Each month, The Volunteer Center will feature a select group of volunteering opportunities. Look here to find special events, urgent needs, and the featured volunteer opportunities.
SUMMER CAMPS
The benefits are endless. Summer Day Camp for special needs children provides fun while helping campers retain skills, including socialization, increased motor skills. Activities include sports, fun craft activities, games, etc. from June 11 - August 8. Camps are located throughout the Northwest Suburbs. Volunteers must be 14 years & older. A50 #379903
POKER RUN
You are the key to our success. Support those with disabilities helping them to live independently. Join the "Poker Run", 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008 starting point at Jesse Oaks Restaurant in Gages Lake. Assist with registration, game tables, hospitality, etc. Volunteer must be 18 years & older. A79 #38130
SUPPORT THE MEN & WOMEN WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY
Help brighten lives and support the men and women who so courageously serve us and our country at Department of Defense blood drives. These young people are donating blood to meet the needs of Chicagoland patients while in training at Great Lakes Naval Base. Responsibilities include: welcoming donors to the blood drive and managing the refreshment area as well as other duties. Volunteers must be 18 years & older. A42 #254978
MEALS ON WHEELS
Wheeling Township is in need of volunteer drivers during the noon hours to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins and the disabled. Times needed are on weekdays from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Volunteer must be 18 years & older. A89 # 38204
Elk Grove & Schaumburg Townships need Meals-on-Wheels drivers during the noon hours to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins and the disabled. Weekdays for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Volunteers must be 21 years and older. A39 #38202
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics Golf Qualifier is looking for volunteers to caddy, scorekeeping, hospitality/lunch and committee on Monday, July 28 from 9am-3pm to be held at the Palatine Hills Golf Course. Volunteers must be 14 years & older. A50 #37896
"Spare" a little time & "strike" up some fun with special needs adults at their annual adult bowling tournament. 7:30-3:30pm, Saturday August 9 in Elk Grove. Volunteers needed to assist on monitoring lanes, shoes, etc. Volunteer must be 14 years & older. 3 Shifts Available. A50 #74886
