HandsOn Suburban Chicago

Mature individual needed for clerical office work for Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Volunteer must have a good grasp of Microsoft Office, including Excel and knowledge of merging data for mailing labels and letters. Other duties include data entry and handling referral calls and tracking. Days and hours are flexible.

Arlington Heights, IL

School is starting and the weather will be turning. The Closet has lots of community donations that need to be sorted. Please help PATH sort through the many donations received by the community. Tasks include sorting through donations, replenishing clothing racks in specific locations, and straighten up rooms. You must be able to lift a kitchen size bag filled with clothing. Where: Community Resource Center 1585 N Rand Road Palatine, IL 60074 When: Wednesday August 12 from 9am-11am. Available spots: 6 - high school and up You will be contacted by Jenny, our coordinator after you express interest.

Palatine, IL

Volunteers are needed for packing and handing out food to seniors that come to the center to pick it up, or to other volunteers that deliver to those in need of delivery. It is a weekly opportunity to help a senior in need. When: Weekly on Wednesdays starting 8/5/20. Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. We are looking for two volunteers through the end of September. This opportunity replaces our senior lunch program that used to take place at the library.

Des Plaines, IL

School age kids in need of new socks and underwear for the new school year. Please consider donating sizes 4-18 for boys and girls NEW underwear and socks for elementary to high school students. Boys underwear should be boxers or boxer briefs only. Girls underwear can be all kinds, briefs only for little girls. Boys socks no-show to crew sizes, black is often requested. Girls socks no-show to ankle styles. Donations can be dropped off between 9am-3pm Monday-Thursday at the Community Resource Center at 1585 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL Masks must be worn in building.

Palatine, IL

Join us and help provide local seniors with window washing, light yard work, and other tasks to help them maintain their independence in their homes and prepare for fall. We will meet at designated location in Des Plaines and then travel to seniors homes in the surrounding area for service. Great opportunity for families, church groups, schools, or individuals wanting to give back to their communities and local seniors.

Des Plaines, IL

Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:30 am - 12:00 pm to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Drivers will pick up the meals at the Palatine senior center and deliver to clients within Palatine Township. Meals are delivered hot and ready-to-eat. Volunteers must be 18 years & older. The Senior Center operates seven different routes within Palatine Township. Volunteers choose which day is most convenient. Each route has between eight to twelve meals to be delivered.

Palatine, IL

Lambs Farm has just opened and already are receiving generous donations to our Thrift Shop. We need help sorting, labeling & organizing, etc! You can help any time frame between 10 am - 4 pm daily ~ just let us know what works best for you! SAFETY ASPECT: We are currently having these volunteers help out in the Visitors Center (which is closed to the public) and are safely distant from anyone else. We have all the safety precautions in place so you can help without worry.

Libertyville, IL

Habitat for Humanity Social Media Volunteer Set your own hours and days to help Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley reach more people through social media. We are seeking a creative, forward-thinking and organized social media volunteer. We are looking for a volunteer proficient with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. who can bring our social media presence to the next level. Volunteering can be done remotely or in our Elgin office at 56 S. Grove. Responsibilities: Strategize, develop and write online content; get approvals and schedule posts Publish and share content daily (original text, images, videos, events, news) Ensure posts and messages positively promote the organization to the public Build meaningful connections and encourage community involvement through dialog and messaging Collaborate with construction, family services, resource development, volunteer, ReStore and other departments to manage organizational messaging and promotions to increase reach Website management, search engine optimization, and Google Ads Required Skills: Experience in social media and digital marketing Strong written communication skills Strong familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) Helpful but not required: Understanding of social media metrics; able to interpret the results and take action to increase effectiveness of social media campaigns

Elgin, IL

Help staff our annual Golf Outing fundraiser! We need volunteers to help with registration, fun games at holes, traffic direction. Dress code: Knee-length shorts or pants (no jeans), no tank tops, no flip-flops Two shifts: 9:30am-5:30pm (morning registration, golf games) 3:30pm-7:30pm (dinner registration, traffic control)

Inverness, IL

School may look a little different this fall, but one thing remains the same...kids in Shelter's programs still need school supplies to get the year off to a good start. Sign up to provide a backpack to kids! Purchase a backpack from a store of your choice and a $35-$50 gift card from Target or Walmart. Express Interest to receive donation process information. No-contact drop off will be available. All contributions must be received by August 7! We will be collecting backpacks for the following: PreK - 3rd Grade (Backpack + $35 gift card) 4th Grade - 8th Grade (Backpack + $35 gift card) High School - College (Backpack + $50 gift card)

Arlington Heights, IL

Home of the Sparrow is in need of volunteers to help with seasonal projects at our shelter and our 26 affordable housing units across McHenry County and Northern Illinois. These volunteer opportunities include yardwork, power washing and staining, interior and exterior painting, and general maintenance needs. After you Express Interest below, you will be sent an online application to complete.

McHenry, IL

Lambs Farm is open! We want to begin sprucing up our grounds with general landscaping (weeding, trimming, raking, deadheading plants, watering, whatever the need is!) beginning in the front of the Farm so that we look presentable and inviting to our supporters that are returning! If you are able to bring a pair of gardening gloves with you I'll make sure to get you set up with gardening tools you can borrow and an area to start helping at the front of the Farm! You can help any time frame between 8 am - 4 pm daily. Express Interest below and I'll contact you about what day and time you can help. SAFETY ASPECT: We will make sure you are in an outdoor area to yourself or if you bring a friend or two you can still help while social distancing - there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the sunshine and nature while helping us!

Libertyville, IL

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley has a ReStore in Elgin and Arlington Heights. We need an individual that is familiar with Search Engine Optimization to help with the Google ads grant. This activity does not have to be done on site at either ReStore.

Elgin, IL

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for sorting and pricing donated merchandise. Some shelving needs to be assembled and then filled with that priced merchandise. Sign up to volunteer and see the newest Chicagoland ReStore before opening. No volunteers under 16, please. Upon your arrival we will: Get Registration information to be able to keep in touch; Ask for a brief health screening, Take your temp with touch-free thermometer Have you sign an Waiver of Liabillity Face covering is required. We are practicing ‘social distancing’. Habitat ReStores sell new and gently used building materials, appliance and furniture to the public at greatly reduced prices. The profit dollars from the sales of these donated items go to build and repair homes in our local communities. Express Interest below to receive registration details.

Arlington Heights, IL

Hanul Family Alliance is looking for volunteers in the Lake County area this summer: Every Wednesday starting 6/17 Help pack and distribute senior food boxes from Hanul's Lake Office Up to three volunteers Must have practiced safe social distancing and quarantining measures for the past two weeks Volunteer schedule: Wednesdays on the first and third week of the month: 11 AM - 2 PM June: 6/24 July: 7/1 & 7/15 August: 8/5 & 8/19 Wednesdays on the second and fourth week: 9 AM - 1 PM June: 6/17 July: 7/8 & 7/22 August: 8/12 & 8/26

Buffalo Grove, IL

Purpose/Objective: To provide an opportunity to the unemployed or underemployed clients in our Career Coaching Program to fine tune their job interviewing skills and practice how to represent themselves in a professional manner. Responsibilities: To work directly with clients and provide candid feedback on their performance and professionalism. 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: Previous human resources experience required. Volunteer should be someone who is innovated, project orientated, has good communication skills. An ideal volunteer would have a basic understanding of the potential barriers that may exist for underserved populations and can be patient, and dependable. Volunteer must be able to provide own transportation. Coaching can be conducted remotely/virtually if needed. Time Commitment: Long term commitment preferable. A requirement of two times a month for two hours. Days and times are flexible. Training Required: Orientation and training will be provided.

Mount Prospect, IL

As we start to re-open our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores and Community Threads, we will need volunteers to help with sorting and organizing donation items. Community Threads is an upscale thrift store selling quality goods at low prices to customers who rely on thrift to stay out of poverty. Store profits go to help homeless women and children and the abused. You will also be part of an important recycling and conservation effort by keeping used goods out of our overflowing landfills. We also support local animal shelters and libraries. We have positions for all levels of physical capability and want your time serving to be enjoyable and well spent. Positions available include: Donation Sorter, Donation Receiver, Donation Pricer, eBay Lister, Electronics Tester, Customer Service/ Greeter, Organizer, Cleaner, Cashier (with background check), and Visual Display. We offer flexible time slots Monday - Friday 10 AM - 9 PM and Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM.

Arlington Heights, IL

Read to Learn Adult Literacy/Volunteer Program: Volunteer tutors work one-to-one with adults to improve basic reading and writing skills. Classes meet for 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. All volunteers must attend training. Our next training session is scheduled for August 21st or 22nd, 2020 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Forest View Educational Center. Volunteer tutors must have a high school diploma or a GED and be at least age 18. An orientation will be provided.

Arlington Heights, IL

Home Delivered Meal drivers are in HIGH needed on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (approx) to bring meals to home-bound seniors. Mileage reimbursement is available. Drivers will arrive at the senior center at 9:30 on your scheduled day to deliver the meals in a timely fashion. If client does not answer door, you will report to Nutrition Coordinator so that there can be a follow up to ensure that the client is OK. Home Delivered Meals and other senior meal delivery programs provide millions of meals to seniors throughout the United States each year. Through such programs, seniors who could not or would not otherwise eat properly are provided with services that help live a healthy and enjoyable life. A volunteer must be at least 21 years of age, have a vehicle in proper working order, clear driving record, proof of vehicle insurance, pleasant personality and excellent customer service. Must be able to lift 15-20 lbs and be capable of walking to and from your vehicle. Commitment is 2-4 hours per week. Orientation and training with existing volunteer is provided.

Bartlett, IL

As we start to re-open our Sparrow's Nest Thrift Stores and Community Threads, we will need volunteers to help with sorting and organizing donation items. 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

Approximately half of all Center for Enriched Living (CEL) members live in residential agencies. Many of these members have limited interaction with family members on a regular basis, and with the Coronavirus that has been compounded. We want to continue to engage with our members even though our building is closed. To do so, we’re returning to the lost art of letter-writing. If you would like to participate, you can send a letter, picture, card to a member and let them know that you’re thinking of them during this time. Express Interest below for more details.

Do you have a “talent” you would like to share virtually with our members? Maybe you play an instrument or teach yoga or dance-we would love to have you be our special guest in one or more of our virtual programs, which run from morning until early evening, 7 days a week. Express Interest below for details.