Needs From: Serve Illinois

Volunteer: Volunteers Needed on our Farms

We have multiple volunteer opportunities for people to get involved with us at Urban Growers Collective! Majority of these opportunities take place at our South Chicago farm (9001 S. Mackinaw Ave) and are instrumental in making sure we can grow food for our communities. Additional information for each and registration can be found on our Eventbrite here. 

1. Each Saturday, we host an afternoon tour and volunteer shift from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. People can join this tour of our 7-acre South Chicago farm to hear more about our organization's mission and history and learn about our opportunities for communal engagement! For those who have already attended a tour and afternoon slot, they can join us for morning volunteer hours as well which start at 10 AM!

2. For those who are looking for hours during the week, please join our Harvest team! As a Harvest volunteer, you will help to get a variety of blooming crops out of the ground and processed, so they're ready to end up on someone's plate. Harvest volunteers also receive a free bundle of crops of their choosing each time they head out from their shift. Right now, shifts are limited to Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, but will eventually expand to include Saturdays. 

Before signing up for a shift, harvest volunteers are required to take a Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling workshop. Our next workshop is on June 27th and you can sign up here.  If you're interested in joining please email outreach@urbangrowerscollective.org to get the fee waived for registration. 

3. We also have weekly volunteer opportunities at our MLK Garden of Healing and Resilience (6031 S. King Drive) and our Roosevelt Youth Square Farm (1421 W Washburne Ave). Both take place on Thursday afternoons, and the work will prioritize maintaining the garden space's food and beauty for community members to enjoy. 

I hope to see you out at one of our farms soon! If you have any questions, please reach out to outreach@urbangrowerscollective.org.

Agency: Urban Growers Collective

We have multiple volunteer opportunities for people to get involved with us at Urban Growers Collective! Majority of these opportunities take place at our South Chicago farm (9001 S. Mackinaw Ave) and are instrumental in making sure we can grow food for our communities. Additional information for each and registration can be found on our Eventbrite here. 

1. Each Saturday, we host an afternoon tour and volunteer shift from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. People can join this tour of our 7-acre South Chicago farm to hear more about our organization's mission and history and learn about our opportunities for communal engagement! For those who have already attended a tour and afternoon slot, they can join us for morning volunteer hours as well which start at 10 AM!

2. For those who are looking for hours during the week, please join our Harvest team! As a Harvest volunteer, you will help to get a variety of blooming crops out of the ground and processed, so they're ready to end up on someone's plate. Harvest volunteers also receive a free bundle of crops of their choosing each time they head out from their shift. Right now, shifts are limited to Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, but will eventually expand to include Saturdays. 

Before signing up for a shift, harvest volunteers are required to take a Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling workshop. Our next workshop is on June 27th and you can sign up here.  If you're interested in joining please email outreach@urbangrowerscollective.org to get the fee waived for registration. 

3. We also have weekly volunteer opportunities at our MLK Garden of Healing and Resilience (6031 S. King Drive) and our Roosevelt Youth Square Farm (1421 W Washburne Ave). Both take place on Thursday afternoons, and the work will prioritize maintaining the garden space's food and beauty for community members to enjoy. 

I hope to see you out at one of our farms soon! If you have any questions, please reach out to outreach@urbangrowerscollective.org.

Agency: Urban Growers Collective

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60617

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: A Calming Presence at the End of Life, Become a 11th Hour Vigil Volunteer

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families — just by being there at the end of life.   

 
11th-Hour (Vigil) Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying and be familiar with the dying process. Most importantly, 11th-Hour Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hours shifts.  

 
VITAS Volunteer patient care orientation, and the 11th Hour Training is provided free of charge to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible. 

For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families — just by being there at the end of life.   

 
11th-Hour (Vigil) Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying and be familiar with the dying process. Most importantly, 11th-Hour Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hours shifts.  

 
VITAS Volunteer patient care orientation, and the 11th Hour Training is provided free of charge to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible. 

For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 3, 2026 through Sep 3, 2026

Zip Code: 61354

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: A Calming Presence at the End of Life, Become a 11th Hour Vigil Volunteer, Princeton IL

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families — just by being there at the end of life.   

 
11th-Hour (Vigil) Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying and be familiar with the dying process. Most importantly, 11th-Hour Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hours shifts.  

 
VITAS Volunteer patient care orientation, and the 11th Hour Training is provided free of charge to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible. 

For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for kind and caring people to help terminally ill patients and their families — just by being there at the end of life.   

 
11th-Hour (Vigil) Volunteers should be comfortable around death and dying and be familiar with the dying process. Most importantly, 11th-Hour Volunteers must be able to meet the unique needs of the patient and family by offering a calming presence. We are especially looking for volunteers who would be available at short notice to provide 2-4 hours shifts.  

 
VITAS Volunteer patient care orientation, and the 11th Hour Training is provided free of charge to help you learn the skills required to be an outstanding hospice volunteer. Time and dates are ongoing and flexible. 

For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer.

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Sep 3, 2026

Zip Code: 61356

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: A Memory Bear Stitched Creates a Forever Friend for a Hospice Loved-One (Ottawa, IL)

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for volunteers who love to sew and want to share their skills with hospice patients and families. 

A Memory Bear, sewn by a volunteer with compassion and love, is a forever friend who can ease a hurting heart after the death of a VITAS hospice patient. 

Sewn from a patient’s favorite pair of jeans, sports jersey, dress, work uniform, or shirt, a Memory Bear can evoke the closeness of a loved one, bring a smile to someone in distress, or offer a sense of security to a child who feels alone after the loss of a parent or sibling. 

This is a great opportunity for you to give back to your community, use your creative skills, and strengthen your resume. By volunteering, you can make the biggest difference in another’s life.  
 
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services or to apply, visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer. 

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for volunteers who love to sew and want to share their skills with hospice patients and families. 

A Memory Bear, sewn by a volunteer with compassion and love, is a forever friend who can ease a hurting heart after the death of a VITAS hospice patient. 

Sewn from a patient’s favorite pair of jeans, sports jersey, dress, work uniform, or shirt, a Memory Bear can evoke the closeness of a loved one, bring a smile to someone in distress, or offer a sense of security to a child who feels alone after the loss of a parent or sibling. 

This is a great opportunity for you to give back to your community, use your creative skills, and strengthen your resume. By volunteering, you can make the biggest difference in another’s life.  
 
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services or to apply, visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer. 

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Sep 3, 2026

Zip Code: 61350

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Bring Music into the Life of a Hospice Patient (Princeton, IL)

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for musical volunteers who are able to play musical instruments and/or sing for hospice patients living at home, in the hospital or in long term care facilities.  

Sometimes what a hospice patient needs most is a way to express feelings without talking. By playing or singing their favorite song or hymns, VITAS music volunteers help patients and families reconnect with feelings and memories that can bring about a sense of peace and happiness.   

 


VITAS provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The volunteer provides the talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s time and location.  
 
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer. 

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

VITAS Healthcare® is looking for musical volunteers who are able to play musical instruments and/or sing for hospice patients living at home, in the hospital or in long term care facilities.  

Sometimes what a hospice patient needs most is a way to express feelings without talking. By playing or singing their favorite song or hymns, VITAS music volunteers help patients and families reconnect with feelings and memories that can bring about a sense of peace and happiness.   

 


VITAS provides training on how to work with people at the end of life. The volunteer provides the talent, compassion and time. Assignments are made according to the volunteer’s time and location.  
 
For more information about VITAS Volunteer Services visit: https://www.vitas.com/volunteer. 

Agency: VITAS Healthcare - Central Illinois & Illinois Valley

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Sep 3, 2026

Zip Code: 61356

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Litter Cleanup at Yankee Woods

Join us for a litter cleanup and trail walk at Yankee Woods. It is sure to be a warm sunny day to be out in the forest. Register at https://givepul.se/xr4iaj

Agency: Forest Preserves of Cook County

Join us for a litter cleanup and trail walk at Yankee Woods. It is sure to be a warm sunny day to be out in the forest. Register at https://givepul.se/xr4iaj

Agency: Forest Preserves of Cook County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 18, 2026

Zip Code: 60477

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Litter Cleanup at Whistler Woods

Come join us for a morning of tidying up Whistler Woods.  In addition to cleaning up litter, we will also be collecting seed. Register at https://givepul.se/xr4iaj

Agency: Forest Preserves of Cook County

Come join us for a morning of tidying up Whistler Woods.  In addition to cleaning up litter, we will also be collecting seed. Register at https://givepul.se/xr4iaj

Agency: Forest Preserves of Cook County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 29, 2026

Zip Code: 60827

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Green City Market - Saturday Markets

Volunteers check-in at the info booth and are assigned a role by our Volunteer Manager

We are an all weather market, please dress for the weather


Role Descriptions:

- Culinary Connections Parking is a crucial resource to support the connection between
local chefs and local farms at Lincoln Park. Culinary Connections Parking volunteers
welcome chefs to the market and monitor priority parking on the north side of Lincoln
Park. This is a role within Market Ambassadors that utilizes technology.
- Club Sprouts encourages young people to learn about locally produced, sustainable foods.
Volunteers facilitate this learning by leading activities and tastings for kids at the market.
- Farm to Market Field Trips welcome CPS classes to the market to connect students with
their food. Volunteers help facilitate the Farm to Market Field Trip program by assisting
with setup, including field trip supplies and tastings. Once the students arrive, volunteers
follow the field trip and support them by answering questions and distributing tastings.
- Food access volunteers assist with the aggregation and weighing of food from Green City
Market vendors. Volunteers help our community partners pick up these donations to be
distributed throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area.
- Market Ambassadors assist with general market operations and are the main points of
contact for Green City Market customers. Volunteers welcome shoppers, answer questions,
and maintain a customer count. Volunteers will assist with market setup and breakdown
including composting needs.

Agency: Green City Market

Volunteers check-in at the info booth and are assigned a role by our Volunteer Manager

We are an all weather market, please dress for the weather


Role Descriptions:

- Culinary Connections Parking is a crucial resource to support the connection between
local chefs and local farms at Lincoln Park. Culinary Connections Parking volunteers
welcome chefs to the market and monitor priority parking on the north side of Lincoln
Park. This is a role within Market Ambassadors that utilizes technology.
- Club Sprouts encourages young people to learn about locally produced, sustainable foods.
Volunteers facilitate this learning by leading activities and tastings for kids at the market.
- Farm to Market Field Trips welcome CPS classes to the market to connect students with
their food. Volunteers help facilitate the Farm to Market Field Trip program by assisting
with setup, including field trip supplies and tastings. Once the students arrive, volunteers
follow the field trip and support them by answering questions and distributing tastings.
- Food access volunteers assist with the aggregation and weighing of food from Green City
Market vendors. Volunteers help our community partners pick up these donations to be
distributed throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area.
- Market Ambassadors assist with general market operations and are the main points of
contact for Green City Market customers. Volunteers welcome shoppers, answer questions,
and maintain a customer count. Volunteers will assist with market setup and breakdown
including composting needs.

Agency: Green City Market

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60614

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Green City Market - Wednesday Markets

Volunteers check-in at the info booth and are assigned a role by our Volunteer Manager

We are an all weather market, please dress for the weather


Role Descriptions:

- Culinary Connections Parking is a crucial resource to support the connection between
local chefs and local farms at Lincoln Park. Culinary Connections Parking volunteers
welcome chefs to the market and monitor priority parking on the north side of Lincoln
Park. This is a role within Market Ambassadors that utilizes technology.
- Club Sprouts encourages young people to learn about locally produced, sustainable foods.
Volunteers facilitate this learning by leading activities and tastings for kids at the market.
- Farm to Market Field Trips welcome CPS classes to the market to connect students with
their food. Volunteers help facilitate the Farm to Market Field Trip program by assisting
with setup, including field trip supplies and tastings. Once the students arrive, volunteers
follow the field trip and support them by answering questions and distributing tastings.
- Food access volunteers assist with the aggregation and weighing of food from Green City
Market vendors. Volunteers help our community partners pick up these donations to be
distributed throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area.
- Market Ambassadors assist with general market operations and are the main points of
contact for Green City Market customers. Volunteers welcome shoppers, answer questions,
and maintain a customer count. Volunteers will assist with market setup and breakdown
including composting needs.

Agency: Green City Market

Volunteers check-in at the info booth and are assigned a role by our Volunteer Manager

We are an all weather market, please dress for the weather


Role Descriptions:

- Culinary Connections Parking is a crucial resource to support the connection between
local chefs and local farms at Lincoln Park. Culinary Connections Parking volunteers
welcome chefs to the market and monitor priority parking on the north side of Lincoln
Park. This is a role within Market Ambassadors that utilizes technology.
- Club Sprouts encourages young people to learn about locally produced, sustainable foods.
Volunteers facilitate this learning by leading activities and tastings for kids at the market.
- Farm to Market Field Trips welcome CPS classes to the market to connect students with
their food. Volunteers help facilitate the Farm to Market Field Trip program by assisting
with setup, including field trip supplies and tastings. Once the students arrive, volunteers
follow the field trip and support them by answering questions and distributing tastings.
- Food access volunteers assist with the aggregation and weighing of food from Green City
Market vendors. Volunteers help our community partners pick up these donations to be
distributed throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area.
- Market Ambassadors assist with general market operations and are the main points of
contact for Green City Market customers. Volunteers welcome shoppers, answer questions,
and maintain a customer count. Volunteers will assist with market setup and breakdown
including composting needs.

Agency: Green City Market

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60614

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Macomb Farmers Market SNAP assistant/Information Booth

Help to set up and run a SNAP distribution point at the Macomb Farmers Market.  You will also be running an information booth where people can turn in lost and found items, have access to a first aid kit, answer questions, etc.

Agency: The Macomb Farmers Market

Help to set up and run a SNAP distribution point at the Macomb Farmers Market.  You will also be running an information booth where people can turn in lost and found items, have access to a first aid kit, answer questions, etc.

Agency: The Macomb Farmers Market

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 61455

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Food Pantry Volunteer

Sample Duties: sorting donations, stocking shelves, checking in guests, etc.

Basic Requirement:A passion for helping our neighbors.

You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 13 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in. Your community needs you!

Agency: The Outreach House

Sample Duties: sorting donations, stocking shelves, checking in guests, etc.

Basic Requirement:A passion for helping our neighbors.

You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 13 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in. Your community needs you!

Agency: The Outreach House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60148

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: First Things First Volunteer

Sample duties: Sort children's clothing and accessories, provide diapers/wipes/formula to eligible guests

Basic Requirement: A passion for helping our neighbors.

You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 13 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in. Your community needs you!

Agency: The Outreach House

Sample duties: Sort children's clothing and accessories, provide diapers/wipes/formula to eligible guests

Basic Requirement: A passion for helping our neighbors.

You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 13 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in. Your community needs you!

Agency: The Outreach House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60148

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Clothing Closet Volunteer

Sample duties: Sort clothing donations, hang clothing, manage guest needs in Clothing Closet

Basic Requirement:A passion for helping our neighbors.

You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 13 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in. Your community needs you!

Agency: The Outreach House

Sample duties: Sort clothing donations, hang clothing, manage guest needs in Clothing Closet

Basic Requirement:A passion for helping our neighbors.

You can contribute regardless of your physical abilities, skills, and whether you have a lot of time or only a little.

We welcome young people to volunteer but please note that children must be at least aged 13 (unless part of an organized community group) and individuals 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Come visit during our service hours to see how we operate and where you might best fit in. Your community needs you!

Agency: The Outreach House

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60148

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: QUED-UP Community Ambassador

QUED-UP Community Ambassador

QUED-Up is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underserved students gain access to careers in cybersecurity, animation, gaming, and technology through workforce development, mentorship, certifications, and hands-on education programs. QUED-UP works with schools and organizations throughout Chicago, including Chicago Public Schools, and has donated nearly 1,000 computers and technology devices to students and families in need.

As a QUED-UP Community Ambassador, volunteers will help support our fundraising campaign focused on sponsoring 2,400 students into cybersecurity training and career pathways while also supporting our animation and creative technology programs. This role is focused on outreach, fundraising support, community engagement, and helping create life-changing opportunities for students.

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity that can primarily be completed remotely from home using a phone, computer, email, and social media. Volunteers are not required to report to a physical office location and can complete most activities virtually based on their schedule. Remote and virtual volunteer opportunities are increasingly recognized as valuable ways to expand community service participation and outreach efforts.

Volunteers will complete weekly outreach and fundraising goals as part of their 20 volunteer hours per week. Training, scripts, outreach materials, mentorship, and ongoing support will be provided by the QUED-UP team. Programs with structured volunteer goals and community engagement activities are considered a best practice for successful volunteer programs.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Sharing QUED-UP fundraising campaigns online
Reaching out to friends, family, and community members
Helping connect with local businesses and sponsors
Sharing student success stories and impact updates
Promoting cybersecurity and animation education programs
Assisting with community outreach and awareness campaigns
Helping recruit supporters, volunteers, and partners
Supporting fundraising and sponsorship initiatives
Sample Weekly Goals (20 Hours Per Week)
Contact 25 people through text, email, social media, or phone outreach
Share 3 QUED-UP social media posts weekly
Reach out to 5 local businesses or community organizations
Help generate at least 2 donation or sponsorship conversations
Recruit 1 additional volunteer, supporter, or community contact
Attend 1 virtual team check-in or outreach meeting
Support at least 1 fundraising or awareness activity each week

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in community outreach, fundraising, education, technology, cybersecurity, animation, gaming, leadership, and workforce development. Volunteers will gain real-world experience in communication, networking, nonprofit outreach, leadership, and community engagement while helping students access opportunities that can change their future.

Agency: QUED UP

QUED-UP Community Ambassador

QUED-Up is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underserved students gain access to careers in cybersecurity, animation, gaming, and technology through workforce development, mentorship, certifications, and hands-on education programs. QUED-UP works with schools and organizations throughout Chicago, including Chicago Public Schools, and has donated nearly 1,000 computers and technology devices to students and families in need.

As a QUED-UP Community Ambassador, volunteers will help support our fundraising campaign focused on sponsoring 2,400 students into cybersecurity training and career pathways while also supporting our animation and creative technology programs. This role is focused on outreach, fundraising support, community engagement, and helping create life-changing opportunities for students.

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity that can primarily be completed remotely from home using a phone, computer, email, and social media. Volunteers are not required to report to a physical office location and can complete most activities virtually based on their schedule. Remote and virtual volunteer opportunities are increasingly recognized as valuable ways to expand community service participation and outreach efforts.

Volunteers will complete weekly outreach and fundraising goals as part of their 20 volunteer hours per week. Training, scripts, outreach materials, mentorship, and ongoing support will be provided by the QUED-UP team. Programs with structured volunteer goals and community engagement activities are considered a best practice for successful volunteer programs.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Sharing QUED-UP fundraising campaigns online
Reaching out to friends, family, and community members
Helping connect with local businesses and sponsors
Sharing student success stories and impact updates
Promoting cybersecurity and animation education programs
Assisting with community outreach and awareness campaigns
Helping recruit supporters, volunteers, and partners
Supporting fundraising and sponsorship initiatives
Sample Weekly Goals (20 Hours Per Week)
Contact 25 people through text, email, social media, or phone outreach
Share 3 QUED-UP social media posts weekly
Reach out to 5 local businesses or community organizations
Help generate at least 2 donation or sponsorship conversations
Recruit 1 additional volunteer, supporter, or community contact
Attend 1 virtual team check-in or outreach meeting
Support at least 1 fundraising or awareness activity each week

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in community outreach, fundraising, education, technology, cybersecurity, animation, gaming, leadership, and workforce development. Volunteers will gain real-world experience in communication, networking, nonprofit outreach, leadership, and community engagement while helping students access opportunities that can change their future.

Agency: QUED UP

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 1, 2027

Zip Code: 60008

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Pantry Worker

Able to lift 50lbs. 

Agency: Madison County Catholic Charities

Able to lift 50lbs. 

Agency: Madison County Catholic Charities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 62002-5511

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Green City Market — Tuesday Volunteer


Green City Market — Tuesday Volunteer


Love food? Care about your community? Green City Market is looking for volunteers to help make Chicago’s premier farmers market run, making fresh, local food more accessible to everyone.


Volunteers support a range of roles depending on the day:

Office support — organizational tasks that keep operations humming behind the scenesMarket prep — day-before setup and logisticsMarket operations — day-of support at Lincoln Park and West Loop locationsSNAP/food access support (select shifts) — helping connect shoppers with food assistance resources

No experience necessary — just enthusiasm and a love for good food and good people.


Agency: Green City Market


Green City Market — Tuesday Volunteer


Love food? Care about your community? Green City Market is looking for volunteers to help make Chicago’s premier farmers market run, making fresh, local food more accessible to everyone.


Volunteers support a range of roles depending on the day:

Office support — organizational tasks that keep operations humming behind the scenesMarket prep — day-before setup and logisticsMarket operations — day-of support at Lincoln Park and West Loop locationsSNAP/food access support (select shifts) — helping connect shoppers with food assistance resources

No experience necessary — just enthusiasm and a love for good food and good people.


Agency: Green City Market

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60618

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Buildings and Ground Assistant

Building and Grounds Assistant Duties Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of buildings, grounds, and common areas Assist with basic building maintenance and minor repairs Set up and take down rooms, tables, chairs, and equipment for events and services

Agency: Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

Building and Grounds Assistant Duties Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of buildings, grounds, and common areas Assist with basic building maintenance and minor repairs Set up and take down rooms, tables, chairs, and equipment for events and services

Agency: Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 62204

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Friendly Letter Writer

SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE: WRITE A LETTER TO A SENIOR CITIZEN

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

WHAT YOU'LL DO Write friendly, personal letters addressed to a “Friend” Share a little about your life, a story, or a hobby—keep it light and conversational Mail your completed letters to a senior care facility or program from our list of active requests That’s it! Most seniors aren’t able to reply, so think of this as a one-time act of kindness

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

WHAT TO EXPECT Flexible: Write any time, from anywhere Meaningful: Every letter is read, appreciated, and cherished Independent: We don’t have an office or phone—just an amazing online volunteer community Structured: Follow our step-by-step process to match your letters with active requests Low Cost: Volunteers provide postage, envelopes, and writing materials Student service hours: Available through our student program. Register to work one-on-one with a Community Service Liaison as you write NEXT STEPS

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

→ Individual → Student → Group → Educator QUESTIONS?

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Your words will make all the difference. Join us today and help spread joy... one letter at a time!

Want to know what others are writing?

Agency: Letters Against Isolation

SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE: WRITE A LETTER TO A SENIOR CITIZEN

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

WHAT YOU'LL DO Write friendly, personal letters addressed to a “Friend” Share a little about your life, a story, or a hobby—keep it light and conversational Mail your completed letters to a senior care facility or program from our list of active requests That’s it! Most seniors aren’t able to reply, so think of this as a one-time act of kindness

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

WHAT TO EXPECT Flexible: Write any time, from anywhere Meaningful: Every letter is read, appreciated, and cherished Independent: We don’t have an office or phone—just an amazing online volunteer community Structured: Follow our step-by-step process to match your letters with active requests Low Cost: Volunteers provide postage, envelopes, and writing materials Student service hours: Available through our student program. Register to work one-on-one with a Community Service Liaison as you write NEXT STEPS

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

→ Individual → Student → Group → Educator QUESTIONS?

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Your words will make all the difference. Join us today and help spread joy... one letter at a time!

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Agency: Letters Against Isolation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: It Takes A Village Farm Harvest Workday

Learn how to harvest different veggies and help us complete our weekly harvest to go to food pantries, CSA members, farm-to-clinic and farm-to-school programs, and our farmstand market!

Agency: Just Roots

Learn how to harvest different veggies and help us complete our weekly harvest to go to food pantries, CSA members, farm-to-clinic and farm-to-school programs, and our farmstand market!

Agency: Just Roots

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60411

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Saint James Farm Volunteer Workday

Come help the farm with a variety of outdoor tasks: these may include planting, weeding, soil preparation, or plant care! No experience is required.

Agency: Just Roots

Come help the farm with a variety of outdoor tasks: these may include planting, weeding, soil preparation, or plant care! No experience is required.

Agency: Just Roots

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60616

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Saint James Farm Harvest Workday

Learn how to harvest different veggies and help us complete our weekly harvest to go to food pantries, CSA members, farm-to-clinic and farm-to-school programs, and our farmstand market!

Agency: Just Roots

Learn how to harvest different veggies and help us complete our weekly harvest to go to food pantries, CSA members, farm-to-clinic and farm-to-school programs, and our farmstand market!

Agency: Just Roots

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60616

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: It Takes A Village Farm Volunteer Workday

Come help the farm with a variety of outdoor tasks: these may include planting, weeding, soil preparation, or plant care! No experience is required.

Agency: Just Roots

Come help the farm with a variety of outdoor tasks: these may include planting, weeding, soil preparation, or plant care! No experience is required.

Agency: Just Roots

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60411

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Volunteering at FarmWorks

We are in need of volunteers to help us on our farm. Tasks include: weeding, planting, harvesting, processing produce, building grow beds, setting up irrigation, and more! If you'd like to learn more about growing food in an urban setting, this opportunity is for you!


Agency: Chicago FarmWorks - Heartland Human Care Services

We are in need of volunteers to help us on our farm. Tasks include: weeding, planting, harvesting, processing produce, building grow beds, setting up irrigation, and more! If you'd like to learn more about growing food in an urban setting, this opportunity is for you!


Agency: Chicago FarmWorks - Heartland Human Care Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 60612

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Podcast Volunteer-Show Runner

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our platform, onboarding, and ongoing support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support customer success, education, and service delivery while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras. (All volunteer roles come with training)

Role Summary
Owns the podcast as a performance channel—ensuring each episode produces booked demos per episode targets, publishing the weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) memo, and running kill/scale decisions based on results. Aligned to company “Answer Engine Optimization approach.”

 

Key Responsibilities

Own the booked demos per episode target and weekly pacing Run weekly kill/scale decisions on formats, hooks, and distribution patterns Publish a weekly KPI memo (what shipped, what worked, what changes next week) Maintain the episode “definition of done” (CTA moments, clips plan, compliance check)

Weekly Deliverables

KPI memo + next-week priorities Episode brief (guest goal, demo CTA timing, clip plan) Kill/scale log (what continues vs stops)

Success Metrics

Booked demos attributable to episode + clips On-time episode + clip shipping rate Measurable improvement in conversion and retention week-over-week

Best Fit Organizer/operator who is comfortable making decisions from data and enforcing ship deadlines.

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our platform, onboarding, and ongoing support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support customer success, education, and service delivery while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras. (All volunteer roles come with training)

Role Summary
Owns the podcast as a performance channel—ensuring each episode produces booked demos per episode targets, publishing the weekly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) memo, and running kill/scale decisions based on results. Aligned to company “Answer Engine Optimization approach.”

 

Key Responsibilities

Own the booked demos per episode target and weekly pacing Run weekly kill/scale decisions on formats, hooks, and distribution patterns Publish a weekly KPI memo (what shipped, what worked, what changes next week) Maintain the episode “definition of done” (CTA moments, clips plan, compliance check)

Weekly Deliverables

KPI memo + next-week priorities Episode brief (guest goal, demo CTA timing, clip plan) Kill/scale log (what continues vs stops)

Success Metrics

Booked demos attributable to episode + clips On-time episode + clip shipping rate Measurable improvement in conversion and retention week-over-week

Best Fit Organizer/operator who is comfortable making decisions from data and enforcing ship deadlines.

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Podcast Volunteer-Editors (Hook + CTA Clip Engine)

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our platform, onboarding, and ongoing support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support customer success, education, and service delivery while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras. (All volunteer roles come with training)

Role Summary
Turns episodes into short clips engineered for action: first 3‑second hook, one clear CTA, and versions for cold vs warm audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Produce short clips optimized for retention and clarity Ensure every clip has: A strong first 3 seconds hook One CTA (“Book a 15‑min demo”) and nothing else Create “cold” versions (more context) vs “warm” versions (faster CTA) Deliver consistent formatting for TikTok/IG/Shorts/LinkedIn where needed.

Weekly Deliverables

Clip pack per episode (agreed number) Cold vs warm versions Caption/overlay suggestions aligned to hooks (optional)

Success Metrics

On-time clip delivery Improved watch time / completion rates (trend line) Click-through / demo booking assist from clips

Best Fit Fast editor who understands pacing, hooks, and conversion storytelling.

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our platform, onboarding, and ongoing support.

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support customer success, education, and service delivery while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras. (All volunteer roles come with training)

Role Summary
Turns episodes into short clips engineered for action: first 3‑second hook, one clear CTA, and versions for cold vs warm audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Produce short clips optimized for retention and clarity Ensure every clip has: A strong first 3 seconds hook One CTA (“Book a 15‑min demo”) and nothing else Create “cold” versions (more context) vs “warm” versions (faster CTA) Deliver consistent formatting for TikTok/IG/Shorts/LinkedIn where needed.

Weekly Deliverables

Clip pack per episode (agreed number) Cold vs warm versions Caption/overlay suggestions aligned to hooks (optional)

Success Metrics

On-time clip delivery Improved watch time / completion rates (trend line) Click-through / demo booking assist from clips

Best Fit Fast editor who understands pacing, hooks, and conversion storytelling.

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Social Community Volunteer

At Bisi Blvd Global NFP, our mission is to empower the community and community support organizations through sustainable business development and honest accountability. We believe in creating lasting change that enhances the quality of life with a global impact.

The Bisi Blvd Global Volunteer Program exists to support non-profit organizations across the city of Chicago and across the state of Illinois in back office, on site, and event activities.

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Role Summary
Manages comments/DMs at speed, tags leads, and uses the “Book a 15‑min demo” response template to convert engagement into booked calls.

Key Responsibilities

Reply within 1 hour to comments/DMs during defined coverage windows Use approved response templates (warm, direct, non-spammy) Tag and route leads into the tracking system for follow-up Escalate high-value inquires immediately

Weekly Deliverables

Response coverage report (hours covered + response times) Lead tag log (who engaged, what they asked, next action) Template improvement suggestions based on real objections

Success Metrics

Response time compliance Qualified leads tagged and routed Conversion assist to booked demos

Best Fit Fast communicator with excellent tone control and professionalism.

Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

At Bisi Blvd Global NFP, our mission is to empower the community and community support organizations through sustainable business development and honest accountability. We believe in creating lasting change that enhances the quality of life with a global impact.

The Bisi Blvd Global Volunteer Program exists to support non-profit organizations across the city of Chicago and across the state of Illinois in back office, on site, and event activities.

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Role Summary
Manages comments/DMs at speed, tags leads, and uses the “Book a 15‑min demo” response template to convert engagement into booked calls.

Key Responsibilities

Reply within 1 hour to comments/DMs during defined coverage windows Use approved response templates (warm, direct, non-spammy) Tag and route leads into the tracking system for follow-up Escalate high-value inquires immediately

Weekly Deliverables

Response coverage report (hours covered + response times) Lead tag log (who engaged, what they asked, next action) Template improvement suggestions based on real objections

Success Metrics

Response time compliance Qualified leads tagged and routed Conversion assist to booked demos

Best Fit Fast communicator with excellent tone control and professionalism.

Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Customer Success Volunteer

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• Research media outlets and ad opportunities
• Track placements and engagement
• Capture and organize photos/videos
You may not:
• Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval
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The Bisi Blvd Global Volunteer Program exists to support non-profit organizations across the city of Chicago and across the state of Illinois in back office, on site, and event activities.

 
Customer Success Volunteer
Supports client engagment with agency onboarding, basic event support inquiries, documentation of event attendees.

You may:

Assist with responding to customer inquiries via email, chat, or during live events.Help document customer questions, feedback, and recurring issues Assist with preparing and administering organization events Escalate issues to the appropriate internal teams You may not:

Make account, financial, compliance, or policy decisions independently Access or modify client records without authorization Provide guarantees, promises, or interpretations related to organizations activities Represent yourself as an employee or speak on behalf of the company without approval


Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

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• Research media outlets and ad opportunities
• Track placements and engagement
• Capture and organize photos/videos
You may not:
• Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval
Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our brand, content, and support. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } At Bisi Blvd Global NFP, our mission is to empower the community and community support organizations through sustainable business development and honest accountability. We believe in creating lasting change that enhances the quality of life with a global impact.

The Bisi Blvd Global Volunteer Program exists to support non-profit organizations across the city of Chicago and across the state of Illinois in back office, on site, and event activities.

 
Customer Success Volunteer
Supports client engagment with agency onboarding, basic event support inquiries, documentation of event attendees.

You may:

Assist with responding to customer inquiries via email, chat, or during live events.Help document customer questions, feedback, and recurring issues Assist with preparing and administering organization events Escalate issues to the appropriate internal teams You may not:

Make account, financial, compliance, or policy decisions independently Access or modify client records without authorization Provide guarantees, promises, or interpretations related to organizations activities Represent yourself as an employee or speak on behalf of the company without approval


Agency: Bisi Blvd Global NFP

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Media Management Volunteer

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our brand, content, and support.

 

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support media growth, visual storytelling, and customer success while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras.

 

Media Management Volunteer
Supports media research, documentation, ad tracking, photography/video capture, and press inquiry logging.

You may:

Research media outlets and ad opportunities Track placements and engagement Capture and organize photos/videos Engage with company social media content across multiple platforms

You may not:

Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Bisi Books delivers financial literacy, software tools, and support services that help entrepreneurs make smarter decisions and sustain their businesses. Volunteers play a direct role in how users experience our brand, content, and support.

 

The Bisi Books Volunteer Program exists to support media growth, visual storytelling, and customer success while creating a clear pathway into paid associate roles. Volunteers are treated as contributors, not extras.

 

Media Management Volunteer
Supports media research, documentation, ad tracking, photography/video capture, and press inquiry logging.

You may:

Research media outlets and ad opportunities Track placements and engagement Capture and organize photos/videos Engage with company social media content across multiple platforms

You may not:

Commit to ad buys or speak on behalf of the company without approval

Agency: Lanona Eltira Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60642

Allow Groups: Yes