COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Organization/Website Contact Info Description A Adult Activity Center/St. Charles 630-513-6200 Contact Meghan Papke for opportunities. Park District AID (Association for Individual 630-966-4000 Call Kathy for opportunities. Development) Alzheimer’s Association, Great 800-272-3900 Complete an online application to Illinois Chapter volunteer. American Cancer Society, Fox 630-879-9009 Volunteers needed for community Valley Region activities. American Red Cross, Fox River 630-443-8844, ext. 6 Training for disaster aid and other Chapter opportunities. Anderson Animal Shelter 847-697-2880, ext. 51 Fundraising, events, dog walking, adoptions, cat socialization, etc. Autism Society of Illinois 630-691-1270 Opportunities are available to volunteers at our Lombard location. C Cadence Health – Delnor 630-208-4264 Gift shop, greeters, clerical support, Hospital flower and mail delivery, surgery and ER waiting room, volunteer office, Hi-Hat resale, LivingWell, Delnor Glen, and more. Campton Township Open Space 630-387-1016 Natural areas restoration, gardening, Program historic building restoration education and others. Campton United Soccer Club 630-377-9292 Administration work Candi Bone Stroke Club 847-931-4355 Transportation for members to and from meetings, special outings and events. CASA (Court Appointed Special 630-232-4484 Volunteers are trained as Court Advocates) Kane County Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children. Chicago Wilderness 312-580-2135 Volunteer at information booths Community Contacts, Inc. 847-697-8800 Clerical and filing Community Crisis Center 847-742-4088, ext. A variety of direct and indirect volunteer 152 positions and work to match the skills and interests of the volunteer with the needs of the agency and our clients. Compassionate Friends – Fox 630-990-0010 Valley Chapter The Conservation Foundation 630-428-4500, ext. Site maintenance, native vegetation 117 management, education programs, office work, special events and more.

D Downtown St. Charles 630-443-3967 Join a committee, help at an event, Partnership volunteer on a project DuPage County - Giving DuPage 630-407-6458 A guide to volunteer opportunities in DuPage County. E Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox 630-261-6240 Read a story, sing a song, play a game, Valley Region rock a baby, pitch in on special events, give a hand with grounds or building maintenance. Ecker Center for Mental Health 847-695-0484, ext. Clerical office work, mailings, fundraising 1914 events and cleaning projects. Elderday Center Volunteer opportunities year-round, including serving meals, playing games, art and crafts, music, demonstrator, office assistant. Elgin Genealogical Society email Help index newspapers, church records Elgin Symphony Orchestra 847-888-4000 Usher at concerts; joining the Elgin Symphony League Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities email Volunteer opportunities are available, including Swedish Days help and service club assistance. F Family Counseling Service 630-844-2662 Mentoring (Big Brothers/Big Sisters), friends & neighbors older adult visiting program. Farnsworth Mansion Foundation 630-587-1530 Volunteers needed to assist with events and other tasks. Fermilab Ecological Land 630-840-3303 Twice a year on Saturdays in the fall for Management Committee Dr. Rod Walton prairie work. Forest Preserve District of Kane 630-208-8662 Natural areas management, County Volunteers environmental education, cultural preservation and public safety. Fox River Trolley Museum 847-697-4676 Operators, ticket agents, carpenters, electricians, docents and painters. Fox Valley Community email Day chairs, Fox Valley Community Associates of the Art Institute of Facebook Associates Board, Portfolio Day and Art Chicago Volunteers in the Classroom Fox Valley Dog Training Club 630-575-9663 All positions are done by volunteers; just ask "How can I help"? Fox Valley Garden Club 630-892-7560 Work on the Gardeners’ Sale in May. Fox Valley Troop Support 630-587-3789 Care packages, letters and providing support for families of deployed troops. Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice 630-262-2233, ext. Ambassadors, bakers, clerical, outreach, 219 gardeners, gift delivery, sewing, special events, fundraising, and translators. Fox Valley Wildlife Center 630-365-3800 Day-to-day operations, hand feeding, laundry, dishes, making food Friends of Fabyan 630-232-2378 Volunteers needed for history walk, office/clerical, computer work, fundraising, and programs. Friends of the Fox River 815-356-6605 Fox River watershed monitoring, network, river cleanup. Friends of St. Charles Public 630-584-0076 Fundraising and book sales. Library Friends of TriCity Family Services 630-232-1070 Fulfill agency, client needs, babysitting, office help, holiday adopt a family, plan/execute events. G Garfield Farm and Inn Museum 630-584-8485 Tour guides, animal care, natural area restorations, clerical and gardening. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois 630-897-1565 Leaders, chaperone for field trips, making phone calls, assist with meetings, and other needs. H Habitat for Humanity of 847-836-1432 Construction and committee volunteers. Northern Fox Valley HAVE (Home Assistance 630-375-7227 Help by informing those in need of these Volunteer Effort) services, donate money, help with repairs. HELP (Homes for Endangered 877-364-2286 Foster homes, delivery drivers, screen and Lost Pets) adoption callers, PetSmart cat adoption counselors, fundraising and event assistance. Hooved Animal Humane Society 815-337-5563 Cleaning stalls and pastures, some grooming, weeding and raking, stuffing envelopes, working events. K Kane County Audubon 630-377-1444 Bird counts and special activities Kane County Democrats 630-513-1588 Phone calls, walking, mailings for the candidates for office. Kane County Genealogical email Process family history research and Society inquiries. Kane/Kendall Learning 630-554-9409 Enhance outcomes for students with Disabilities Association learning disabilities. Kane County Republicans 630-443-3600 Phone calls, walking, mailings for the candidates for office. Kids & Kritters (Anderson 847-697-2880, ext. 51 Call shelter for information sheets on Animal Shelter) volunteering. L Lazarus House 630-587-2144 Volunteers needed at the shelter, in the office, Learning Lab or at an event. League of Women Voters email Advocacy on local/state issue, event planning, fundraising and website maintenance. Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley 630-584-2811 Help adults read, write and speak English more effectively. M Master Gardeners, University of 630-584-6166 Educational activities throughout the Illinois Extension (Kane County) county. Midwest Greyhound Adoption, 630-466-2044 Care of greyhounds in kennels, Inc. environment, public speaking at meet and greets, sewing and marketing. Mutual Ground 630-897-0084 Support for victims at hospital ERs, assorted tasks at the shelter, assistance with youth programs, administration projects and fundraising. N National Alliance on Mental 630-896-6264 Clerical help and promote membership Illness (Kane County) Natural Land Institute 815-964-6666 Stewardship work days, setup displays and distribute information at events. Nature Conservancy 866- 876-5463 Various volunteer opportunities helping the environment. O Open Door Clinic 847-695-1093 Elgin Fundraising, special events, graphic artist, 630-264-1819 Aurora website assistance, programmer. Organ Transplant Support 630-527-8640 Various jobs, call for details. P Pottawatomie Garden Club of email Beautifying downtown St. Charles, Arbor St. Charles Day tree & shrub sale, biennial Garden Walk, outreach. R Rainbows 847-952-1770 Trained as an adult facilitator for a small group of children, leading activities, games, discussion. Renz Addiction Counseling email Computer and office work, marketing Center and fundraising, custodial and maintenance, gardening. Riverwoods 630-584-2222 Meal delivery, childcare, provide transportation, assistance to families in need S Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Food pantry, after school programs, Thanksgiving and Christmas gift distribution and bell ringing programs. SciTech Hands of Museum 630-859-3434 Science Educators, Gift Shop Attendants, ext. 218 Visitor Services, Exhibit Repairs, IT Support SCORE (Service Corps of Retired 630-375-6026 This is a volunteer organization, retired Executives) business people needed to counsel business people. Senior Services Association, Inc. 630-897-4035 Transportation, office work, fundraising 690-897-6901 (fax) and outreach Sierra Club, Valley of the Fox Fundraising, committees, etc. Group Special Olympics Illinois- 309-888-2551 Numerous volunteer events Northeastern Area Spina Bifida Association of 773-444-0305 ext. 10 Office, public relations, marketing, IT, Illinois fundraising, special events St. Charles Convention and 800-777-4373 Assist at Scarecrow Festival Visitors Bureau St. Charles Heritage Center 630-584-6967 Various volunteer opportunities St. Charles Mothers’ Club email Philanthropic activities and community outreach events St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club email Internal club staffing for revenue & club projects St. Charles Public Library 630-584-0076 To serve on foundation committees Foundation St. Patrick’s Prime Timers 630-443-4132 Very light chores, clean up, making and serving coffee Suicide Prevention Services 630-482-9696 Volunteers to answer hotline calls T Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and 630-375-7111 Working shifts at our semi-annual resale. Triplets Club TriCity Family Services 630-232-1070 Join the Friends of TriCity Family Services Tri City Health Partnership Free 630-377-9277 Spanish interpreters, printers, graphic Medical Clinic designers, computer support, secretarial, business consultants, landscapers, marketing, fundraisers Tri-City Unemployment Group 630-631-1871 Various volunteer positions available U United Way of Central Kane 630-377-1930 Serve on Board of Directors, committees, County provide office support, work with businesses Z Zonta Club, St. Charles-Geneva- 847-931-2292 Assistance in raising funds for women Batavia and girls scholarships and service agencies.

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