Category	City	Opportunity Title	Description	ID#
Alzheimers  Related Disorders	Arlington Heights	Special Activities Assistant in the Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Department	Assist with special activities and tea parties in the Alzheimer's & Related Disorders department . Help is needed from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Sunday. Volunteers must be 13 years and older.	37725
Alzheimers  Related Disorders	Arlington Heights	Nursing Home Assistance	Variety of opportunities to assist local home: bingo caller, reading/working with Alzheimer's patients, one-on-one visits- taking residents out for walks, help with craft classes, games & cards plus much more.  Volunteers must be 16 years & older.	37775
Alzheimers  Related Disorders	Palatine	Adult Day Care Assistant	The Caring Hearts Adult Day program is looking for a patient, compassionate, and friendly person to work with clients with mild to moderate memory loss in a social group setting.  Assistant will help with arts & crafts, games, lunchtime and interact with clients.  This opportunity is a lot of fun!!  A center staff member is always with the volunteer during sessions.  Group meets 11 am - 3 pm, Monday through Friday.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37705
Alzheimers  Related Disorders	Wheeling	Memory Lane Visitor	Provide assistance to Memory Care Coordinator by interacting with residents in early stages of dementia.  1. Engage residents in conversation.   2. Take residents for walks.   3. Play games with residents.  4. Read the newspaper or periodicals to residents.  5. Host snack time.  6. Assist staff on outings with residents.  7. Bring residents to other parts of campus to visit friends.  Volunteer must be 15 years & older.	37724
Animals	Arlington Heights	Therapy Dog Volunteer	Riley, Hunter, & Harley, be a volunteer with your master! We are looking for a certified, trained therapy dog to visit with developmentally disabled adults, Monday or Thursdays between 10 - 2pm, 1 to 2 hours.  Volunteer must be 25 years & older.	38404
Blood Drive and Related	Arlington Heights	Blood Drive Assistance	Help with one-day blood drives that are  held at area businesses or schools. Greet and register donors, serve refreshments, help the staff watch for adverse reactions, etc. This is a great opportunity for small groups or individuals. Volunteers must be age 18 years & older.	266318
Blood Drive and Related	Glenview	Do a Good Deed and Help With One Day Blood Drives!	Help with one-day blood drives that are  held at area places of business or schools.You will be greeting and registering donors, serving refreshments, helping the staff watch for adverse reactions, etc. This is a great opportunity for small groups or individuals 18 years and older.	38365
Blood Drive and Related	Glenview	Brighten Lives Of Area Patients By Caring For Donors At Community Blood Drives	Help us brighten lives for area patients by providing a positive, rewarding experience for donors at community blood drives that are held at businesses and community groups.  Responsibilities include: welcoming donors to the blood drive and managing the refreshment area as well as other duties.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	254979
Blood Drive and Related	Glenview	Life…It’s In You!  Creating Connections…Saving Lives	We need your help to assist donors who are eager to help patients in need of a Bone Marrow Transplant.      Each month we conduct donor drives….some coordinated on behalf of individual patients. You can help  harness and direct the outpouring of concern and goodwill that these situations inspire by assisting at National Bone Marrow events right in your own community and throughout Chicagoland.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	256741
Blood Drive and Related	Great Lakes	Department Of Defense Mobile Blood Drive Volunteer	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.	254978
Blood Drive and Related	Tinley Park	Blood Drive Host	Help at up-coming Heartland blood drives with registration or  refreshments. Visit our web-site for dates and locations near you.  Volunteers age 55 and over.	45674
Board of Directors	Arlington Heights	Board Member	For an agency that provides community outreach programs.  Expertise in marketing/public relations, human resources or fundraising.  Meetings are held quarterly, Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:3 p.m.  Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	57600
Board of Directors	Palatine	Board of Directors	For human service organization serving children & adults who are developmentally disabled. Expertise in; fundraising, human resources, public relations, marketing, legal areas, strategic planning or management skills. 3rd Wednesday, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Volunteers must be 21 years & older.	37973
Board of Directors	Palatine	Board Member	Bring your expertise in marketing, finance, technology or fundraising to the Board of Directors at the Palatine Township Senior Center.  We are looking for motivated people to energize our team and bring fresh ideas to the table. The Board coordinates several projects throughout the year, including our annual Caring Hearts Gala.  Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., plus 4 hours per month for specific committee work. Volunteer must be 21 years old and older.	38213
Bulk Mailers	Arlington Heights	Bulk Mailing Volunteer	Be on a call list for bulk mailing projects for a child welfare agency on an occasional basis.Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38283
Bulk Mailers	Arlington Heights	Bulk Mail Helpers	Helpers needed on an occasional basis at various agencies, be on a call list and we check your availability when the need arises. Volunteer must be 14 years & older.	39693
Bulk Mailers	Arlington Hts	Bulk Mailers	Assist with bulk mailing on an as needed basis.	265312
Bulk Mailers	Des Plaines	Bulk Mailing	Assist with quarterly bulk mailings, adhere labels and stuff envelopes for outgoing mail. Mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 noon or when finished.  Will provide allowance for transportation.  Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	86098
Bulk Mailers	Hoffman Estates	Newsletter Mailing for the Disabled	Township Disabled Services department in need of assistance with newsletter mailing every other month from noon - 3 p.m., days vary.  Ages 16 & over	37708
Bulk Mailers	Hoffman Estates	Newsletter Mailer	Help to advocate for organization serving children with Downs Syndrome, by helping with their monthly newsletter mailing.  Join a group of volunteers for a few hours once a month.	274971
Bulk Mailers	Park Ridge	Bulk Mailers	Assist with bi-monthly mailing of newsletter including folding, labeling and sealing for area Social Service Center.  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	45368
Bulk Mailers	Rolling Meadows	Help with Special Mailings	Help organize & stuff mailers for organization that provides church homes for orphans and widows in third world countries.  10 hours per month 1 - 5 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday, 8 - 5 p.m. on Friday.  Be involved with new projects and share ideas.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37844
Bulk Mailers	Rolling Meadows	Assembling mailers	Ongoing project of assembling mailers for organizations the provide support to siblings of children with cancer.  Assemble welcome kits, fold tee shirts and bandanas, trophy mailings etc.  Volunteers must be 12 years & older.	71798
Cancer Societies	Arlington Heights	Assemble Support Kits	Ongoing project of assembling mailers for an agency that provides support to siblings of children with cancer.  Assemble welcome kits, fold tee shirts and bandanas, trophy mailings etc. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6 - 9 p.m. Small groups welcome. Volunteers must be 12 years & older.	266326
Cancer Societies	Arlington Hts	Transportation - Cancer Societies	Help transport cancer patients to treatment for their Road to Recovery Program. Volunteers are called on an "as needed" basis. Great opportunity for retirees, stay at home moms and dads or part-timers. Ages 21 & over	37928
Cancer Societies	Palatine	Cancer Resource Center Assistants	Cancer Resource Center needs volunteers to catalog new and returning books on a as needed basis.  Volunteer must be 17 years & older.	38153
Cancer Societies	Palatine	Media assistant	A media assistant is needed to clip and organize newspaper, magazine articles or ads for or about a cancer resource center. This project can be done at the office or your home.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38419
Child Care	Arlington Heights	Child Care	Pre-school/Day Care programs are in need of  volunteers to assist children in the classroom with reading, games and all types of activities. The center is open from  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 noon or 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Volunteers must be a High School Graduate.	37734
Child Care	Arlington Heights	Special Needs Child Care / Family Respite	Spend 4-hours weekly providing care and support to a family who has  young children with special needs  (age birth-4) and their siblings,  Training is provided, which includes CPR/First Aid certification, and  individualized training to meet the child 's and family's specific needs.  Volunteers will be matched with a family. Volunteers must be 19 years & over and we request a six month commitment .	37807
Child Care	Arlington Heights	ChildCare for Special Needs Children	Engage in activities with special needs children and their siblings while their parents attend a program/networking group the 1st Friday of the month from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.  Volunteers must be 14 years & older.	253406
Child Care	Crystal Lake	Book Buddies	Share your love of reading with a child & help increase their exposure to literacy outside the school by being a "Book Buddy" with children in transitional homes in Crystal Lake & McHenry, Thursday evenings for one hour and must commit for 3 months.  Volunteer must be 14 years & older.	73693
Child Care	Des Plaines	Child Care	Do you have experience in caring for children, have patience & love? Assist with childcare while parents attend special programs. 9 - 11 a.m., Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays. Training provided.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38180
Child Care	Palatine	Childcare	Are you that special person that loves children? Assist with child care for our parent classes for 2 1/2 hours weekly in the evening for 7 weeks at a time. Commit to once a week for the 7 weeks. Volunteer must be 16 years and older.	38159
Child Care	Palatine	Childcare Volunteers	Provide childcare services at Safe House or Transitional Housing Program while moms attend support groups, counseling sessions or other appointments. Interact with children by joining them in their activities such as helping with homework, making crafts, playing in the playground area or enjoy a meal with them.	45650
Child Care	Prospect Heights	Bus Monitors	Bus monitors for Headstart children.  Monitors will check student I.D., ride buses, and assist with getting children on and off. Shift is 11:30-1:00.  Volunteer must be 55 years & older.	37927
Child Care	Prospect Heights	Preschool Activity Assistant	Early child care program for infants to age five needs classroom assistants.  T. B. Test and health form necessary.  Volunteers age 55 and over.	73752
Child Care	Prospect Heights	Kitchen Aid	Help prepare food, deliver to classroom, clean and sanitize area of this Head Start Program.  T. B.Test and health form necessary. Volunteers age 55 and over.	73753
Child Care	Rolling Meadows	Educational Lesson Planner	Plan and implement a structured program with activities, games, crafts, and educational lessons for children.  Materials and training provided.  Must have an Associate or Bachelor Degree.  Bi-lingual a plus.  Volunteers age 55 and over	45604
Childrens Activities	Arlington Heights	Children's Therapy Program	Assist with infant/children therapy program and/or siblings sitting, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 2:30 p.m, weekdays for Clearbrook in Arlington Heights. Spanish is helpful but not necessary. Volunteer must be 18 years and older.	73624
Childrens Activities	Glenview	Artist Mentor	Mentor artists, of all ages, in unique, engaging process art activities by helping them uncover the world their imaginations create.  Having the opportunity to mentor an individual, who may be discovering art for the first time, will be a warm and rewarding experience that one would not soon forget. Volunteer must be 15 years & older.	279033
Childrens Activities	Glenview	Educator Aide	Assist and instruct children ages 2-8 in workshops and special activities.  For over 23 years, Kohl Children’s Museum has been on the forefront of early childhood education, which is the time when the brain constructs most of the connections that set the patterns for a child’s future learning.  Become an important part of a child’s learning.     For more information on the Museum visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org  Volunteer must be 15 years & older.	279034
Childrens Activities	Glenview	Interactive Explorer	Become one of the friendly faces on the Museum floor that help enhance guests’ experiences through interaction and service.  Kohl Children’s Museum houses 17 hands-on exhibits that support the importance of learning through interactive play.  Dominick’s Supermarket, PotBelly Sandwich Works, Discovery Maze, and Water Works are just a few of these hands-on exhibits.  Volunteer must be 15 & over.   For more information on the exhibits visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org	279035
Childrens Activities	Glenview	Museum Greeter	With over 350,000 individuals that visit Kohl Children’s Museum annually, become one of the friendly faces greeting them upon arrival.  Invite families into our hands-on, interactive Museum with a warm welcome, guidance, and information of daily activities.  Be rewarded when children leave the Museum with appreciation for an experience that will forever be remembered.  Volunteer must be 15 years & older.  For more information on the Museum visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org	279036
Childrens Activities	Glenview	Kiddie Train Conductor	Hop on board with Kohl Children’s Museum’s opening of the new traveling exhibit of “Let’s Play Railway” by becoming a Kiddie Train Conductor.  You will assist children of all ages as they load and unload from the Kiddie Express.  Be rewarded as children’s faces light up as the train pulls out of the station to set off on its journey.  “All Aboard!” Hurry before this train leaves the station.	279037
Childrens Activities	Northbrook	Intergenerational Volunteer	Rock or feed babies, play games, read stories, or enrich the teacher's planned activities at this child care and early learning center for infants to age 6.  Volunteers age 55 and over.	45829
Childrens Activities	Palatine	Holiday party help	Bakers for holiday party on Dec. 6th from 10 - 11:30 a.m. or 12 - 1:30 p.m. or 2 - 3:30p.m. , in Palatine, for counseling center serving pregnant women and needy families.	38217
Childrens Activities	Palatine	Holiday Party Face Painters	Calling all artists! Face painter needed for children's party on Dec. 15th, 10 - 11:30 a.m. or 12 - 1:30 p.m. or 2 - 3:30p.m., in Arlington Heights, for counseling center serving pregnant women and needy families.  Please bring your own painting supplies for the party.	38250
Childrens Activities	Park Ridge	Children's Day Care Helpers	Have fun playing with kids and helping in a classroom! We are looking for a fun and caring person who enjoys playing with children. Our children range from 6 weeks old through kindergarten age. A perfect candidate will be creative and self-directed. The following skills are strongly desired: arts and crafts, drama, music, story-telling etc.    Volunteers perform all activities under a supervision of a day care teacher.     Our daycare centers are located in Des Plaines, Wilmette and O'Hare and are part of  the Advocate Health Care system.  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	251563
Childrens Activities	Rolling Meadows	Assist at Winter Break Camp with Special Needs Children	Chase away the winter break blues and join the fun at Winter Day Camps events from 9:30 - 3 :30 p.m., Monday & Tuesday, December 22 & 23 and on January 2, in Bartlett, Elk Grove, Wheeling, & Palatine. Help with one or more days.  Activities include cool crafts, swimming, gym activities, socializing and an outing.  Volunteers must be 14 years & older.	38214
Childrens Activities	Schaumburg Illinois	Early Childhood Center Assistant	Children would enjoy your time in their play circle activities, or help prepare their food trays.  Light office clerical help is also needed. Volunteer must be 55 years & older.	76232
Citizenship Program	Arlington Heights	Teacher assistants	Teacher assistants for citizenship classes are needed to help students do mock interviews, prepare students for history & government questions, and answer questions verbally on application at interview. Commit once a week for 11 weeks, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 7 - 9:30 pm & Saturday 9 - 11:30 am.  Location is in Arlington Heights.  Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	38479
Citizenship Program	Chicago	Bilingual Citizenship Tutor	Help an elderly immigrant prepare for the citizenship expam on U.S. history and government practice for an in-person interview with an immigration officer through a 15-week one-on-one tutorial.  Tutors must be bilingual Russian/English, Polish/English, Spanish/English. Background check necessary. Ages 55 & older.	96652
Citizenship Program	Chicago	Practice Interviewer	Conduct detailed interviews with immigrants who have already been scheduled for their citizenship interviews.  Provide feedback for improvement and help build client's self-confidence.  Meet at public places throughout NW suburbs. Volunteer must be 55 years & older.	96653
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Clerical	Help with phones, filing, data entry and basic computer.  Must be comfortable making cold calls and interviewing prospective clients for volunteering at not for profit organizations. Flexible weekday schedule. Ages 18 & older.	36871
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Office Support	Office help needed for clerical work, data entry, bulk mailings, filing, and to sort/organize press clippings and photographs for agency serving special needs adults and children. The office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Volunteer must be 16 years and older.	37751
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Office Support	You can make a difference in the lives of others in hospice care without direct patient contact. Help with mailings, filing & word processing, assist with daily phone calls to patients and families and make packets.  Weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Training will be provided.	37856
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Volunteer Office Administrators	Volunteer Office Administrators are needed to assist with calls, walk-in customers, deliveries, assist staff with special events, projects, etc for the local Red Cross office.  Two 4-hour shifts available several times a week.  Ages 18 & over	37904
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Data entry, mailings, filing	Mailings, data entry and general organizational office skills  - is this your calling?  We are an agency that provides services to people of all ages with developmental disabilities.   Volunteers must be 16 years & over.	38284
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Telephone Reception Volunteer	On going telephone/reception position for an organization that serves area seniors. Available times are Monday afternoons from 12:30-4:30.   Must have good phone and clerical skills.  Training will be provided.  Age 21 & older.	38285
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Clerical/Office Help	Compassionate and understanding persons for a weekly position for an organization that has a senior clientele.  Flexible, 4 hours per week.  Training provided.  Background check required.  Volunteers must be 25 years & older.	40122
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Outreach Volunteer	Develop list of possible revenue sources in north and northwest Cook County.  Create files, make contacts and gather information on these organizations. Review existing mailing lists to update information. Volunteers age 18 and over.	73747
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Heights	Clerical - filing, special projects	Assist community mental health center with your general office skills. Weekdays from 8:30 am - 5 pm, must be able to type, file and have good communication skills & data entry. Will train. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	104007
Clerical - Office Help	Arlington Hts	Clerical	Assist with a variety of tasks in our Arlington Heights office for the American Cancer Society: labeling, folding, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls, data entry/collection, and other mission-related tasks. Our office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteer needed one day a week for 2 - 3 hours, flexible schedule. Volunter must be 18 & over	37865
Clerical - Office Help	Barrington	Office Support	Provide office support including typing, data input, filing, collating, assisting with mailings and reception work. This can be an occasional or continuous commitment, this is a weekday need only from 8:30 a.m. -  5 p.m.  Volunteers must be 16 yrs. & older.	38347
Clerical - Office Help	Barrington	Office Administration Volunteer	Provide clerical support, file, input data, complete mailings, assemble informational packets, and just about anything else that needs to be done.  Orientation and confidentiality releases are required.	264302
Clerical - Office Help	Bensenville	Clerical Assistant	Assist administrative staff in a large nursing facility with office work including mailings, data entry, and phones. Volunteers age 55 and over.	37747
Clerical - Office Help	Deerfield	Clerical/Office Help	Administration assistance for office supporting families and children affected by Muscular Dystrophy.  Volunteers would be assisting with filing, preparing mailing packets and bulk mailing.  Volunteers 55 and over.	73779
Clerical - Office Help	Des Plaines	Adminstrative Support	Local social services agency in need of volunteer with the following qualifications: typing & phone skills, ability to take direction & follow through, proof records of donation reports & prepare monthly reports for agency. Flexible schedule.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	37739
Clerical - Office Help	Des Plaines	Office Assistant	Tired of Bingo? Like to talk on the phone or file reports in an office environment? Help provide office support by answering phones & doing  light typing for area social services agency.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	38350
Clerical - Office Help	Des Plaines	Office Assistant	Assist elementary school district office with community mailings, occasional filing, typing, and phone calls.  Help is needed one to two days a week for approximately 3 hours each day. Volunteers age 55 and over.	38387
Clerical - Office Help	DesPlaines	Office Help	Help in a elementary school office to update student records,  and various other clerical tasks.  School day and hours available.   Assignments begin in each Fall. Volunteer must be 55 and over.	73489
Clerical - Office Help	Elk Grove Village	Clerical Assistants	We are seeking volunteers to assist with calls for quotes, call and follow up with clients and families, file, computer work, mailings, etc. Volunteers must be 16 years and older.	96926
Clerical - Office Help	Evanston	Administrative Support	Provide assistance with administrative projects, answer phones, data entry, photocopying, mailings, and technical support for an Evanston outreach youth organization. Volunteers age 55 and over.	37821
Clerical - Office Help	Evanston	Copier	Help social benefits office with work-load by photocopying large volumes of files.  Volunteers age 55 and over.	38408
Clerical - Office Help	Evanston	Receptionist / Front Desk Assistant	Answer telephone, greet clients, assist with completion of intake forms, data input, filing.	278797
Clerical - Office Help	Glenview	Office Support for Blood Services Office	A filing clerk is needed to file invoices for Life Source Blood Services office in Glenview. Our office is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. We will work with your schedule. Volunteers must be 16 years and older.	37841
Clerical - Office Help	Itasca	Office Support	Provide light administrative office support to area Junior Achievement office during normal office hours, 8:30 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Assist with copying, stuffing envelopes, entering information in Excel, etc. Volunteers must be 16 years and older.	38443
Clerical - Office Help	Lisle	General Office Assistance	MADD local office in Lisle needs assistance is stuffing envelopes or preparing for special mailings, updating and organizing information  & making phone calls.  Spend 1 hour a week or more if desired , weekdays from 9:30 - 2:30.  Some of the work may be done at your home.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	264232
Clerical - Office Help	Lisle	Office Assistance	Local MADD office in Lisle needs help to prepare materials for the public by affixing local informational labels and organizing them in the storage area so that they will be ready for the next event for fair. The time will vary according to the material needing to be assembled, usually about 1 - 3 hours on a as needed basis.  Individuals, teams and families are welcome. Work can be taken home and returned when completed. Office hours are weekdays, 9:30 - 2:30. Volunteers must be 12 years & older.	264235
Clerical - Office Help	Lombard	Administrative Asssistants	Assist with a variety of office assignments to benefit area hospice care office in Lombard. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, 2 - 4 hours per week. Willing to work with your schedule.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38352
Clerical - Office Help	Mount Prospect	Clerical & Phone Support	Provide office or phone support for an organization that aids low income and homeless individuals and families, flexible hours and days.  Volunteers must be 16 years & older.	38348
Clerical - Office Help	Palatine	Clerical Assistance	Remember how much you liked to play administrative assistant? Youth & Family Services agency is in need of a office clerical assistant. Assist with filing, copying, possible basic word processing and proof reading.  Commit to 2 - 4 hours a week, but hours may vary.  Volunteers must be 18 & older.	38277
Clerical - Office Help	Palatine	Intake coordinator (Bilingual very welcomed)	Intake coordinator needed for organization that supports women facing issues related to  pregnancy and early childhood challenges. Flexible weekly or by monthly hours; four hour shifts. Training offered one time a year only. Orientation and training provided, dates and times TBA. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	38314
Clerical - Office Help	Park Ridge	Clerical Work	Hospice organization seeks help with clerical & organizational skills. Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm., flexible hours. Training provided. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37740
Clerical - Office Help	Prospect Heights	Office clerical	Back office clerical help, no computer work.  Help monitor opening of mail, photocopy, stamp envelopes.  Volunteers age 55 and over.	38444
Clerical - Office Help	Rolling Meadows	Clerical assistance	Provide support to staff for agency serving developmentally disabled adults. Duties include answering phones, filing, copying, mailing, newsletter preparation, legislative activities & computer work.  Office hours from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., weekdays.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37828
Clerical - Office Help	Rolling Meadows	Newsletter Writer	Share your time and talent to write a newsletter for an organization that provides funding and homes for orphans and widows in third world countries. Good writing skills and computer graphics knowledge a must. Flexible schedule.  Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	37845
Clerical - Office Help	Rolling Meadows	Office Support	Do you have a few hours during the day to assist with filing and organizing paperwork for an organization serving developmentally disabled adults and children in Rolling Meadows. You must commit to 1or 2 days a week for 2 to 4 hours between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteer must be 21 years and older.	57779
Clerical - Office Help	Rolling Meadows	Office duties	People with a heart who are willing to alphabetize and file information for an agency that provides support to siblings of children with cancer.  Volunteer must be 14 years & older.	71799
Clerical - Office Help	Rolling Meadows	Clerical Office Assistance	Special Olympics office is in the need of clerical help for filing, computer work and putting packets together. Hours are weekdays 8:30am-3pm.  This is an on going project.  Individual or groups welcome.   Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	262972
Clerical - Office Help	Wheeling	Clerical Volunteer / Health Care Center	Clerical Support for Life Enrichment department. 1. Record resident activity attendance. 2. Type flyers for activities using Microsoft Word. 3. Decorate and assemble monthly activity calendars for bulletin boards. 4. File, copy, and Shred documents. 5. Organize Life Enrichment supplies.  Volunteer must be 15 years & older.	67386
Clerical - Office Help	Wheeling	Clerical Volunteer / Residential	Clerical support of Life Enrichment department. 1. Type flyers.  2. Typing of monthly activity calendar. 3. Input monthly calendar information into kiosk. 4. Photocopy and file documents.  5. Type monthly Life Enrichment newsletter. 6. Research for educational games. Volunteer must be 15 years & older.	67388
Computer - Data Entry	Arlington Heights	Help with keeping our data updated	The Volunteer Center (the largest in Illinois) is looking for  hard working volunteers  to help us maintain our database.  This requires good keyboarding skills and familiarity with computers and the web.     Other duties may include answering the phone and helping around the office.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older	98190
Computer - Data Entry	Arlington Heights	Web Development and Upkeep	The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (the largest in Suburban Illinois) is looking for hard working volunteers to help us maintain our Web Site.     This could be a off-site (virtual) volunteer opportunity    This requires familiarity with the Web, HTML, CSS, FTP and  Dreamweaver etc.     A good eye for graphics design helps as well!	99156
Computer - Data Entry	Des Plaines	Data Entry Assistance	Local social service agency needs assistance with data entry and office filing. Must be computer literate and have general clerical skills. Flexible schedule, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Training provided.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	37968
Computer - Data Entry	Des Plaines	Teach Basic Computer Classes	We need computer literate volunteers to teach basic computer classes to individuals.  Volunteers must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish). Prepare your own lesson plans for the classes.  Class of 12 will be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.  Computer aides also needed.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	71807
Computer - Data Entry	Mount Prospect	Data Entry	Data Entry operator needed 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., weekdays. Commitment of 4 hours per week. Must be detail oriented, computer literacy helpful. Must be able to work independently, accuracy is extremely important and have a minimum of high school diploma. Volunteers must be 18 years & older.	37698
Computer - Data Entry	Mount Prospect	Computer Wizard	Do you enjoy working with computers? Area youth organization is looking for someone to help maintain their website and fix/update computers that are used at their tutoring center for children's after school program. Flexible times.  Volunteers must be 21 years & older.	38438
Computer - Data Entry	Mount Prospect	Webmaster	Do you enjoy working with computers? Social service agency is looking for someone to help maintain their website on a regular basis. You must be experienced and have the ability to access and update pertinent information. Volunteer must be 21 years and older.	72820
Computer - Data Entry	Palatine	Computer Assistance	Computer assistance needed for agency that supports the homeless.  Must have expert knowledge of Access & Excel. Flexible weekdays hours, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	79647
Computer - Data Entry	Rolling Meadows	Data entry (knowledge of Access program needed)	Data entry using Access program. Volunteer needs to commit to specific times/hours. Times would be worked out with the volunteer and administrator.   Office hours: Monday through Thursday 9 am. - 5 pm.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	38435
Computer - Data Entry	Rolling Meadows	Data Entry	Computer literate people with Excel and/or Access to enter data and assist w/ scanning of information of a agency that provides support to siblings of children with cancer.  Volunteer must be 14 years & older.	71800
Computer - Data Entry	Wheeling	Teach Seniors Computer/Net Program	Calling the Geek Patrol! We need computer literate volunteers to teach in the Senior Net Computer Program 2 hours 1 day per week. Basic, Word, Works, Windows, Excel, Internet & Email, album or Data Base. Also needed are computer assistants.  Volunteer must be 21 years & older.	38440
Conservation - Nature Centers	Arlington Heights	Conservation	Help the restoration team collect seeds or remove non-native invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees. 9 - 4, Weds & Thurs & Sats. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent..	266328
Conservation - Nature Centers	Arlington Heights	Conservation - Environmental	Assist with conservation work on the 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m, except in December.  Workers will prune, clear & thin brush from wooded areas, grounds clean up & planting projects.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	266351
Conservation - Nature Centers	Glenview	Help the restoration team work on the land	Help the restoration team collect seeds or remove non-native invasive plants to make way for native wildflowers,  grasses and trees. Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	71779
Conservation - Nature Centers	Itasca	Restoration Stewardship Volunteer	Assist with the restoration of the native savannah, marsh and riparian woodland at an area nature center. Volunteers age 55 and over.	45831
Conservation - Nature Centers	Itasca	Docents	Serve nature center visitors and public groups to maintain high quality of education and promote raptor conservation.  Docents assist with the raptors, at special events, with environmental education programs, and as a front desk assistant. Volunteer must be 55 years & older.	45840
Conservation - Nature Centers	Northbrook	Gardener	Love to plant and see things grow?  Like to nurture? Put your skills to use one day a week to assist 6 to 8 individuals with developmental disabilities with indoor/outdoor gardening activities. 10 a.m. - 12 noon or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesdays or Thursdays.  Volunteer must be 25 years & older.	38405
Conservation - Nature Centers	Schaumburg	Historical Farm Guide	Be a part of history, volunteer at an 1880's historic farm in Schaumburg.  Greet visitors, take part in farm cores & interpret historic farming activities & lifestyles. Commitment is 7 hours per month till October. Training provided.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37872
Conservation - Nature Centers	Schaumburg	Historical Docent	Join "Sunday's at the Cabin" & volunteer to demonstrate hearth cooking, conduct a simple craft project for children, or serve beverages. Time commitment is 2 hours one Sunday a month between the hours of 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.. Training provided.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	37965
Conservation - Nature Centers	Schaumburg	Conservation Trail Maintenance	Help with trail maintenance, seed collecting, planting projects, grounds clean-up or weed removal, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4th Saturday of the month, in Schaumburg area.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38116
Conservation - Nature Centers	Schaumburg	Conservation & Environmental	Assist with conservation work on the 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m, except in December.  Workers will prune, clear & thin brush from wooded areas, grounds clean up & planting projects.  Volunteer must be 16 years & older.	38368
Disaster Relief	Arlington Heights	DISASTER SERVICES/REC (Response & Emergency Communications)	Join in helping victims of local, state or national disasters!  Become a member of our Disaster Action Team (DAT), a Mass Care worker (Shelter Operations/Feeding/Supplies), Communications team member, or Mental Health (Professional Crisis Personnel). Ages 21 & Over	41622
Disaster Relief	Arlington Heights	Disaster Relief	Instructors needed to give community disaster education presentations to a variety of audiences - youth, elderly, community groups.  Instructors may need to travel around the city, but it is not required. Training required.  Ages 18 & over	45026
Disaster Relief	Palatine	CERT Training	Are you Ready to Respond in a disaster? Community Emergency Response Training Free 20 hour Course, available to Palatine residents(space allows, surrounding Communities) will be starting in January, March and May.  Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	42202
Disaster Relief	Palatine	Medical Reserve Corp	Volunteer health professionals are needed on the Palatine Medical Reserve Corp. Volunteers will be assisting local 1st responders during a disaster and be available resource to help the community with public health needs.  Various committees are available. Volunteer must be 18 years & older.	256281
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Donation Drive	Agency that is a community-based emergency & longer-term care & housing for children, birth - 17 years in need of special drives from their wish list. Baby, safety & health items, storage needs, baby toys, books/video tapes, household items, & clothing.  Groups and Individuals welcome. All ages.	266291
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	School Supply Donation	Area elementary school for children is in need of school supplies and backpacks for needy school children. Backpacks, scissors, erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, red, black & blue pens, book covers, composition books, & compasses. Individuals & groups welcome.  Open to all ages.	266292
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Donate Lunches	Provide lunches for construction workers at work sites on Wednesdays and Saturdays for up to 16 people. Locations will vary. Also lunches needed for volunteers who are working at the Re-Store for 5-6 volunteers in Elgin. Individuals and small groups welcome.  Volunteer must be 18 & over.	266294
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Donation Drive - 3rd World Orphans	Conduct a special drive for organization that provides church homes for orphans & widows in third world countries. Diaper wipes, large beac towels, white bed sheets, gym socks, baby bottles, nipples, underwear, school supplies, coloring books, etc.  Groups welcome. Open to all ages.	266330
Donation Drive	Arlington Heights	Transitional Home Donation Drive	Volunteers are needed to do donation drives for items for a transitional housing and safe house program for homeless women and children.  Items that are needed are paper products, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, infant and toddler products (diapers, baby powder, etc) and non-perishable foods.  Also needed are gift cards to purchase items for the various houses and residents.  Gift cards are needed for grocery stores, gas, transportation, car maintenance establishments, drug stores and discount stores. Open to all ages.	266333
Donation Drive	Palatine	Donations for Newborns Needed	Counseling center for pregnant women and young mothers are in need of diapers, sizes 1 - 5, new baby bottles, powder Simalac with iron advance, baby shampoo, lotion, wipes, gently used clothes 0 to 6x, $10.00 each gift certificates to Jewel & Dominick's.  Open to all ages.	38264
Donation Drive	Palatine	Help collect donations!	Remember how much you liked to play store? Help collect non-perishable food items, including household goods,such as paper goods - paper plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths, plastic silverware, forks, knives & spoons. Plan a clothing and gift certificate drive - items needed are men's and women's underwear, socks, and jeans of all sizes.  Toiletries, toothbrushes and tooth paste, disposable razors and small cans of shaving cream and gift certificates to area fast food restaurants or discount stores. Great opportunity for groups, schools, individuals or community groups. Open to all ages.	38279
Donation Drive	Palatine	Donation Drive	Volunteers are needed to do donation drives for items for a transitional housing and safe house program for homeless women and children.  Items that are needed are paper products, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, infant and toddler products (diapers, baby powder, etc) and non-perishable foods.  Also needed are gift cards to purchase items for the various houses and residents.  Gift cards are needed for grocery stores, gas, transportation, car maintenance establishments, drug stores and discount stores. Open to all ages.	45651
Donation Drive	Palatine	Winter Coat Donation Drive	The cold winter months will be approaching before we know it, a counseling center for pregnant women are in urgent need for coats infants and children sizes thru size 8 for the season later this year.  New or gently used would be appreciated.  Open to all ages.	251159
Drop-In Youth Centers	Hoffman Estates	Youth Drop-in Center Assistant	Teen Center volunteers for drop-in center, Monday - Friday, 6:30  p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Assist staff with supervision, encouragement & support. Flexible schedule, training provided and a commitment of 4 months required. Volunteer must be 17 years & older.	37908