Boccia is a competitive sport for athletes who use a wheelchair. This year, USA Boccia Nationals will host 100 athletes from across the nation. The tournament will take place June 28th through July 1st. Volunteers will be able to select which days, time slots and roles they would like to participate. Roles include, but are not limited to: Line Judges, Scorekeepers, Timers, Lunch support and more! Volunteer for one shift or for the whole tournament! Your time and care are essential toward making the tournament a success. No experience with Boccia? No problem! We will offer training dates to introduce you to the sport prior to the tournament. No experience is necessary, however, we do ask that volunteers be 16 years of age or older. Every volunteer will receive a free t-shirt, lunch and be on the front line for witnessing the next USA Boccia National Champion! Come and see how we roll!

Naperville, IL

6/28/18 9:00 AM +more

Open Food Packing Event for Kids against Hunger Volunteers stand on both sides of a table and put dry ingredients into a plastic bag through a funnel. Then the bags are weighed, sealed and placed into boxes for shipping to Nicaragua and other countries. Volunteers serve for 1 hour starting at either 9:30 and/or 10:45 am on Saturday mornings. Many upcoming dates available. Each volunteer will package $40 to $50 worth of food per session. Volunteers are urged to bring whatever they can toward that cost. Jan15

Roselle, IL

7/7/18 9:30 AM +more

Substitute Drivers Needed One hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! As a Substitute HOME-DELIVERED MEALS Driver you’ll make an important difference in someone’s life by delivering nutritious meals and friendship. Substitute drivers are needed over the noon hour to help with our Meal-On-Wheels routes in Elk Grove and Schaumburg. You will use your vehicle to provide hot meals to home-bound senior citizens. Routes are kept within 5 miles of your location in Schaumburg or Elk Grove Townships. Kenneth Young Center provides community mental health and senior services to the northwest suburbs. Clients and their families come to us in some of their most desperate moments, and we help by providing: Service coordination and in-home services for frail elderly persons. Counseling for adults, children, families. Assessment, stabilization, linkage for adults/children in psychiatric crisis. Treatment, support, and recovery services for those with serious mental illness. Volunteer opportunities. To learn more about us please visit our website at: www.kennethyoung.org

Schaumburg, IL

Through 6/10/19

Volunteer for Little City's Foster Care Family Picnic Join us in celebrating the amazing foster care families of Little City! There are many ways to get involved! Please assist in the the following Volunteer Opportunities! Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 Time: 9:30-11:30 am Location: Wolfe Wildlife Refuge 10670 Laramie Avenue, Oak Lawn IL. PARKING AVAILABLE!

Oak Lawn, IL

6/21/18 9:30 AM

Volunteer for Little City's Foster Care Family Picnic Join us in celebrating the amazing foster care families of Little City! There are many ways to get involved! Please assist in the the following Volunteer Opportunities! Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 Time: 11:00-2:00pm Location: Wolfe Wildlife Refuge 10670 Laramie Avenue, Oak Lawn IL. PARKING AVAILABLE!

Oak Lawn, IL

6/21/18 11:30 AM

Volunteer for Little City's Foster Care Family Picnic Join us in celebrating the amazing foster care families of Little City! There are many ways to get involved! Please assist in the the following Volunteer Opportunities! Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 Time: 11:00-2:00pm Location: Wolfe Wildlife Refuge 10670 Laramie Avenue, Oak Lawn IL. PARKING AVAILABLE!

Oak Lawn, IL

6/21/18 12:30 PM

Provide food, water, and care for farm animals at local historic farm one day a week. Commitment of at least one year, ability to lift 25 pounds, no allergies to mold or dust, comfortable around livestock (previous experience a plus), and ability to work in extreme weather a must. Must be 18 years or older.

Schaumburg, IL

Through 7/31/18

The Bridge Youth & Family Services seeks a professional graphic design volunteer to help with projects throughout the year. Projects include designing save the date cards and invitations for the annual golf outing and gala, our two largest fundraising events. Interested volunteers must have access to their own design programs and be willing to make adjustments to the layout to meet print requirements. The total time commitment varies depending on the project. The Bridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides mental health counseling, crisis intervention and mentoring services to children and families.

Palatine, IL

Through 10/12/18

Our general volunteers help in many ways to keep our shop up and running on a daily basis. This includes assisting customers on the sales floor, and helping to sort donated items as they are received in the shop. We inspect all items for acceptability on our sales floor and place in appropriate categories for further pricing and processing (i.e. women's, children's, toys, books, etc.) Items are sorted, then placed on hangers, ironed, steamed and tagged by size. Out of season items are bagged and stored for pick up. jun14

Rolling Meadows, IL

Through 4/3/19

Bring your smiles and help seniors enjoy a nice lunch time meal and activities. The program's activities include bingo, music, games and presentations on health and nutrition. Volunteers serve lunch, prepare and clean up table and kitchen areas, and check in program participants. In this fast-paced environment volunteer must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 20lbs. Orientation will be provided. A background check is required for all volunteers. Volunteers must be 16 yrs. & older.

Barrington, IL

Through 7/2/19

Be a buddy to an adult with disabilities during evenings and\or weekends. Knowledge of sign language helpful for hearing impaired clients...or learn as you go! Volunteers must be 18 years & older. Orientation will be provided.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/30/19

"My 91 yr old Dad just had first ride last week, what a blessing this group of people are!❤️" Our drivers have been with us for an average of 6 years. Our riders are an average age of 85 and absolutely love our service. Come join us as a driver and help make a difference to seniors in the NW suburbs. We are looking for friendly and patient volunteers to drive area seniors to medical appointments (doctors, dental, etc.). Must have excellent driving skills. Great for stay-at-home moms or dads, retirees and part-time workers. Very flexible schedule, we will work with your available time. Drivers especially needed in Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village & Wheeling. Must be 21 and over.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/16/19

We are in need of someone who can help intermittenly with data entry. This would not be on an on-going basis, but as needed.

Rolling Meadows, IL

Through 4/30/19

Make a commitment to a grove, river, lake, or trail and clean up litter at your adopted site from April thru November. We will help you choose a site and provide an Adopt-A-Site kit with everything you need for your cleanups. Volunteer Type: Individual, Family, Senior (55+), Group, Youth Org Commitment: Long-term Just about anyone can take part: individuals, families, schools, youth groups, civic groups, clubs, organizations, fraternities, and faith groups Conduct at least 8 litter cleanups per year; you will get a recognition sign at the site after a two-month trial period The Forest Preserve District will: * Install an adoption sign at the site * Provide necessary permits and safety information * Provide trash bags and gloves * Offer ongoing access to knowledgeable staff as a resource * Collect and dispose of filled litter bags and other debris cleared from the adoption site Contact us for a list of available sites.

River Forest, IL

Through 11/30/18

For today’s elementary school generation, there has never been a time when email, video conferencing, and text messaging wasn’t the norm. Yet, there’s something to be said for old-school communication and the benefits it had. Join our Pen Pal program to help jump start these students’ enthusiasm for writing and expanding their writing skills. Join a group of volunteers twice a month, from 1:30-2:30 pm, to engage in handwritten communication with elementary school students in one classroom. You will exchange information and ideas with an assigned student based on their teacher's classroom curriculum. All correspondence is supervised by the classroom teacher and the Senior Corps RSVP project coordinator. Refreshments and writing materials provided. Background Checks required.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/30/18

Help with 1 day blood drives held in your community in partnership with businesses and schools. You will be greeting donors, serving refreshments and educating these precious donors on the importance and impact of their donation. Orientation and training is provided.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/14/19

Substitute Drivers Needed One hour a week is all it takes to help an older adult remain independent in their own home! As a Substitute HOME-DELIVERED MEALS Driver you’ll make an important difference in someone’s life by delivering nutritious meals and friendship. Substitute drivers are needed over the noon hour to help with our Meal-On-Wheels routes in Elk Grove and Schaumburg. You will use your vehicle to provide hot meals to home-bound senior citizens. Routes are kept within 5 miles of your location in Schaumburg or Elk Grove Townships. Kenneth Young Center provides community mental health and senior services to the northwest suburbs. Clients and their families come to us in some of their most desperate moments, and we help by providing: Service coordination and in-home services for frail elderly persons. Counseling for adults, children, families. Assessment, stabilization, linkage for adults/children in psychiatric crisis. Treatment, support, and recovery services for those with serious mental illness. Volunteer opportunities. To learn more about us please visit our website at: www.kennethyoung.org

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 6/10/19

Home of the Sparrow's mission is to provide Hope, Opportunity, and Support to Homeless Women and Children as they journey to self-sufficiency. The seven Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores help fund programs offered to our residents and provide a community resource for giving back. Stores are located in Algonquin, Cary, McHenry, Mundelein, Palatine, Third Lake and Woodstock. Choose a location convenient for you. Enjoy working in various departments (apparel, shoes, books, etc.) Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 7:00 and Saturday 10:00 - 5:00.

McHenry, IL

Through 10/19/18

Position: Receptionist/Greeter Purpose/Objective: Assisting the main receptionist in answering and managing incoming phone calls in a timely and efficient manner. Location: Northwest Compass, 1300 W. Northwest Highway, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Responsibilities: Answer incoming phone calls, directing the clients to the correct department, and answering any questions they may have. Must be passionate about our Mission, and be able to be agreeable to our policy and liability terms, and consent for a background check. Qualifications: Must have strong communication and organizational skills, and should be comfortable speaking on the phone. Prior experience working a multi-line phone system is preferred. Time Commitment: As needed on a consistent basis. Flexible days and hours in congruence with normal office hours. Training/Support Provided: Orientation and training will be provided by Administrative Assistant. Supervisor: Maria Rose Gomez, Administrative Assistant.

Mount Prospect, IL

Through 1/20/19

Shelter, Inc., is a child welfare agency serving abused and neglected children and adolescents and at risk families in the community seeks an individual with excellent research and writing skills. To assist in the identification of potential new funding sources, development of funding resources for existing and proposed programs and/or services, collaborating on grant applications to allow the organization to secure funding. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include researching, identifying, developing and responding to grant opportunities. Must be passionate about our mission. Qualifications: Excellent writing and research skills are essential. Must be detail oriented, organized, and have a high level of computer literacy.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 10/5/18

Are you a hostess at heart? Do you like helping others? Cumberland Cafe is looking for servers to help deliver trays to patrons, clear tables, wipe down table and chairs, refill coffee and help maintain cleanliness in the cafe. Volunteers are needed in the morning at 8:00 a.m. or the afternoon at 3:00. Any day(s) of the week would be of great help.

Des Plaines, IL

Through 1/15/19

Volunteer at our Thrift Store, and you will receive training and experience in all areas of Retail Sales. Assist in stocking sales floor, stock rotation, displays and organization of merchandise. Sort and price merchandise in accordance to quality and pricing guidelines. Greet and thank donors and customers for their contributions. Sort donations into various categories according to Community Threads policies and procedures. Operate cash register accurately and efficiently. Report supply needs to manager. Greet and thank donors and customers for their contributions.

Arlington Heights, IL

Through 3/21/19

You will be surrounded by beautiful flowers and enticing fragrances as you assist customers in our Flower Shop. You will be helping with merchandise selections, using the cash register to process payments, answering phones to take orders, delivering flowers to patients, restocking merchandise, and helping with the upkeep of the shop. Opportunities are available Mon-Fri between 9:30am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Park Ridge, IL

Through 12/31/18

Volunteer drivers needed for the Village of Niles's Meals on Wheels Program. Drivers will be assigned one specific day, Monday through Friday. Meals are picked up at 11:00 on your designated day at Bella Terra, 8415 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. All meal recipients live within the Village of Niles. Volunteers deliver meals using their own vehicles. Delivery is estimated to take between 45 minutes and one hour. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and possess a valid driver's license.

Niles, IL

Through 1/3/19

June 23 @ 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Discover how pioneers, like the Kennicott family who settled at The Grove, lived, worked and played. Costumed volunteers will take visitors on a journey to the past with hands-on activities like cooking, candle dipping, pioneer games,wool carding and tinsmithing. Refreshments will be available for purchase. We have two shifts. The first is from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. and the second is from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Glenview, IL

6/23/18 9:00 AM

Volunteers to assist classroom teachers in our childcare and learning center for children age 6 weeks to 6 years old. Volunteers will help to hold the very young children. Volunteers working with the older children will provide extra attention that the classroom teacher cannot provide in group care. This can include, talking, reading, playing games, working on puzzles to enrich the planned classroom activities. Volunteers will not be responsible for cleaning, toileting/diapering, food preparation, and discipline. Volunteers needed between 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. one day a week. Physical is required. Volunteers age 55 and over.

Northbrook, IL

Through 7/24/18

The person in the Design position supports our community with design, branding and information technology needs. This position is a volunteer or unpaid internship position and has flexible hours.

Glenview, IL

Through 6/30/18

Looking for a fun way to spend your summer? The Center for Enriched Living is a social enrichment and skill development community center dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We exist so that people with developmental disabilities can be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life. We have a Summer Camp for teens and young adults, which will run Monday - Friday, June 11th - August 3rd. There are 2 volunteer shifts each day: 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm. Volunteers are required to commit to at least one shift per week for the entire 8 week session (same day and time slot each week). Under the guidance and supervision of staff, volunteers will participate in activities and interact directly with our campers. Activities may include: arts & crafts, swimming, drama, horseback riding, cooking, and community outings. Previous experience with people with disabilities is helpful but not required. The most important quality is a respectful, open, and enthusiastic attitude!

Riverwoods, IL

Through 8/3/18

Meal Delivery Volunteers pick up prepared meals from Evanston Hospital, Three Crowns Park, St. Francis Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital or other food providers and deliver meals to homebound clients residing in Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Skokie, Glenview, Northfield, Northbrook and Waukegan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Report to pick up meals at assigned time Before leaving hospital, check that you have the correct number of meals for clients receiving food that day. Promptly report any problems with order to the Meals at Home office. Notify Meals at Home office is client is unable to receive meal, looks unwell or is in any unsafe conditions. Requirements Drivers must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and insurance. (Runners may be under 21; minors must be accompanied by a registered volunteer parent or guardian.) Must be a driver in good standing with the State of Illinois or issuing state. Must be physically able to get in and out of a vehicle repeatedly and walk short distances. Desire to serve others with respect for people of different backgrounds and abilities. Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public. Respect and maintain confidentiality of Meals at Home volunteers, partners, and donors. Time Commitment Volunteers are expected to complete a minimum of one route per month. Each route takes about two hours or less between 11am and 1:30pm Monday through Saturday.

Evanston, IL

Through 3/13/19

Guests enjoy a brisk run or walk around Old School Forest Preserve then browse sponsor booths and join in the fun & fit activities for the whole family. Volunteers will help with check in, the run/walk, fitness activities, first aid stations, farmyard attractions assistance, food/beer tent and more! Express Interest to get more details. •Snacks, treats & water provided. •A Fun & Fit t-shirt will be gifted to you as a thank you if you sign up before May 29th.

Libertyville, IL

6/23/18 8:00 AM

The 31st Annual Community Paint-A-Thon is recruiting volunteer painters for Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, (rain date will be set for the following week by the house team leader you are assigned). Corporate paint day is Friday, September 14, 2018. Training dates and paint pick up are August 15th and 22nd. Volunteers must sign up before July 1, 2018. This is a great event for your corporate, community, youth or church group to participate in, open to individuals too. Be a part of this heartwarming community event and join in the fun to paint the homes of low income area seniors, veterans and/or disabled in the NW Suburbs, who cannot paint their homes themselves. Typical group sizes can range from 10 - 25 volunteers. Volunteers must be 14 years & older. All supplies are provided. Contact for details or check out our website link https://www.handsonsuburbanchicago.org/Paint-A-Thon

Through 6/29/18