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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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Hilltop Reading Buddies
Hilltop Elementary School
United Way needs volunteers (either as individuals or teams) to spend 30 minutes a week reading to an individual child or to a small group of elementa... read more
Charity Bike Ride Volunteer Crew
America the Beautiful - Ride for Unity
The 1st Annual America the Beautiful -Ride for Unity is quickly approaching, and we need volunteers to help make it a success! The Ride for Unity ... read more
Supply Drive for Project BackPack
United Way of Elgin
Project Backpack is an annual event that provides local students with the supplies they need to start off the school year right. Each eligible child ... read more
Food Sort & Pack
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Volunteers can help us sort and pack food for distribution to our network partners, including food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens in northern Il... read more
Website design and maintenance
Hilltop Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School is seeking an experienced individual or small group to update and maintain the school's website. This opportunity is perfec... read more
Elementary School Library Assistant
Hilltop Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School is looking for someone to help our librarian in all aspects of the job. This includes reading to students, checking in and ... read more
Available Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday |
Meeting Frequency: Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Garden Greeter at the Fabyan Japanese Garden
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley is looking for volunteers for the Fabyan Japanese Garden in Geneva. The one acre Japanese Garden is located wi... read more
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Available Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
Meeting Frequency: Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Docent
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
Looking for a way to contribute to your community? Volunteer with Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley at the Fabyan Villa Museum within the Fabyan... read more
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Available Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
Meeting Frequency: Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Museum Docent
Elgin History Museum
The Elgin History Museum is home to the Elgin Area Historical Society and is full with exhibit spaces relating to the exciting history of Elgin. The b... read more
Volunteer to Help Homeless Animals
Anderson Animal Shelter
Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin cares for approximately 2500 animals per year. On any given day we house and care for approximately 50 dogs and... read more
Reading Buddies - Lowrie Elemenetary
United Way of Elgin
United Way needs volunteers (either as individuals or teams) to spend 30 minutes a week reading to an individual child or to a small group of preschoo... read more
Reading Buddies - Hillcrest Elementary
United Way of Elgin
United Way needs volunteers (either as individuals or teams) to spend 30 minutes a week reading to an individual child or to a small group of kinderga... read more
Reading Buddies - Huff Elementary
United Way of Elgin
United Way needs volunteers (either as individuals or teams) to spend 30 minutes a week reading to an individual child or to a small group of preschoo... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly |
Desired Ages: Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Coffee Clerk
Provena St. Joseph Hospital
Join our team of happy, helpful volunteers as we prepare and serve coffee, tea, smoothies, and specialty drinks at BrewStir's, our hospital coffee sho... read more
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Available Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly |
Desired Ages: Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Gift Shop Clerk
Provena St. Joseph Hospital
Join our team of volunteers in our bright and beautiful gift shop. Job includes assisting customers with selection and purchase of gifts, cards, flowe... read more
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Available Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: One-Time |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Small Groups (2-10) |
Suite Painting Project
Well Child Center
We have suites at our facility at 620 Wing Street that need to be painted. We have the paint and supplies. Just need the help! ... read more
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Available Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Occasional, Weekly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
From Training to Answering phones
Training Institute of Elgin
We have several opportunities for volunteer workers. Answering phones, helping consumers fill out forms, training users on computer applications, and ... 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 |
Become a Literacy Tutor
The Literacy Connection
The Literacy Connection needs volunteers to tutor adults in Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL). If you are at least 18 years old, c... read more
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Available Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly, Monthly |
Desired Ages: Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Patient and Bereavement Care Volunteers
Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice
Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is a unique community based and community funded volunteer hospice organization commited to providing quality hospice and... read more
Food Pantry Distribution and Sorting
Food For Greater Elgin
Join a food distribution team or volunteer during flexible times. Our Group Volunteer Program involves your company, organization or church in our mis... read more
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Available Days: Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly, Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Reading Buddies - Illinois Park Center for Early Learning
United Way of Elgin
United Way needs volunteers (either as individuals or teams) to spend 30 minutes a week reading to an individual child or to a small group of preschoo... read more
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Available Days: Friday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly, Monthly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Reading Buddies - Elgin Child and Family Resource Center
United Way of Elgin
United Way needs volunteers (either as individuals or teams) to spend 30 minutes a week reading to an individual child or to a small group of preschoo... read more
Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver
The Salvation Army Golden Diners
Volunteers will work closley with our Site Manager to put together bags of food in which the volunteer will help distribute the meal to the homebound ... 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
Intake Specialists, Administrative/Secretarial Assistants, Interpreters, Special Projects
Administer Justice
Intake Specialists - Meet and greet clients, help them complete forms, set appointments. Interpreters-help Spanish speaking clients by translating for... read more
Transportation - Drive a Senior
Senior Services Associates, Inc.
You can make a big difference in a seniors life. Seniors that are no longer able to drive depend on volunteers willing to help. It doesn’t take long... read more
Meal Delivery Person/Congregate Server
The Salvation Army Golden Diners
Looking for volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Kane or McHenry County. We have several sites to choose from. We also have congregate ... read more
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Available Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
Meeting Frequency: Weekly |
Desired Ages: Young Adults (18-26), Adults (27-54), Seniors (55+) |
Best For: Individuals |
Habitat ReStore Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity Nothern Fox Valley
Assist customers with new and used building materials, appliances and furniture. Proceeds of these sales go to build houses for Habitat for Humanity N... 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
Reruns, Too/Resale Shop
Community Crisis Center
Accept donations, assist customers, and organize merchandise. All proceeds to benefit the Community Crisis Center.... 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
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
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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
Elgin Child and Family Resource Center
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
