United
We have several building projects that could be accomplished during weekend hours. These projects include painting of classrooms and hallways, general... read more
